Decorated Mass. Cop Drowns In Merrimack River

Officer Charles Panek, 30, told his companions he was jumping out of the boat and they should come back later to pick him up. When the boat circled back, he did not resurface.

Ronnie Wendt

Louisiana Agency Facing Officer Shortage

The Baton Rouge (La.) Police Department is expected to reach a shortage of 81 patrol officers by the summer that has prompted Chief Charles Mondrick to ask city leaders for funding to train 32 cadets.

Peter G. Kokalis

Louisiana Sheriff’s Sergeant Killed Deploying Spike Strips

Sgt. Grant Candies, 37, was attempting to deploy spike strips on Interstate 10 to end the pursuit when he was killed. “The perpetrator, fleeing from a pursuit, struck him, taking the life of a husband and father," the sheriff's office said.

Michael Schlosser and Jack McVicker

Philly Commish Dismisses Lt. In Punch Video

The Philadelphia Police lieutenant who was captured on cellphone video punching a parade-goer in the face will be fired, Commissioner Charles Ramsey said Wednesday.

Kell Kyrik

N.H. Officer Honored for Rescuing Wounded Colleagues

Stratham (N.H.) Police Officer Charles Law was awarded the Medal of Valor Monday for saving two officers wounded in a hail of gunfire in Greenland in April.