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Man Charged with Murder of Indiana Deputy

A central Indiana prosecutor has filed formal murder charges against a man in the fatal shooting of Deputy Jacob Pickett during a foot chase last week.

Boone County (IN) Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Pickett with K-9 partner Brick. Pickett was fatally shot during a foot pursuit Friday. (Photo: Boone County SO)

Widow of Slain Texas Trooper Pushing for Tougher "Bond" Laws

Trooper Damon Allen was shot and killed on Thanksgiving Day in Freestone County, TX. Investigators say the trooper's suspected killer was out on bond for assaulting a Smith County, TX, deputy in July. Allen's wife wants to prevent repeat offenders from killing law enforcement officers.

Video: Murder Suspect Who Ambushed NC Officers Had Drugs in System, Autopsy Shows

A homicide suspect who shot and injured a Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC, police officer during an ambush outside CMPD headquarters earlier this year had drugs and alcohol in his system, according to the medical examiner's report.

The autopsy report revealed that Bennett had drugs and alcohol in his system.

Maryland's Highest Court Reinstates Officers' Names to Courts Database

Maryland’s highest court voted unanimously Tuesday to restore police officers’ names to the public online court database, overturning a change made last year that prompted an outcry when it went into effect last week.

Arizona Detectives Provide 'Lifesaving Aid' to Police Sergeant

Glendale Police Chief Rick St. John cited the efforts of detectives David Turley and Jimmy Carlo, who used items from a department-issued trauma kit to treat Livingston's gunshot wound.

Glendale Police Sgt. Robert Livingston. (Photo: Glendale Police Department)

Video: Denver Police Physical Therapist Treats Officers, Saves City Millions

Police officers in Denver have a new way to get healthy if they are injured now that there is a physical therapist on staff. Daniel Jonte treats officers who are hurt both on duty and off duty.

Physical therapist Daniel Jonte treats Denver police officers. He says getting and staying healthy are an important part of an officer's job.

Shootings at Chicago Gang Members' Funerals Getting 'Out of Control,' Police Say

Chicago-area officials trying to prevent funerals for gang members from turning into shootouts say the issue has gotten so far "out of control" that one cemetery has started hiring off-duty police officers.

LAPD Officer Won't Be Charged in Fatal Shooting of Armed Teen

Los Angeles County prosecutors outlined their reasoning in an 11-page memo made public Monday, saying Officer Eden Medina reasonably believed the teenager posed a deadly threat and used "reasonable force" to defend himself and others.

Public Safety Dive Teams Display, Demo JW Fishers Equipment at Association Conference

The Washington County (MN) Water Recovery Unit demonstrated the capabilities of its JW Fishers ROV (remote operated vehicle) to public safety dive agencies at the Midwest Public Safety Divers Association Conference.

The JW Fishers ROV is equipped with sector scanning sonar (SCAN-650), which assists with search operations in low-visibility search operations. (Photo: JW Fishers)

Point Blank Enterprises Offers Covert Surveillance Using Truck Toolboxes

Point Blank Enterprises' new IRIS Covert Toolbox Surveillance System is made to be easily installed in any pickup truck in minutes. Once installed, the system can be started with a single "On" button and fully operated using a mobile phone or laptop from anywhere via Wi-Fi or cellular.

Point Blank Enterprises' new IRIS Covert Toolbox Surveillance System is made to be easily installed in any pickup truck in minutes. (Photo: Point Blank Enterprises)

Elbeco Enhances Base Layer Series With New FlexTech

Elbeco Inc.'s new FlexTech Base Layer provides comfort and technology. The enhanced fabric combination features a blend of 96% Cotton and 4% Spandex to provide quick drying comfort and anti-microbial technology to inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria.

FlexTech Base Layers will be available at authorized Elbeco Dealers in May 2018. (Photo: Elbeco)

Colorado Police Chief Says He Would Support Citywide Ban on "Assault Rifles"

The stance is a bit of a shift from Testa's position on gun laws in 2015, when he said, "If a person wants to harm somebody else, ordinances and laws are not something they're concerned about."

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