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Texas Proposition 10 Would Allow Agencies' Handlers to Adopt Retired K-9s

"As they get older and more and more used to the families that they're around, these dogs, they're like a pet, and they love their handlers and their families," said Skinner, who is also the chairman of the legislative committee for the Sheriffs' Association of Texas. "So why not give them the ability if they're qualified to be a caretaker for their dog?"

Ferro, a German shepherd, is a patrol and narcotics detection dog for the Collin County Sheriff's Department. If a Proposition 10 passes, he will likely retire as the pet of his handler rather than being sold or even destroyed as required under present Texas law. (Photo: Collin County SD)

Illinois Officers Help Make Girl's "Dream Come True"

A mom in Illinois posted on social media that an officer with the Loves Park (IL) Police Department made their day when he stopped to take a picture with her daughter and his K-9 partner.

A mom in Illinois posted on social media that an officer with the Loves Park (IL) Police Department made their day when he stopped to take a picture with her daughter and his K-9 partner.

Indiana Department Mourns Loss of Retired K-9

Officers with the Warsaw (IN) Police Department are mourning the loss of a K-9 that recently retired from the agency due to illness.

K-9 Dax died from an illness.

Las Vegas K-9 Stabbed During Standoff, Expected to Recover

A K-9 with the Las Vegas Metro Police Department is expected to recover after being stabbed while taking down a suspect involved in a standoff situation on Saturday.

K-9 Hunter is expected to fully recover from two stab wounds to the neck.

Honeywell Launches Spectra Shield 6472 for Military Helmets

Honeywell has announced the expansion of its high-performance hard armor suite of products with Spectra Shield 6472, specifically designed to meet stringent military protection requirements globally.

HD 10X IR Zoom Camera

The Zistos HD IR Zoom Camera is a self-illuminated, high definition, day/night, zoom camera with a 10x optical zoom—making it well suited to tactical applications.

Zistos HD IR Zoom Camera

California Motor Officer Seriously Injured in Crash

A motor officer with the California Highway Patrol was seriously injured when he collided with the back of a van travelling in the left lane of a highway on Tuesday morning.

Louisville Reorganizes Police Department Amid Budget Cuts

The Louisville Metro Police Department has announced that it will merge several of its existing divisions in an effort to make the agency "leaner and more focused."

Connecticut Officer, K-9 Injured in Vehicle Collision

An officer and a K-9 with the Bridgeport (CT) Police Department when a civilian driver collided with the squad car they were occupying on Sunday night.

New Mexico SRO Resigns After Video Surfaces of Him Shoving 11-Year-Old Girl

A school resource officer with the Farmington (NM) Police Department has tendered his resignation after video surfaced of him shoving an 11-year-old girl into a wall and then restraining her on the ground.

A school resource officer with the Farmington (NM) Police Department has tendered his resignation after video surfaced of him shoving an 11-year-old girl into a wall and then restraining her on the ground.

Accused Killer of North Carolina K-9 Officer Pleads Guilty

The district attorney accepted the plea because he worried about the possibility that jurors could give Fenner second-degree murder. Under terms of the plea Fenner will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole.

USCG Seizes $92 Million Shipment of Cocaine off California Coast

The Coast Guard Cutter Alert crew offloaded more than 6,800 pounds of cocaine, worth an estimated $92 million near San Diego on Wednesday.

The Coast Guard Cutter Alert crew offloaded more than 6,800 pounds of cocaine, worth an estimated $92 million near San Diego on Wednesday.

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