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Swatting Call Locks Down Major California Hospital

"The one thing I want this suspect to know is this is the wrong county to do those things in," Sheriff Shannon Dicus said. "…we don't play. If there is evidence and we can find you, you better watch your door because we're going to be kicking it."

Texas K-9 and Suspect Killed in Hotel Shooting

The suspect came out of the room and walked down a staircase, yelling at officers before walking away. According to police, officers deployed a K-9 to help arrest him; however, when they did this, the man pulled out a gun.

McKinney, Texas, Police K-9 Azi was killed in Thursday in an incident that also killed a suspect.

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Colorado SRO Stops Student from Taking Suspected Explosive Device into School

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says the SRO received information that a student had brought a device to the school. At around 9:28 a.m., the SRO located and detained the student.

An SRO at Ponderosa High School in Douglas County, Colorado, stopped a student from taking a suspicious device into the building, officials say.

San Antonio Police Release Video from Shooting That Wounded 7 Officers

Responding officers arrived around 8:30 p.m. and immediately came under fire outside of the subject’s apartment building. One officer was hit and transported to the hospital by a fellow officer.

Still from San Antonio Police video show suspect pointing gun at police helicopter.

Missing Iowa Police Dog Found Dead in Pond

“K9 Officer Monster has served on our department for the past 7 years and has made an impact on every officer, staff members, and the entire community. K9 Monster was a tremendous asset to our department and the community he served,” the chief said.

Mount Vernon-Lisbon (Iowa) Police K-9 Monster reportedly ran away from home Monday night. He was found dead in an icy pond Tuesday.

California Officer Injured in Motorcade Accident After Escorting Vice President

The Oceanside Police motorcycle officer had just cleared his detail, completed escort duty for the Vice President, and was heading back to the police station when the incident occurred.

Off-Duty Florida Corrections Deputy Killed in “Targeted” Attack

Corrections deputy Basil Powell was shot and killed about 7:30 p.m. Monday night as he stepped out of his personal vehicle after returning home.

Denver Motor Officer Seriously Injured in Crash

According to the department's X post, the crash involved a motorist and the Denver motorcycle officer in Denver’s Civic Center neighborhood.

How to navigate the changing legal landscape in 2025.

How to navigate the changing legal landscape in 2025.

Bullseye K9 is transforming school safety with firearms and drug detection dogs.

Bullseye K9 is transforming school safety with firearms and drug detection dogs.

Schools that participate in Bullseye K9 Detection's program purchase a set number of “searches” per year—often averaging two searches per month.

Operation Freedom Paws offers a lifeline for veterans, first responders and police officers.

Operation Freedom Paws offers a lifeline for veterans, first responders and police officers.

Operation Freedom Paws, founded by Mary Cortani, helped train K9 Maui for the Gilroy Police Department. Maui offers support to students and staff in the Gilroy Unified School District and lends a helping paw to city departments as part of the Critical Incident Stress Debrief and Wellness Team.

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