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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.

CA Sheriff's Sergeant Dies of On-Duty Heart Attack

Sgt. Harry Cohen “suffered what appears to be a heart attack while training with the K9 team,” Sheriff Chad Bianco said in a Facebook post.

Sgt. Harry Cohen of the Riverside County (CA) Sheriff's Office died during K-9 training. (Photo: Riverside County SO/Facebook)

Colorado Department Announces First-Ever Female Motor Officer

Officer Kelly Amling recently became the first female officer with the Loveland (CO) Police Department to become a motorcycle officer upon completion of her training.

Officer Kelly Amling recently became the first female Loveland (CO) Police Department officer to become a motorcycle officer upon completion of her training.

Colorado SWAT Team Avoided "Unnecessary Confrontation" by Walking Away from Standoff

After several hours, the suspect released his 6-year-old daughter. Police negotiators continued trying to coax him to give himself up. But when that didn’t happen, after about four hours, an internal Aurora police report says “Decision made to vacate.”

Pittsburgh Officers Mourn Loss of K-9

Officers with the Pittsburgh (PA) Police Department are now mourning the death of a K-9 who had served that community for more than a decade.

Officers with the Pittsburgh (PA) Police Department are now mourning the death of a K-9 'Bazer' who had served that community for more than a decade.

Virginia Agency Mourns Loss of Beloved K-9

Officers with the Poquoson (VA) Police Department are now mourning the passing of K-9 Rena, who died on Sunday afternoon. The department said Rena's cause of death was "unexpected, but due to natural circumstances."

Officers with the Poquoson (VA) Police Department are now mourning the passing of K-9 Rena, who died on Sunday afternoon. The department said Rena's cause of death was 'unexpected, but due to natural circumstances.'

Arkansas Officer Killed in Motel Shootout

Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant said the shootout involved three officers and at least one suspect. The three officers were conducting an ongoing investigation as part of the violent crime unit.

3 Tennessee Teens Arrested for Pointing Guns at Undercover Officer

Three teenagers have been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery following an incident in which they allegedly drew weapons and confronted an undercover officer with the Franklin (TN) Police Department on Monday night.

Three teens—from left to right, Daniel Miller, Zachary Smith, and Kendrell Ellison were charged with aggravated robbery.

Chicago PD Adding Officers to Anti-Violence Unit

The Chicago Police Department has announced the addition of more than 200 officers to a special unit assigned to addressing violent crime in the Windy City.

The Chicago Police Department has announced the addition of more than 200 officers to a special unit assigned addressing violent crime in the Windy City.

Utah Officer Faces Charges Following UOF Incident Involving K-9

An officer with the Salt Lake City Police Department faces charges of aggravated assault stemming from an April 2020 incident in which he allegedly ordered his K-9 to bite a subject who was reportedly compliant with commands to get on the ground and raise his hands.

Utah Officer Faces Charges Following UOF Incident Involving K-9

California K-9 Helps Apprehend 2 Men Following Vehicle Pursuit

A K-9 with the Vacaville (CA) Police Department is now credited with the apprehension of two burglary suspects who had attempted to hide from police after leading them on a vehicle pursuit.

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