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Former NTOA Director Advocates Restrictions for No-Knock Warrants

Mark Lomax, the former executive director of NTOA, said it’s time to take a “serious look” at “ending the dangerous practice of no-knock warrants and raids,” outside of extenuating circumstances.

Police K-9 Dies After Falling Down Elevator Shaft

Johnstown, PA, police say while conducting the search, K-9 Titan fell through an unsecured, open elevator shaft on the fourth floor of a warehouse.

Johnstown, PA, police K-9 Titan was killed Sunday during a warehouse search when he fell down an elevator shaft. (Photo: Screen Shot from WPXI)

O2 Industries Launches Tactical Respirator for High-Impact Environments

O2 Industries, a leading manufacturer of reusable respirators since 2014, has released the Tactical Respirator II (TR2), a premium respirator built to protect military and law enforcement during training and operations.

Defunding Leads LAPD to Cut Homicide Detectives as Murders Spike 25%

The Los Angeles Police Department is set to downsize its robbery and homicide division as part of a series of moves aimed to address defunding challenges. The cuts come as homicides spiked by about 25% this year compared with 2019.

Baltimore Officer Wounded in Vehicle Ambush, Suspect Killed

Commissioner Michael Harrison said the shooter was driving in the opposite direction of the officers' car and it was the officer in the driver's seat that returned fire and was wounded. Three other officers were in the car.

Baltimore Ambush

NC Motor Officer Seriously Injured Working First Lady's Motorcade

Melania Trump was in Huntersville for a campaign event for President Donald Trump Monday afternoon. The collision happened around 3:25 p.m. on the way to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

A Huntersville, NC, police officer was injured while working a motorcade for First Lady Melania Trump. (Photo: WCNC Screen Shot)

Detroit Police Sniper Kills Barricaded Hostage Taker

A sniper on the Detroit Police Department Special Response Team fired a single shot as the gunman became increasingly violent and posed a serious threat to the hostage’s life, Chief James Craig said.

Video: Florida K-9, Helicopter Crew, Track Down Suspect Who Fled Traffic Stop

The Lee County Sheriff's Office recently released video taken from its helicopter of a suspect fleeing into a wooded area after a traffic stop.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office recently released video taken from its helicopter of a suspect fleeing into a wooded area after a traffic stop.

Iowa K-9 Successfully Locates Toddler Who Had Wandered Off

Officer Duane Kemna and K-9 Kilo of the Mason City Police Department responded to a call that a child had wandered off into the woods with the family dog. They successfully located the child.

Officer Duane Kemna and K-9 Kilo of the Mason City Police Department responded to a call that a child had wandered off into the woods with the family dog. They successfully located the child.

Maryland Police Get Assist from Citizens Rescue 5 from Boat Fire

Five citizens were rescued near Bloody Point in Queen Anne's County, MD, Saturday afternoon after a fire forced them off their craft.

South Carolina Department Eager to Christen New Patrol Boat

Officers with the Mount Pleasant (SC) Police Department have been training hard for several months in anticipation of adding a new asset to its capabilities in service of the community—a patrol boat staffed by officers who will work the local waterways to keep people safe.

Officers with the Mount Pleasant (SC) Police Department have been training hard for several months in anticipation of adding a new asset to its capabilities in service of the community—a patrol boat.

Louisville SWAT Team Criticized Breonna Taylor Raid During Internal Interview

Lt. Dale Massey and other members of LMPD's SWAT team told the Profession Integrity Unit in interviews after Taylor’s death the three officers involved violated a basic rule of policing — identifying your target and what's in the background before you shoot.

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