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Indiana Agency Hires Full-Time Social Worker

The Bloomington Police Department recently hired a full-time professionally trained social worker to help the agency serve members of the public who are struggling with addiction, homelessness, or mental health issues.

Video: Active Shooter Killed by Federal Officers Outside Dallas Courthouse

Clyde's Facebook page reportedly featured rants about the U.S. government — including talking about Ruby Ridge and the Branch Davidians.

2 New York Bicycle Officers Struck by Man Erratically Driving ATV

Two officers with the Buffalo Police Department were hospitalized after being struck by a man erratically driving an ATV.

Video: Washington Department Welcomes New K-9

The agency posted on Facebook, "Lakewood, meet Kona. Kona, meet Lakewood. Kona and handler Officer Bucat passed their K-9 certification in April, making Kona our third K-9 on active duty in the department. She's pretty cute, but don't mess with her!"

Michigan K-9 Dies from Recently Diagnosed Medical Condition

A K-9 with the Battle Creek (MI) Police Department died Wednesday from a medical condition that had been diagnosed over the weekend.

K-9 Rushin passed away from a recently diangnosed illness.

UK Welcomes Law that Increases Penalty for Subjects that Attack K-9s

Handlers and K-9s in the United Kingdom are welcoming a new law that went into effect earlier this week that significantly increases the maximum penalty for offenders who attack a service dog.

NYPD's ESU Tactical Unit Dispatched to Remove Political Art Depicting Babies in Cages

“It was a waste of time and resources,” fumed one high-ranking source, explaining that police had to use an abundance of caution to make sure the cages weren’t rigged with explosives. “ESU had to go to every one of them to make sure they weren’t dangerous."

Massachusetts K-9, Handler Injured in Vehicle Collision

An officer with the Hingham (MA) Police Department and his K-9 partner were injured in a vehicle collision over the weekend.

Gunman Killed After Bizarre Standoff at Burning California Home

A California gunman held police at bay for six hours Thursday, set fire to several homes, and launched fireworks at surrounding SWAT team members before he charged outside with a shotgun and was shot dead, authorities said.

Barricaded Gunman Dies at Michigan Elderly Home

A barricaded gunman who opened fire on police was shot and killed early Wednesday at an apartment complex housing elderly individuals. It is currently unclear whether the man was shot by police or died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Tennessee Agency Welcomes New K-9 to the Ranks

Officers with the Jonesborough (TN) Police Department welcomed their newest K-9 to the ranks on Tuesday at a ceremony held in front of the agency's headquarters building.

K-9 Nero—a 17-month-old Dutch Shepherd—was purchased and trained from funds raised through Paws in Blue, a non-profit organization in the Jonesborough area.

Colorado Police Mourn K-9's Death from Illness

Officers with the Aurora (CO) Police Department are mourning the loss of one of their K-9 Officers after a serious medical issue claimed the dog's life on Saturday.

Officers with the Aurora (CO) Police Department are mourning the loss of one of their K-9 Officers after a serious medical issue claimed the dog's life on Saturday.

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