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3 Texas Students Arrested for Allegedly Threatening School Shooting

Police arrested three boys—each one 17 years of age—after a student overheard them discussing detailed plans to coordinate an active shooting at the school involving explosives and firearms.

Florida Police Train to Patrol Beaches on ATVs to Reduce Crime

Officers with the Miami-Dade (FL) Police Department recently took part in a training event in Key Biscayne during which they became certified to drive ATVs on beaches and other outlying areas in order to respond to calls for service.

Texas Officer Died of Heart Attack After Training

He had spent approximately one hour in a bite suit during the training. Afterwards, he returned home where he collapsed.

Officer Jarrod Friddle of the Cumby (TX) Police Department suffered a fatal heart attack following K-9 training. Photo: ODMP

NTOA to Hold Annual Conference in Milwaukee Next Month

More than 70 courses will be offered, including seminars, practical tracks and several contemporary incident debriefs. Topics include team management, risk mitigation, current case law and emerging trends in tactical operations. Attendees can choose from an outstanding selection of incident debriefs and seminars on patrol, leadership, current legal issues and many other topics.

Video: Florida Motor Deputy Critically Injured in Wreck

FHP Sgt. Dylan Bryan said the driver of the Dodge Dakota pickup, which was towing a lawn trailer, failed to yield the right of way to the deputy, causing the motorcycle to collide with the trailer.

A Clay County, FL, sheriff's deputy was critically injured in an on-duty motorcycle wreck Sunday.

Louisiana K-9 Shot, Killed in Pursuit of Attempted Murder Suspect

The Lincoln Parish (LA) Sheriff's Office announced that K-9 Boco was shot and killed on Friday during the pursuit of a suspect wanted for second-degree attempted murder.

The Lincoln Parish (LA) Sheriff's Office announced that K-9 Boco was shot and killed on Friday during the pursuit of a suspect wanted for second-degree attempted murder, according to a message posted to the agency's Facebook page. Image courtesty of Lincoln Parish (LA) Sheriff's Office / Facebook.

Thermal Goes on Patrol in East Chicago, Indiana

Law enforcement officers experience the benefits of compact thermal imaging.

Colorado Dispatcher Reunited with Officer She Helped After Traffic Crash

Police said Erica Limon — a Denver 911 Communications Center dispatcher and certified EMT — was on her way home after picking up her kids from school when she saw debris flying from a crash. She stopped, told her kids to stay in the car, and ran to the scene. There, she found Lakewood Police Officer Mark O’Donnell — who had been on duty, riding his LPD motorcycle — lying on the ground, moving and breathing, but seriously injured.

Erica Limon — a Denver 911 Communications Center dispatcher and certified EMT — was recently reunited with Lakewood Police Officer Mark O’Donnell — who she had aided after a traffic crash. (Photo: Denver PD/Facebook)

South Dakota Hostage Taker Arrested After Gunfight with Police

A South Dakota man has been arrested and faces numerous charges stemming from an incident in which he allegedly shot at police officers and took hostages in western South Dakota.

Officers rush to arrest a man who reportedly opened fire on officers and briefly held two people hostage. Image courtesy of Pennington County Sheriff's Office / Facebook.

Judge Calls St. Paul Officer "Reckless" in Lawsuit Over K-9 Attack on Innocent Bystander

“Both the city and (the involved police officer) have acknowledged that what happened was a terrible mistake,” Tunheim wrote in his decision. “(Officer Thaddeus) Schmidt’s contention is that his actions, while negligent, did not rise to the level of a constitutional violation. But even taking the facts in the light most favorable to Schmidt, his actions were more than negligent. They were reckless.”

Desiree Collins was taking her garbage out on the morning of Sept. 23, 2017, when she was attacked by a St. Paul police dog looking for a male burglary suspect. Both the city and the involved officer have said the incident was a 'terrible mistake.' (Photo: Screen shot from St. Paul Police Video)

Philly SWAT Officer Shot in Face Last Week Leaves Hospital

The shootout left 49-year-old SWAT team officer Jaison Potts with a broken jaw. He and other officers were trying to execute a search warrant in Germantown.

Thermal Goes on Patrol in East Chicago, Indiana

Law enforcement officers experience the benefits of compact thermal imaging.

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