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Florida Department Mourns Loss of K-9

Officers with the St. Petersburg Police Department are mourning the loss of K-9 Ares, who was put down by a veterinarian on Saturday night.

K-9 Ares worked alongside Officer Jon Vazquez for six and a half years.

North Carolina K-9 Struck, Killed by Car While Chasing Suspect

A K-9 with the Greensboro (NC) Police Department was struck and killed by a car while chasing a suspect on Friday night.

K-9 Rambo was struck and killed by a car while chasing a suspect.

Nebraska Police Helicopter Crashes, Crewmembers Suffer Minor Injuries

Two pilots with the Omaha (NE) Police Department suffered minor injuries when the helicopter they were flying had a power loss as it was about to land.

Two pilots with the Omaha (NE) Police Department suffered minor injuries when the helicopter they were flying had a power loss as it was about to land.

Houston Motor Officer Struck, Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

A motor officer with the Houston Police Department was struck and injured by a pickup truck on Saturday night, leaving the officer with non-life-threatening injuries.

Looking Back: Child Burn Victims, Recruiting Women, and a Female Motor Officer

In past August issues, POLICE has covered how to investigate children’s burn injuries, efforts to hire female officers, and one woman’s experience as a motor officer.

Patrol Response To…Child Burn Investigations

Answering SWAT Critics

Is SWAT overused? What missions should it be assigned? Is it too costly? And now that patrol officers have rifles and other special gear, is it still needed?

'We still need to be able to bring in a SWAT team to resolve many critical incidents.' —Thor Eells, executive director, NTOA

Video: Commissioner Talked to Suspect to End Philadelphia Standoff

To end a lengthy Philadelphia standoff that left six officers shot and wounded, Police Commissioner Richard Ross used some "unorthodox" tactics, including speaking directly with the suspect.

Police Commissioner Richard Ross took the unusual step of speaking directly with the suspect to help end the standoff.

Illinois Department Welcomes New K-9, Asks Public for Name Suggestions

The Galesburg (IL) Police Department announced on social media that it has recently welcomed a new K-9 to its ranks and would like help coming up with a name.

The Galesburg (IL) Police Department announced on social media that it has recently welcomed a new K-9 to its ranks and is requesting help deciding on a name.

Tactical Helmets

The Propper line of tactical helmets is designed to maximize both protection and comfort for the toughest situations. Officers can choose from a variety of styles to fit their mission.

Propper Tactical Helmets

Philadelphia Suspect in Custody After Hours-Long Standoff, 6 Wounded Officers OK

The suspect in Wednesday's hours-long standoff in Philadelphia in which six officers were shot surrendered to authorities just after midnight Thursday, exiting the residence with his hands in the air.

Multiple Officers Wounded, 1 Critical in North Philadelphia Shooting

One of the officers was reportedly shot in the head and is in critical condition. The critically wounded officer was reportedly conscious when he was taken from the scene.

Philadelphia officers outside a home where a standoff is under way. Six officers have been shot. The wounds are reportedly non-life threatening. (Photo: ABC 6 Screen Shot from Live Coverage)

South Dakota Officer Injured in Vehicle Pursuit

An officer with the Sturgis Police Department was seriously injured when he crashed his motorcycle during a vehicle pursuit early Thursday morning.

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