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Investigationsby Heidi SieversAugust 22, 2025

The Role of Forensics in Disaster Victim Identification

Heidi Sievers, of Columbia Southern University, explains disaster victim identification and how scientific work bridges critical gaps when visual recognition, one of the least reliable methods of identification, is rendered impossible by the conditions of the disaster.

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Patrolby StaffAugust 18, 2025

2 Utah Officers Killed, Deputy Wounded at Domestic

The slain officers have been identified as Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada in a statement from the Tremontan-Garland PD.

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Memorial tribute collage for Officer Suzanne O, showing police career highlights
Patrolby StaffAugust 18, 2025

Maui Officer Shot and Killed Responding to Incident at Sugar Mill

Officer Suzanne O and other Maui officers responded. Officer O was fatally shot at the scene.

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Memorial tribute for Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks in police uniform
Patrolby StaffAugust 14, 2025

South Carolina Trooper Dies Days After Being Struck by Vehicle

Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks was in a marked patrol vehicle with blue lights activated around 2 a.m. when the crash occurred.

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Patrolby StaffAugust 13, 2025

Suspect in 2008 Killing of California Deputy Turned Over to Feds by Mexico

LASD Deputy Juan Abel Escalante, 27, was killed outside his parents’ home in Los Angeles on August 2, 2008.

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Law enforcement officer in tan uniform with sheriff's badge, standing before American flag
Patrolby StaffAugust 12, 2025

Washington Sheriff’s Sergeant Fatally Struck by Vehicle

At approximately 7:40 a.m., Sgt. Kenneth Salas was working to clear a large traffic hazard on eastbound I-90 when he was struck.

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Memorial tribute for Sergeant Caleb Eisworth, Baton Rouge Police Department
Special Unitsby StaffAugust 11, 2025

Louisiana Motor Sergeant Dies from Injuries Suffered in June “Intentional” Crash

A motor officer, Sgt. Caleb Eisworth was on his way to participate in a funeral escort when he was struck by another vehicle.

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Commandby StaffAugust 11, 2025

Trump Calls Out National Guard to Address D.C. Crime

The memorandum says D.C. is a Federal city and violent crime “prevents Federal workers from safely performing their duties and prevents Americans from safely accessing their elected officials.”

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Patrolby StaffAugust 8, 2025

Gunman Killed in OIS Outside Texas Police Department

Seven officers fired on a man when he pointed his weapon at officers outside the police department in Temple, Texas, on Thursday night. The man had called 911 to say he wanted to die and yelled at police to kill him before pointing his weapon at officers.

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Patrolby StaffAugust 8, 2025

Georgia Officer Shot by Man in Tractor-Trailer

When officers confronted a domestic violence suspect inside a tractor-trailer parked outside a fitness center in Centerville, Georgia, shots were fired, and a Warner Robins police officer was wounded.

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