The Role of Forensics in Disaster Victim Identification

Heidi Sievers, of Columbia Southern University, explains disaster victim identification and how scientific work bridges critical gaps when visual recognition, one of the least reliable methods of identification, is rendered impossible by the conditions of the disaster.

South Carolina Trooper Dies Days After Being Struck by Vehicle

Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks was in a marked patrol vehicle with blue lights activated around 2 a.m. when the crash occurred.

Suspect in 2008 Killing of California Deputy Turned Over to Feds by Mexico

LASD Deputy Juan Abel Escalante, 27, was killed outside his parents’ home in Los Angeles on August 2, 2008.

Washington Sheriff’s Sergeant Fatally Struck by Vehicle

At approximately 7:40 a.m., Sgt. Kenneth Salas was working to clear a large traffic hazard on eastbound I-90 when he was struck.

Louisiana Motor Sergeant Dies from Injuries Suffered in June “Intentional” Crash

A motor officer, Sgt. Caleb Eisworth was on his way to participate in a funeral escort when he was struck by another vehicle.

Georgia Officer Shot by Man in Tractor-Trailer

When officers confronted a domestic violence suspect inside a tractor-trailer parked outside a fitness center in Centerville, Georgia, shots were fired, and a Warner Robins police officer was wounded.

2 Pennsylvania Troopers Shot in Ambush

Two Pennsylvania troopers were ambushed by a man with a rifle Thursday. Each trooper sustained two gunshot wounds, and one, despite being shot, applied two tourniquets to his wounded fellow trooper.

Active Shooter Wounds 5 Fellow Soldiers on Georgia Army Base

Brigadier General John Lubas said soldiers who witnessed the shooting reacted immediately, “intervened and subdued the suspect.” He was then taken into custody by Army law enforcement.

FBI Reports Violent Crime Dropped 4.5% in 2024

The FBI’s crime statistics estimates, based on reported data, show a violent crime occurred, on average, every 25.9 seconds in 2024.

Former NFL Player to Become Pennsylvania Police Officer