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378 Officers Shot in the Line of Duty in 2023, FOP Reports

There were 115 ambush-style attacks on law enforcement officers in 2023, which resulted in 138 officers shot, and 20 of the ambushed officers were killed, FOP reports.

Cleveland Officer Dies After Medical Emergency

Former union president Jeff Follmer said, “He was a great guy. He was loved by everyone. Prayers for his family.”

Cleveland Police Sergeant Victor Claudio died Monday after an on-duty medical event.

Milwaukee Officer Wounded During Domestic Response, 4 Children Rescued

Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said a man from inside a home shot at police officers on two occasions. The officers returned shots each time. On the second occasion, an officer was hit.

Nebraska Officers Honored for Saving Baby from Wrecked Car in Freezing Water

A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near North Platte was reported about 9:45 p.m. on Thanksgiving. When Trooper Alex Coffman arrived, he found two vehicles on their sides and partially submerged in the waters of Fremont Slough.

Two vehicles crashed into Fremont Slough on Thanksgiving night.

Manhunt Ends with 2 Honolulu Officers Wounded, Suspect Dead

Honolulu Police Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan said in a news conference Monday night that an attempted murder suspect, Sydney Tafokitau, was killed, and two officers were in The Queen’s Medical Center.

Oklahoma Deputy Saves Woman from Burning Car

Body cam footage shows Oklahoma County Deputy Matt Yerby quickly jumping into action, pulling out his expandable baton, and breaking the window. Her car door was reportedly jammed by the crash.

Oklahoma County Deputy Matt Yerby rescued a woman from a burning car Sunday night.

Florida Deputy Critically Injured in Vehicle Attack Goes Home from Rehab Hospital

Corporal Carlos Brito, who was critically injured after being crushed by the car and nearly lost his leg, was discharged Tuesday from a rehabilitation hospital.

Corporal Carlos Brito of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will be home for the holidays.

California Officer Pulls Man from Burning Car

Officer Donald Truong was the closest and arrived as the first officer on scene. “I heard this guy burning. I could hear his screams…my priority was to save this man."

Officer Donald Truong of the Chula Vista (California) Police Department pulls a man from a burning car.

Procedures & Policies

Portland Loosens Restrictions on Vehicle Pursuits

“We have seen a significant propensity for criminal suspects to elude traffic stops, often driving extremely dangerously despite no officers chasing them,” the Bureau said in a statement.

Screen shot from aircraft video of stolen vehicle speeding through Portland. Police did not pursue. But they follow the vehicle by air, and the suspect was arrested.

California Law to Require Officers to Tell Drivers Why They Were Stopped

The new law takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, and will also require all police agencies to track whether officers who stop drivers are complying.

Texas Congressman who Championed Defunding Police Requests Patrol for His House

"...Anti police king of the defund movement in Austin @GregCasar who only last week called APD an agency with racist practices has requested enhanced patrols around his house..," the Austin Police Retired Officers Association posted on X Tuesday.

Florida Man Fatally Shot After Hitting Deputy with Metal Rod While Trying to Burn Demon Out of Child

The Highland County Sheriff's Office said Ham would not follow the deputy's orders, so they tasered him. Ham dropped the rods and pulled the TASER probes from his body.

Remains of the fire that Highland County, Florida, authorities say was being used for an exorcism ritual on a 9-year-old child. The man who started the blaze was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy.

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