Louisiana Trooper Shot, Suspect Killed in Sunday Shootout

A Louisiana State Police trooper was wounded and a suspect was killed in two Sunday evening shootouts in the 7th Ward neighborhood of New Orleans. More Here.

August 22, 2016

A Louisiana State Police trooper was wounded and a suspect was killed in two Sunday evening shootouts in the 7th Ward neighborhood of New Orleans. More Here.

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CA Deputy Shot, Suspect Killed in Standoff

After responding to an officer-down call, officers from the Sheriff’s Office and Salinas Police Department rescued the deputy and transported him to Natividad Medical Center, where he underwent surgery for his wounds.

NY Officer Dragged by Stolen Kia, Hospitalized

Police say it was around 8 p.m. Monday when Officer David Piatek stopped the driver of a black Kia Sportage. Police say the vehicle was reported stolen.

Officer David Piatek of the Town of Tonawanda Police Department was dragged by a stolen car and badly injured.

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If you are lucky, you will get older on the job, and you’ll have to learn how to compensate for declining skills.

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NY Legislators to Vote on Lifetime Pensions for Children of Slain NYPD Officer

Under the law, the children of single-parent officers killed in the line of duty are not entitled to lifetime pensions — a benefit granted to the spouses and parents of NYPD officers.

NYPD Officer and single mother Miosotis Familia was killed on duty in 2017. Her children are not eligible for full benefits under New York law.

Whelen and NLEOMF Honor Fallen Officers in NASCAR Xfinity Series Race

The No. 2 Whelen Camaro, driven by Sheldon Creed for Richard Childress Racing (RCR), featured a special NLEOMF paint scheme for the race. The artwork included the names of 556 officers killed in the line of duty.

The paint scheme for Sheldon Creed's Camaro sponsored by Whelen Engineering honored fallen officers at Monday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

GA Officer Shot in Face Last Week Released from Hospital

Officer Rivers was wheeled out of the hospital, but once outside, he got up and walked down the stairs unassisted to an awaiting vehicle.

Officer Rashad Rivers (gray pants) outside his home with fellow officers after being released from hospital.

Virginia Trooper, Marine Reserve Officer Busts Human Trafficking Ring

"[He] saw a young lady who seemed to be acting a bit differently and was dressed a bit differently," Marine Corps Col. John Cowart said. "And he saw a '13' tattooed on her arm, which really set off his alarm bells."

GA Officer Shot in Head Responding to Domestic at Hotel

Officers said they initially responded to the hotel at 10:30 p.m. for a domestic fight and the first officer on the scene, Officer Rivers, was confronted by a man with a gun. Officer Rashad Rivers and the suspect exchanged fire.

Officer Rashad Rivers of the Covington (GA) Police Department is recovering in a local hospital after being shot during response to a domestic.

FL Deputy Critically Injured While Directing Traffic

Deputy Andy Lahera was flown to an area trauma center where he is currently stable, but in critical condtion. The sheriff said he was flung many feet and has many broken bones and internal injuries.

Citrus County sheriff's deputy Andy Lahera was critically injured when he was struck by a vehicle Tuesday night.

Good Samaritan Comes to Aid of CA Officer Assaulted on Side of Freeway

The altercation occurred after the CHP officer gave the man a verbal warning for bending freeway signs on an onramp. The officer, the CHP says, was walking back to his patrol vehicle when the man attacked him.

Using Your Patrol Vehicle for Casualty Transport

There are times when you should put someone in your police vehicle and speed them to the emergency room and times when you shouldn’t.

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