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Border Patrol Agent Killed in On-Duty ATV Crash

Agent Freddy Ortiz, 44, was killed in Douglas while responding to a call about suspected undocumented migrants.

Alabama Officer Seriously Injured in Crash

Police say that the officer was turning into the facility's parking lot on a motorcycle when he was struck from behind.

Racers Baiting NYPD Officers into High-Speed Pursuits for Online Videos

Driving high-end sports cars and SUVs, they lead officers on 100-mph chases that go the wrong way down one-way streets, cross over into oncoming traffic, narrowly miss pedestrians, and blast through multiple red lights.

“You're Not Supposed to Pursue Me” Robbery Suspect Tells Police

According to officers, during the pursuit, the suspect began sticking his hand out the window, motioning to officers.

Federal Court Rules Ban on Display of Blue Line Flag on Pennsylvania Town’s Property is Unconstitutional

The court sided with the officers, saying that the township failed to demonstrate “real, not conjectural, harm” by using the flag and that the ban “addresses that harm in a direct and material way.”

NYPD Lieutenant Assaulted on Subway, 2 Arrested

Lt. Gypsy Pichardo, a 17-year veteran of the force and a member of the New York Dominican Officers Organization, required stitches on his face and suffered damage to his eye, which will require a specialist.

Injured Florida Deputies Recovering from Vehicular Attack

On social media on Sunday, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said Corporal Carlos Brito “is in great spirits, and the medical staff at TGH (Tampa General Hospital) is doing everything possible to set him up for a full recovery.”

Corporal Carlos Brito of the Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff's Office remains hospitalized after last week vehicular attack.

DC Police Give Away AirTags/Tiles to Address Car Thefts

In Washington, D.C. police are giving away AirTags and Tiles to residents in a pilot project if they live in one of six specific areas. The plan is for residents to better help police locate a vehicle if it is stolen.

The police department has an interactive map on its website to allow residents to check to see if they live in an area that qualifies for a free tracker by entering an address.

3 IL Officers Injured in Struggle in Police Station Parking Lot

Three Fairview Police Department (IL) officers were injured earlier this when a woman trying to avoid an ex-boyfriend brought the confrontation to their doorstep and a struggle ensured as the officers arrested the man.

Driver Who Struck Group of Recruits Now Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter

The driver who last year struck a group of recruits from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and several other police agencies, now has been charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.

OK Officer Awarded Medal of Valor for Off-Duty Pursuit of Shooting Suspect

An Oklahoma police officer received a Medal of Valor award from her chief this week for her role in helping apprehend a homicide suspect while off duty the night of the shootings. She was unarmed and not in uniform, but still gave chase.

Officer Suffers Spinal Fracture When Thrown Down Stairs

A Michigan police officer sustained a fractured spine, broken ribs, and a busted nose after being thrown down a flight of stairs while serving a court order for a mental health assessment earlier this week.

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