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A new law in Texas will allow counties to create pretrial diversion programs for first responders who commit crimes because of job-related mental health issues. But at least a few county judges and experts say the courts seem unnecessary or concerning.
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San Antonio Chief William McManus said the suspect who was arrested is a repeat violent offender who was wanted on an aggravated assault warrant and a violation of a protective order warrant
Read More →Waco police spokesman Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton said some of the dead and wounded may have been struck by gunfire from law enforcement. SWAT and patrol officers responded to the melee.
Read More →With the impending arrival of about 50 buses filled with immigrants form Central America, Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly sent about 500 Texas DPS officers to the small town of Eagle Pass, where the caravan was expected to cross the border.
Read More →He then attempted to drive away in his vehicle. An officer attempted to stop the subject by reaching into the driver's side of the car but was dragged for a distance and his leg was run over.
Read More →Former Williamson County sheriff's Deputies J.J. Johnson and Zach Camden are charged with manslaughter after they chased Javier Ambler II, 40, in a 2019 pursuit that started because he failed to dim his headlights, and then used Tasers on him repeatedly while he gasped that he could not breathe and had congestive heart failure. Ambler died minutes later.
Read More →Both police departments will be able to easily share related public safety information with nearby Texas cities in the Rio Grande Valley area who also rely on Tyler's public safety solutions. Connecting this crucial information will allow the agencies to spot trends, reallocate resources as needed, and streamline processes.
Read More →A man who authorities say ambushed two Harris County Precinct deputy constables, killing one, critically wounding another, and shooting a third as he responded to the shooting remained at large Monday.
Read More →Officer Bryan Holley’s former agency, the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department, praised the fallen officer who retired as a lieutenant from the agency.
Read More →Officer Darrin McMichael was riding his motorcycle when cars started to stop in his lane. He could not stop in time and after hitting an SUV, McMichael fell off his bike, and was run over.
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