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Become an Officer, Get a Canoe

The Ely Police Department, in Minnesota, is offering $3,800 worth of canoe and gear as a recruitment incentive.

The Ely Police Department, in Minnesota, is offering $3,800 worth of canoe and gear as a recruitment incentive.

Off-Duty NYPD Cops Stop Arson Attempt at MLK Birthplace in Atlanta

Two off-duty NYPD officers are credited with helping stop a woman who was trying to set fire to the Martin Luther King Jr. birthplace in downtown Atlanta. Two tourists intervened, and then the officers detained the woman until Atlanta officers arrived.

Maryland Officer Acquitted of Murder in Shooting of Handcuffed Suspect

The jury acquitted Michael Owen Jr. of all four charges, including second-degree murder, first-degree assault, voluntary manslaughter and misconduct in office. It took the jury less than two hours of deliberations to deliver the not guilty verdict.

North Dakota Sheriff’s Deputy Killed in Pursuit Crash Involving U.S. Senator’s Son

Ian Cramer, 42, “suffers from serious mental disorders which manifest in severe paranoia and hallucinations,” the senator said in a statement Wednesday.

Mercer County (North Dakota) Sheriff's Deputy Paul Martin previously served as a K-9 handler. He was killed Wednesday in a pursuit crash while trying to deploy spikes.

North Carolina Detention Officer Dies On Duty After Medical Event

The Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office says Sgt. Russell Jones died after suffering a medical emergency on Wednesday at the jail.

Sgt. Russell Jones of the Pamlico County (North Carolina) Sheriff's Office died Wednesday after an on-duty medical emergency.

Massachusetts Officer, Utility Worker Killed in Roadside Crash, Driver Charged

Officer Paul Tracey was reportedly working a roadside detail when he was fatally struck by a pickup truck driven by the suspect.

Suspect Found Dead After Shooting on Las Vegas Campus, At Least 3 People Shot

ABC News was reporting at presstime that 3 people were killed in the attack, not counting the suspect.

PBS Debuts Uvalde School Massacre Documentary Focusing on Police Response

“Frontline,” The Texas Tribune and ProPublica gained access to a trove of the materials from the investigation and were able to review the accounts of almost 150 responding officers.

Still image from the documentary 'Inside the Uvalde Response' produced for PBS 'Frontline.'

6 People Killed, Two Officers Injured in Texas Shootings

The suspect opened fire on another Austin officer in the backyard of a residence, striking the officer multiple times. The wounded officer returned fire and sought cover.

Austin Police booking photo of Shane James. James is suspected of killing six people Tuesday and wounding three others, including to Austin officers.

30-Year Law Enforcement Veteran Named CEO of National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

Bill Alexander has served for five months as interim CEO during the search process and was previously NLEOMF’s executive director of its Memorial for nearly two years.

Canadian Officer Punched in Face by Escaped Kangaroo

The officers snuck up behind the animal and grabbed its tail, which is how police were advised to capture the kangaroo after getting in touch with its handlers. The kangaroo, however, took issue with officers attempting to grab it and punched one of them.

A four-year-old female kangaroo escaped in Canada last week and was captured Monday by police.

You Can Win a 5.11 Tactical Prize Package in “Reacher” Contest

The enter-to-win Ultimate Gear Giveaway sweepstakes offers fans a chance to win $2,500 worth of 5.11 products—including gear and technical apparel seen throughout “Reacher”—and a signed copy of author Lee Child’s re-covered “Bad Luck & Trouble” book.

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