“They prevented 18 officers inside from leaving the building by barricading entrances and securing doors with wires, ropes, boards, picnic tables and sandbags. Some members of the group carried handguns and rifles and wore military or tactical clothing,” the DA’s office said in a statement.
September 18, 2020
The officers and their 10-day-old baby were not injured. They were on the second floor at the time.
September 18, 2020
After a four-year-old girl was transported to a nearby hospital, the deputy—whose name has not been released—spoke with the family, learning that she was especially fond of Cinderella. He left, went to a local store, and purchased a Cinderella dress and crown for her.
September 18, 2020
Detective Alan Branch of the the Arlington (TX) Police Department was off duty and participating in group bicycle ride with petitioners of his Fort Worth church when a vehicle struck several riders in late August.
September 18, 2020
Officer Patrick Niles—who is also a certified EMT—provided life-saving care as other first responders arrived at the scene.
September 18, 2020
Two men are facing multiple criminal charges in connection with a gun battle that left three officers with a shooting that left two Maryland officers wounded in August.
September 18, 2020
The family of Officer Sean Collier the MIT Police Department—who was killed in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings—is urging the public to support law enforcement.
September 18, 2020
Officers with the St. Paul (MN) Police Department will now be required to undergo what is being called "Moral Courage Training" intended to enable them to stand up and say something to a colleague when they observe behavior that is outside of policy or procedure.
September 18, 2020
DPS officials say the escaped suspect drove up to troopers, honked his horn, and a teen sitting in the passenger seat got out and attempted to shoot them with an "assault rifle."
September 17, 2020
A new piece of proposed legislation introduced for consideration by the United States Senate would make it a federal crime to knowingly cause, or attempt to cause, serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer. Offenders are subject to imprisonment for up to 10 years.
September 17, 2020
LT. David Grogan began calling out to the trapped residents when he heard a woman respond and then crawled onto the balcony and into the burning apartment to locate her. He found the woman and pulled her onto the balcony where firefighters were waiting. Lieutenant Grogan helped lower the woman onto a fire truck ladder where she was helped to safety.
September 17, 2020
An officer with the Salt Lake City Police Department faces charges of aggravated assault stemming from an April 2020 incident in which he allegedly ordered his K-9 to bite a subject who was reportedly compliant with commands to get on the ground and raise his hands.
September 17, 2020
Citizens in DelMarVa—the peninsula that is shared by the states of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia—will continue with plans to show appreciation for local law enforcement officers this week despite concerns about COVID-19.
September 17, 2020
Two civilians in Virginia are receiving praise and thanks from the Virginia State Police Department for coming to the aid of a trooper who came under attack during a recent traffic stop.
September 17, 2020
An officer with the Ross Township (PA) Police Department was injured after attempting to reach into the car at a traffic stop to turn off the engine when the subject suddenly attempted to drive away.
September 17, 2020