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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.

Border Patrol Agent Acquitted in 2012 Shooting of Mexican Teen

A Border Patrol agent charged with manslaughter in the 2012 shooting of a Mexican teenager has been acquitted by a jury in Arizona.

Utah Officer Replaces 76-Year-Old Grandma's Stolen Thanksgiving Dinner

When 76-year-old Tisina Wolfgramm Gerber discovered that the Thanksgiving dinner she had purchased for her children and grandchildren had been stolen from her parked car, she reluctantly called the police to report what had happened.

FBI Announces Launch of National Use-Of-Force Data Collection

The FBI says that the goal of the collection is not to provide insight into specific use-of-force incidents, but instead to offer a comprehensive view of the circumstances, subjects, and officers involved in such incidents nationwide.

Minnesota Police Shoot, Kill Reportedly Suicidal Knife-Wielding Man

Officers from Stillwater, Bayport, and Oak Park Heights all responded to the incident, finding the man carrying the knife. One officer deployed a TASER, then another opened fire with a sidearm.

San Francisco Police Stepping Up Foot Patrols in Gritty Neighborhood

The San Francisco Police Department is stepping up foot patrols to enforce the law and form deeper bonds with the people who live and work in the area.

2 Alabama Officers Wounded in Gunfight with Kidnapping Suspect

Officers responded to a call of a possible kidnapping in progress in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Upon arrival to the scene, they quickly came into contact with the suspect vehicle. The suspect started shooting, striking one officer. The officers returned fire, striking the suspect.

Ohio Officer Injured as Distracted Driver Slams Into His Patrol Vehicle

According to WLWT-TV, Officer Scott Hamilton was in a town of the same name when the driver took a sudden left turn directly in front of the oncoming officer's car.

California Police Make Arrest Following Social Media Threats Against School

On Wednesday, investigators traveled to Austin (TX), where they received assistance from Austin PD in the apprehension and arrest of 19-year-old Tristan Amir Curl, who is from Oakley.

Departments Vow Traffic Enforcement Crackdown During Holiday Weekend

Police across the country are stepping up traffic enforcement during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, focusing especially closely on distracted and impaired drivers.

Maryland Department Mourns Off-Duty Death of Veteran Officer

The Mayor of Salisbury (MD) has ordered flags flown at half-staff after the off-duty death of Master Police Officer Aaron "Bull" Hudson in an apparent suicide.

The Mayor of Salisbury (MD) has ordered flags flown at half-staff after the off-duty death of Master Police Aaron 'Bull' Hudson in an apparent suicide. Image courtesy of Salisbury Mayor Jacob Day / Facebook.

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