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Deputy’s Shooting Spurs South Carolina Officials to Push for Vehicle Armor

The week after the shooting, the council approved a motion to look at proposals for installing bullet-resistant glass in all sheriff’s office vehicles.

Oconee County Sheriff's Cpl. Lucas Watts was shot and critically wounded during a Nov. 16 pursuit. The bullet went through the windshield of his vehicle.

Portland Police to Get Body Cameras

The policy requires officers to turn their cameras on whenever they’re dispatched to a call. The cameras also automatically begin recording whenever officers draw their weapons or activate their vehicle’s emergency lights.

2 Nevada Troopers Struck by Vehicle and Killed on Vegas Freeway

According to police, the two troopers were conducting a “motor assist” around 3:30 a.m. when they were struck by a vehicle. One trooper died at the scene, the other was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Country Music Singer, Former Officer Working to Prevent Officer Suicide

Frank Ray spent a decade as an officer in Las Cruces, New Mexico, before retiring and launching his country music career. Despite no longer working in law enforcement, he remains committed to his policing family.

Country music artist and former police officer Frank Ray with officers in Washington, DC.

Austin Police Release Videos from Incident That Killed SWAT Officer

SWAT arrived at the scene just after 3 a.m. An exchange of gunfire occurred when SWAT attempted to enter the home. Officer Jorge Pastore and another officer were hit by gunfire. Pastore was mortally wounded.

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IACP 2023: Report from the Aisles

A new TASER, a four-legged robot, and a wide variety of drone technology were just some of the highlights of this year’s International Association of Chiefs of Police show.

Ecamsecure's Tech Terrier quadrupedal robot could be seen roaming the aisles. It can run, walk backward, and perform other maneuvers.

Texas Deputy Shot During Off-Duty Job at Credit Union

"(Deputy) Brent (Brown) stood his ground. He did his duty, and he what he did today is what law enforcement expects out of all of our officers, and he did it well," said Sheriff Bill Waybourn.

Michigan Officers Pursue 12-Year-Old Joyriding on Forklift

A police pursuit began when officers located the vehicle, and followed the child driving the construction forklift at speeds of 15 to 20 mph from there.

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Pennsylvania Woman Gets Decades in Prison for DUI Crash That Killed Troopers

A toxicologist testified Webb had a blood alcohol content of .211, which is nearly three times the legal limit to drive, and had marijuana in her system at the time of the crash.

Pennsylvania State Police troopers Martin Mack III, 33, and Branden Sisca, 29, were killed last year in a crash involving a drunk driver.

California Agency Receives $305K Grant to Improve Public Safety

The grant, awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety via funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is expected to support continuous enforcement and educational driving courses.

Chicago Officer Killed in Off-Duty Crash

The Cook County Medical Examiner has identified the officer as 35-year-old Edwin Espinoza.

Chicago Police Officer Edwin Espinoza was killed in a off-duty crash Sunday.

Chicago-Area Officer Shot at Gas Station by Carjacking Suspect

Officers approached the two people in the car and one of them would not comply with the officers. After a struggle, the person fired several shots at one of the officers.

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