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University of North Carolina Reallocates Money from DEI to Public Safety

The unanimous decision by the trustees will reallocate $2.3 million that the university spends on DEI programs toward police and public safety measures as part of its annual budget approval process.

New Legislation Could Buy Better Armor for DHS Officers

The Senate bill orders Homeland Security to work to accommodate “individuals whose body shapes are most closely associated with female agents and officers.”

Fresno Officer and Family Became Target of Cyber Revenge

The officer, who is identified in the lawsuit as John Doe, was on duty Oct. 25, 2019, about 2 p.m. when he spotted a man, later identified as John Christopher Spatafore, illegally crossing the street in downtown Fresno near Fresno City Hall.

California Deputy’s Vehicle Became Target of Carjacker During Street Takeover

Video released by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department shows about a dozen teens and young men surround a department vehicle on May 11 just after midnight.

Georgia Officers Arrest Alligator in Homeowner’s Driveway

The Chatham County Police Department released video of the gator's apprehension last week.

A Chatham County Police officer loads an alligator into the backseat of his patrol vehicle.

Dayton NAACP Supports Tougher Penalties for People Fleeing Police

Dayton Unit NAACP President Dr. Derrick Foward said the organization wants lawmakers to use the “full weight of the law."

Louisville Officer Disciplined for Not Turning on Body Camera During Golfer’s Arrest

Louisville Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel announced Thursday morning, in a joint press conference with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, that Detective Bryan Gillis was counseled by his supervisor after an investigation.

Louisiana Sergeant Seriously Injured in Crash Involving Impaired Driver

Sergeant John O'Hern was driving to answer a call for help and was south of Franklinton on Highway 25, when he was hit head-on.

Patrol vehicle of Sergeant John O'Hern is removed from the accident scene. The Washington Parish Sheriff's Office deputy was seriously injured in the Thursday night crash.

Florida Deputies Rescue Toddler from Accidentally Locked Car

The man and woman told the deputies that the toddler had been locked in the car for eight to 10 minutes.

Flagler County Sheriff's Deputy Christian Harrison prepares to break a car window and rescue a trapped toddler from the heat of a Florida parking lot.

West Coast States Losing Officers to Idaho

"They come to Idaho where they can enjoy their career and make a difference," Idaho Fraternal Order of Police President Bryan Lovell said. "They see that, in large part, our communities are supportive of law enforcement and public safety."

Brinc Announces Purpose-Built 911 Response Drone

Brinc's Responder drones return to the nearest available Station after the completion of each mission to charge from 0 to 100% in just 40 minutes.

Brinc's Responder drone leaving the Responder Station.

Progressive Portland-Area DA Dumped by Voters

Just days into his tenure Schmidt angered local law enforcement and some of the public when he refused to prosecute most suspects arrested during the 2020 George Floyd protests and riots.

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