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Ohio Officer Praised for Pulling Man from Burning Truck

Law Enforcement Breaks Up Florida Gang’s Check Fraud Ring

At least 20 conspirators are believed to have worked from July 2021 to November 2023 defrauding banks, credit unions and businesses throughout central Florida.

Sanitation Commissioner, NYPD Veteran to Lead New York’s Finest

Jessica Tisch is a 12-year veteran of the NYPD and the current commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation. She was previously the NYPD's technology czar.

Driver Watching Movie on Phone Crashed into 3 Sheriff’s Vehicles in Florida

According to a crash report, the deputies' cars were in the southbound lanes with the emergency lights activated, and flares placed on the roadway to redirect traffic.

Man Drew Weapon on Florida Deputy Before Fatal Shooting

Deputies approached the car and the driver was willing to show his hands but drew a handgun when Deputy Jared Mincemeyer asked him to get out of the car.

Proposed Cuts of Chicago Police Resources Could Violate Consent Decree

State Attorney General Kwame Raoul separately warned the mayor that adopting cuts proposed in his new budget would place Chicago "at significant risk of being held in contempt of court for failing to comply with the consent decree."

Kidnapping Victim Rescued After Suspect Runs into Police Vehicle

The suspect’s car lost control and hit the back of a Woods Cross police car on the Legacy Highway overpass. The car was parked as officers were working to deploy a spike strip.

Video: Suspect Throws Hatchet at Massachusetts Troopers’ Vehicle

A newly sworn trooper from the latest training troop and his veteran training partner were working in their vehicle when a man approached them. State police said they observed the man was carrying a hatchet, knives and a machete.

Chicago Mayor Told Not to Attend Slain Officer’s Funeral

"The family of Officer Enrique Martinez continues to be in my prayers as they prepare to lay him to rest. I heard from the family and am honoring their request and will no longer plan to attend the honors funeral services," the mayor's statement read.

New LAPD Chief Says Crime Statistics Skewed by Unreported Incidents

Chief Jim McDonnell voiced concern about the perception of disorder — and the reality that crimes are going unreported because some believe nothing will be done to investigate.