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CA Motorcycle Officer Struck and Killed

The California Highway Patrol said the driver who fatally struck a motorcycle officer Thursday was driving impaired and detained by witnesses at the crash scene.

Officer Matthew Bowen, who was struck and killed earlier this week, joined the Vacaville Police Department in June of 2023.

Texas Detective Ambushed and Killed During Search for Assault Suspect

Deputy Fernando Esqueda, a detective with the Sheriff’s Office, was working a looting suppression detail in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl when he and his team responded to an assault at a Houston Little Caesars restaurant.

Harris County (Texas) Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed Wednesday night while searching for a suspect who assaulted an employee at a Houston Little Caesars.

2024 Mid-Year Duty Deaths Up 15% Over 2023, NLEOMF Says

NLEOMF’s data shows that 71 federal, state, county, municipal, tribal officers from the 50 states and U.S. Territories have died in the line-of-duty in the first half of 2024.

2 Arrested After Norfolk Officer Shot on Child Protection Call

Sean Blackwell, 57, has been with Norfolk Police for 19 years. He is currently recovering at home after suffering non-life-threatening injuries in an exchange of fire with the suspect.

Florida Sheriff Says He’s Incensed Over Vehicle Attack on Deputy

"I’m incensed that any human being would inflict this type of violence against another human being in our wonderful, special Tampa Bay community," Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said.

Hillsborough County, Florida, Sheriff's Deputy Kalin Hall was released from the hospital Saturday. He was run over and seriously injured during a traffic stop Friday.

Video: Ohio Officer Personally Buys Formula for Woman Who Can't Feed Newborn

Corporal Hunter Willoughby went to a local Meijer grocery store, got them to open up, and bought formula and bottles with his own money.

Corporal Hunter Willougby of the Miami Township (Ohio) Police Department shops for formula to help a desperate mother feed her newborn.

Cleveland Officer Killed by Suspect Who Murdered His Own Grandmother

Officer. Jamieson Ritter was recently honored as the Cleveland Police Foundation’s Police Officer of the Month in May for attempting to save a shooting victim.

Cleveland Police Officer Jamieson Ritter was killed July 4 trying to arrest a man who is accused of shooting his own grandmother in the face.

Florida Deputy Run Over and Seriously Injured During Traffic Stop

"He ran over me," Deputy Hall can be heard saying in the video. "I need EMS. My leg's broken."

Deputy Kalin Hall of the Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff's Office left the hospital Saturday after being run over during a traffic stop. The deputy suffered a broken leg and an injured ankle.

Widow of Slain NYPD Officer Pins Shield on Recruit Husband Mentored

Officer Mohamad Ghafari, 25, says as a young boy he spent every afternoon with Ramos, who was his school safety officer at the time.

Maritza Ramos, widow of slain NYPD detective Rafael Ramos, pins shield on Officer Mohamad Ghafari. Her husband mentored the 25-year-old rookie while serving as a school officer.

South Carolina Sheriff Buys 17 Mustang GTs for Community Relations Team

"We’re not picking a car just because it’s a cool car to drive, but cool cars attract people to come and build a relationship with us," said Sheriff Leon Lott.

The Richland County (South Carolina) Sheriff's Department's Community Action Team is now driving new Mustang GTs.

Oregon Bank Robbery Suspect Drives into Hole During Pursuit

A press release from the West Linn, Oregon, said the suspect was 55 years old and that he robbed the Key Bank using a large knife.

An Oregon bank robbery suspect tried to escape a police pursuit by driving through a construction site and crashed into a hole.

Editorial: Shutting Down the Sideshows

The latest evolution of street racing is a danger to the public and to law enforcement, and the participants and spectators need to be prosecuted.

Camaro seized at a sideshow by Oakland Police and featured in video intended to deter such illegal events.

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