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Man Shot After Pointing Gun at Chicago SWAT Officers During Training

Police Superintendent David Brown said the shooting happened around 11:30 a.m. on the fifth floor of the police department’s facility.

Undercover MI Trooper Seriously Wounded, Suspects in Custody

The trooper, a 10-year veteran of the force, was taken to the hospital after he was hit multiple times in the body. His condition was initially reported as critical.

NY Sheriffs to Race at Watkins Glen in Sheriffs’ Showdown 2

“We can't race by the rules of the racetrack. We can't race head-to-head so there's not a start and finish. So, we are racing eight laps and we're looking for the closest to the adjusted track speed for that car you're driving,” explains Sheriff Todd Baxter.

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter takes a few laps with a driving instructor at Watkins Glen International.

Point Blank to Showcase New Tactical Modular Armor at NTOA 2022

The new Origin modular vest platform allows operators to quickly configure the platform from a low-vis concealment vest, up to a full coverage tactical vest and several iterations in between. SWAT team commanders, now have the ability to provide their team members with one, base platform that can be employed in wide variety of different configurations.

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5 Officers Injured in Training Explosion

Several emergency vehicles, including at least two fire trucks, swarmed a large field near SCI - Phoenix in Skippack Township just after 11 a.m. Thursday.

Border Patrol Horse Killed in Duty Accident

“While on patrol near Carrizo Springs, Jayce accidentally came in contact with a downed power line."

U.S. Border Patrol horse Jayce was killed when he stepped on a downed power line. (Photo: USBP/Facebook)

NC Police Horse Hit by Drunk Driver for Second Time

“We were just patrolling downtown Wilmington as we usually do on a Friday night,” said Wilmington Police Department Mounted Unit Aaron Mininger, who has been riding Elton for the past five years, in a video statement.

Wilmington, NC, Police Chief Donnie Williams with police horse Elton. The horse is recovering from being hit by a vehicle Friday. (Photo: Wilmington PD/Facebook)

CA Sheriff’s K-9 Died of “Heat-Related Issues”

On Aug. 18., Hannes and his handler, Deputy Robert Fisher, responded to a shooting near Lamont, when the 3-year-old Belgian Malinois showed signs of distress.

Kern County (CA) Sheriff's K-9 Hannes died in August after a 20-minute search in 105-degree heat. (Photo: Kern County SO)

Missing GA K-9 Found Critically Wounded Then Euthanized

K-9 Perro’s handler, Major Patterson said he went to check on Perro around 2:30 p.m. Sunday in his yard when he noticed Perro had broken a board in the fence and apparently escaped.

Lithonia, GA, police K-9 Perro escaped Sunday and was found critically wounded. The dog was put down. (Photo: Lithonia PD)

IN Officer Still Fighting for Life After Aug. 10 Shooting

Richmond, IN, Police Officer Seara Burton’s condition remains critical, a letter penned Wednesday by the Richmond Police Department's top brass said.

Richmond, IN, K-9 handler Officer Seara Burton was shot and critically wounded Aug. 10. (Photo: Indiana State Police)

IN K-9 Officer Critically Wounded During Traffic Stop Shooting

Officer Seara Burton, 28, a four-year member of the Richmond PD who recently became a K9 officer, was taken to Reid Health, then flown by medical helicopter to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

Richmond, IN, K-9 handler Officer Seara Burton was shot and critically wounded Wednesday evening. (Photo: Richmond PD/Facebook)

PA Deputy Dies of “Cardiac Event” After Foot Pursuit

The sheriff’s office said Cpl. Chad Beattie was working on the fugitive team assisting South Strabane Township police as they responded to an alert about a person with outstanding warrants.

Washington County (PA) Sheriff's deputy Cpl. Chad Beattie was working on the fugitive team when he experienced a fatal cardiac event. (Photo: Washington County SO/Facebook)

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