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Virginia Officer Dies in Single-Vehicle Collision Responding to Call

Police Officer Hunter Edwards was responding to the call several blocks away from his location when the crash occurred. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police Officer Hunter Edwards was responding to the call several blocks away from his location when the crash occurred. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. Image courtesy of ODMP.

Mississippi Officer Dies in Single-Vehicle Collision Responding to Call

Officer Leann Simpson was en route to the scene when her vehicle left the roadway, hit a light pole, and flipped several times, causing her to suffer fatal injuries.

Officer Leann Simpson was en route to the scene when her vehicle left the roadway, hit a light pole, and flipped several times, causing her to suffer fatal injuries. Image courtesy of ODMP.

California Deputy Dies in Single-Vehicle Collision During Pursuit

A deputy with the Stanislaus County (CA) Sheriff's Department was killed in a single-vehicle crash as he responded to assist other deputies who were involved in a suspected DUI vehicle pursuit.

Deputy Sheriff Tony Hinostroza's vehicle reportedly left the roadway at struck a utility pole as he was attempting to join the pursuit already underway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Image courtesy of ODMP.

California FOP Seeking Donations for Officers Affected by Wildfires

The California Fraternal Order of Police is asking on its Facebook page for officers across the country to help officers—and their families—who have been affected by the devastating wildfires that have struck the state over the course of the past month.

Citizens Come to Aid of Florida Officer Shot by Felon Armed with a Rifle

Officer Kevin Hird was struck in the right arm during a confrontation with a suspect armed with a rifle. Citizens immediately rushed to Hird's aid, applying pressure to his wound until EMS responders arrived.

Alabama Police Promise Transparency in Shopping Mall Shooting Investigation

In a statement released Monday, the department said that body camera video and other available video was immediately turned over to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department as part of the investigation.

Trump Administration Gives Some Police Power to Troops Deployed at Southern Border

The Trump administration quietly issued a memo—signed by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly—allowing military troops deployed to the southern border to engage in some limited law enforcement capacity "that the Secretary of Defense determines are reasonably necessary."

Off-Duty Chicago Officer Fatally Shoots Armed Robber

An off-duty officer with the Chicago (IL) Police Department fatally shot a suspect who he said was trying to rob him on Thursday morning. Police said a second suspect is in custody.

On a Dare, Arkansas Officer Joins High School Drumline at Football Game

Corporal Les Munn of the Texarkana (AR) Police Department is not one to shy away from a challenge. So when a high school student lugging her drums up the bleachers laid down the gauntlet that the officer help the band perform, he accepted the dare.

Screen grab of a video of Corporal Les Munn of the Texarkana (AR) Police Department playing along with a high school band's drumline.

Seattle Officer Fired for Punching Handcuffed Woman Can Get Job Back

Officer Adley Shepherd—who was fired in 2016 by former Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O'Toole after he reportedly punched a handcuffed woman—can have his job back following a second investigation into the matter by an independent civilian arbitrator.

Police Agencies Deliver Thanksgiving Dinner to Needy Families

Police departments across the country spent some of the past few days delivering holiday joy—in the form of Thanksgiving dinner—to families who desperately need it.

New Las Vegas Attraction Allows Mock "Police Pursuits" on Motor Speedway

The attraction allows people to participate in a simulated vehicle pursuit just a few miles from the Las Vegas Strip.

The attraction reportedly allows people to participate in a simulated vehicle pursuit just a few miles from the Las Vegas Strip. Image courtesy of Police Chase Las Vegas / Facebook.

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