Some Denver Officials Want to Allow Non-Citizens to Serve as Police

Denver’s city charter requires anyone applying to become a police officer or firefighter to be a U.S. citizen. Denver City Council President Jamie Torres, who represents District 3, says that limits the pool of applicants.

Florida Sheriff Teams Up with Community Groups to Add Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services at Jail

The Polk County Jail is the largest mental health and substance-use disorder housing facility in the county. Studies show that 44% of jail inmates have some sort of mental health disorder and 63% of inmates have a substance-use disorder.

Burnsville Police Radio Reveals Horror of Shooting that Killed 2 Officers

While officers attempted to negotiate, they say the suspect, identified as Shannon Cortez Gooden, opened fire with a rifle.

Florida Deputy Saves Life of Baby Trapped in Wrecked SUV

Sgt. Musgrove went back to the SUV but did not see the baby. Then he realized the baby was under the body of the motorcyclist who had been thrown through the window on impact. The baby was hurt and trapped in the child seat by the man’s body.

Defenders for Children Places Two Electronic Sniffing K-9s

Donations made possible through funding from Gripple and ASC Equipment Co.

DHS to Boost K-9 Presence at Border

6 States Eye Increased Prison Terms, Fines for Harming Police K-9s

Advocates assert the cost of police dogs, their vital role in public protection, and their bond with officers support the need for stricter penalties.

2 Minnesota Officers Killed at Domestic, Suspect Dead

The suspect was prohibited from possessing firearms as the result of a 2008 2nd-degree felony assault with a deadly weapon conviction, according to court documents.

TN Deputy’s Body Found in River

Searchers located the body of Meigs County Sheriff's Office Deputy Robert "R.J." Leonard after finding his patrol vehicle submerged in the Tennessee River earlier.

BWC Video: MI Officer Disarmed and Shot, Suspect Killed

The City of Battle Creek, Michigan, released body-worn camera video from officers of the disarming and shooting of a female officer in a coffee shop. Another officer fired, killing the suspect.