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Biden Awards Medals of Valor to 6 Officers, 2 Posthumously

President Biden on Wednesday awarded the Medal of Valor, the highest award the U.S. can bestow on a public safety officer, to six law enforcement officers for actions taken during 2021 and 2022, including posthumously to two fallen NYPD officers.

Farmington Sergeant Wounded in Gunfight with Active Shooter

Sgt. Rachel Discenza arrived on the scene minutes after the 18-year-old male suspect began firing at houses and vehicles in his neighborhood. She confronted the shooter and they both opened fire.

Guest Editorial: Why Americans Should Care About National Police Week

In 1991, when we dedicated the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, there were 12,561 names inscribed on that monument. We thought it would be 100 years or more before we would ever run out of space. We were wrong.

Officers and police supporters honoring the fallen during National Police Week.

Video: Illinois Troopers Shot at During Attempt to Help Stranded Motorists, Suspect Killed

The video shows Griffin resisted physically and one trooper used a Taser, sending Griffin to the ground. He somehow managed to get up, reached into a passenger seat and pulled out a gun.

Still from Illinois State Police dashcam video that shows a suspect identified as Brandon Griffin firing on troopers.

Biden’s Police Week Message Slams Police Defunding, Touts Gun Control Measures

"Let’s be very clear. The answer is not to defund the police," Biden said. "It is to provide you with the resources and training to be the partners and protectors of the communities that are in need."

NM Active Shooter Kills 3, Injures 2 Officers

The suspect was confronted by law enforcement and shot and killed, Farmington police say. Multiple Farmington officers and New Mexico State Police troopers are on site.

CA Deputy Dies from Injuries Suffered in Patrol Vehicle Crash

Deputy Harris, who was assigned to the department's Hemet station, died Saturday after suffering catastrophic injuries in a car crash Friday while responding to a call for service, Sheriff Chad Bianco said.

Deputy Brett Harris died Saturday after suffering critical injuries in an on-duty crash early Friday morning.

Rookie GA Officer Saves Woman Threatening to Jump from Highway Bridge

"Suddenly he's faced with this life or death situation that he has to resolve," said Marietta Police Officer Chuck McPhilamy.

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VA Officer Attacked in Patrol Vehicle, Suspect Fatally Shot

Chief Davis called the police officer who responded "a hero," adding that the responding officer was "fighting for his life."

AL Port Officer Dies After Cruiser Plunges into Mobile River

Port Police Officer Kimberly Sickafoose died while on patrol, the Alabama State Port Authority reported.

13-Year-Old Suspect on Probation Shoots FL Officer During Pursuit

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the 13-year-old was arrested back on Jan. 1. He said a deputy risked his life to take a stolen gun off of the 13-year-old. The boy was given probation.

Still image of suspect running away with gun that was released by Lakeland Police.

2 Phoenix Officers Die from Medical Events in Two Days

Officer Mark Aker died from a medical event while on-duty on Wednesday May 10, police said.

Officer Mark Aker of the Phoenix Police Department died Wednesday after an on-duty medical crisis.

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