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K-9 Bite Incident Proceeds to Trial

U.S. District Judge orders trial in lawsuit against Pierce County Sheriff’s Department K-9 handler.

K-9 Finds Meth Hidden in Dog Treat Boxes

Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office reports police dog sniffed out 10 pounds of methamphetamine during traffic stop.

Suspected Wyoming Cop Killer Fatally Shot Fleeing Standoff

The fatal shooting came after more than 24 hours of negotiations and other tactics to get the suspect to surrender peacefully, according to a Wednesday evening statement by DCI Director Ronnie Jones.

Sheridan, Wyoming, Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was shot and killed Tuesday while serving a trespass notice. The suspect was killed Wednesday after a long standoff.

Wyoming Officer Killed Serving Trespass Notice, Suspect Barricaded

The suspect, William Lowery, 46, allegedly shot SPD Sgt. Nevada Krinkee to death Tuesday morning while Krinkee was trying to serve a trespass notice not far from the now-ongoing standoff.

Sgt. Nevada Krinkee of the Sheridan Police Department was shot and killed Tuesday while serving a trespassing notice. The suspect was still barricaded Wednesday.

Mitigating the Threats of Fentanyl-Related Inner-City Violence

As distributors and dealers make money plying their trade—and potential profits are enormous—they look for new opportunities to expand drug distribution markets, which includes lacing heroin, amphetamines, and cocaine with traces of fentanyl.

Typical wax folders containing 2 to 3 grams of heroin and fentanyl in plastic bags as used by addicts.

Michigan K-9 Stabbed in Throat with Box Cutter, Suspect in Custody

K-9 Sledge successfully apprehended the suspect, according to police. But he was stabbed multiple times in the throat during the confrontation.

Kalamazoo K-9 handler Max Houtman comforts K-9 sledge in the back of a patrol vehicle as the dog is rushed to emergency veterinary care.

Florida Deputies Investigate Old Military Bomb Unearthed at Construction Site

Sheriff Al Nienhuis said the bomb is probably inert; however, due to the bomb being so rusted and decayed, there’s no way of telling if it’s live or inert.

Hernando County Sheriff's deputies were called to investigate this object believed to be a World War II-era bomb Tuesday. It's believed it may be an inert training bomb. A bomb squad and Air Force personnel also responded.

Bank Robbery Suspect Killed by Florida SWAT Sniper During Hostage Incident

Sheriff Carmine Marceno said the suspect was holding a female hostage in a “headlock” and threatening her with a knife when the sniper took the shot.

Lee County Sheriff's Office equipment at the scene of the bank robbery attempt and hostage incident.

Philadelphia Officer Wounded in Hand by Ricochet Off Armor

A shot was fired after a 10-person police team breached the first door of the home and started to enter the second door, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.

Illinois K-9 Shot and Killed During Domestic Response

After seeing his K-9 partner Nyx suffering from gunshot wounds, Officer Vargas reportedly spotted the suspect across the street.

Rockford, Illinois, police K-9 Nyx was killed Sunday when he was shot during a domestic call.

SHOT Show 2024: Safariland Announces Lightweight Shields That Offfer Protection from Rifle Threats

The Assault Lightweight shields feature a triangular viewport that allows for increased vertical visibility for the operator. This design ensures optimal situational awareness.

The Protech Assault II and III Lightweight Shields is designed to help law enforcement professionals respond to critical situations effectively.

Washington Man Gets 64 Years for Killing Gang Rival and Police K-9

The next day when Tacoma Police Department officers were looking for Dyrell Swinson, he fired at three officers and a K-9 named Ronja.

Tacoma Police K-9 Ronja was killed by a gang member in 2020.

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