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Florida Jury Recommends Death Penalty for Cop Killer

Joseph Ables was convicted last week for first-degree murder, after shooting the deputy in May 2018. He was also convicted of animal cruelty for fatally shooting a cat.

California Officer Shot in Ambush, Suspect Killed

The ambushed sergeant was sitting in his patrol unit when he was attacked. Even though he had been shot, he began a pursuit of the suspect vehicle.

Florida Officer Attacked, Choked at Domestic

During the response, Officer Mateo was attacked, police say, and the suspect reportedly tried to choke the officer.

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Slain Minnesota Officer’s Widow Told Gov. Walz to Stay Away from Funeral

The widow of Pope County, Minnesota, Sheriff's Deputy Josh Owen warned Gov. Tim Walz that if he did show up, she would “make sure that I escort your ass out of here.”

Pope County (Minnesota) Sheriff's Deputy Josh Owen was shot and killed responding to a domestic in 2023. His watch ended on his 44th birthday.

Maryland Officer Faces Attempted Murder Charge for On-Duty Shooting

For reasons still being investigated, the officer aimed and fired one shot at a man who had crossed the median and walked past him after a brief conversation, officials said.

With Weed Legalization Likely, Florida Officials Worry About Stoned Driving

Florida Highway Patrol Lieutenant Channing Taylor says that messaging on the dangers of high driving will also be critical to helping save lives if recreational marijuana becomes the law of the land.

Michigan Deputies Named National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund September 2024 Officers of the Month

Deputy Nicole Miron and Deputy Anthony Gross are being honored for their actions when they performed a life-saving act along a busy stretch of highway to assist a driver experiencing a medical emergency.

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Los Angeles City Council Candidate Recorded Saying “F the Police”

Jurado responded by referencing a lyric from the anthem song created by Los Angeles-born rap group N.W.A. on its album "Straight Out of Compton," saying: “Yeah, what’s the rap verse? ‘F#*k the Police.’ That’s how I see them."

California Officers Launch Drone at Scene to Takedown Burglary Suspect

Police say they arrived at the scene around 2:55 a.m., launched a drone, and saw the suspect walking away from the target vehicle, getting into a vehicle, and driving away.

Image captured by an Elk Grove, California, Police drone shows a vehicle burglary suspect trying to hide from officers.

MD Police Release Video of Fatal Shooting of Man Armed with Grill Fork

A critical incident briefing video released by the Montgomery County Department of Police shows the officer-involved shooting that killed a man armed with a grill fork. The officer ordered the man to drop the knife, as it appeared to be from the officer’s

Montgomery County Department of Police highlights the weapon being carried by a man who was killed in an officer-involved shooting on Sept. 21. The department, this week, released a video detailing the incident.

VA Troopers Save Woman from Submerged Car

Two state troopers in Virginia rescued a woman from her submerged car earlier this week by pulling her through the sunroof. The state agency said the car left the roadway and ended up in the retention pond near Interstate 66.

Two Virginia state troopers rescued a woman from her submerged car after it entered a retention pond with her inside. The car is shown being removed from the pond.

FL Deputy Deploys ECW to Stop Student with Gun

A school resource deputy deployed an electronic control weapon to apprehend a student who ran after being confronted about his having a handgun in his backpack at a Florida High School.

After confronting a teen about a report that he had brought a gun to school, a deputy found a 9mm handgun in the student’s backpack Monday.

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