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California Gangs Stockpiling "Ghost Guns"

The hand-assembled firearms — which are legal for people who are legally allowed to possess other firearms — are effectively untraceable, because the most crucial parts have no serial numbers.

Photo: Getty Images

Ohio Officer Collapses, Dies During Training in 90-Degree Heat

Patrolman Vu Nguyen passed away four days after collapsing during a 1.5-mile timed run that was part of the agency's canine handler eligibility process.

Patrolman Vu Nguyen passed away four days after collapsing during a 1.5-mile timed run that was part of the agency's canine handler eligibility process. Image courtesy of ODMP.

K-9 in England Stabbed Four Times During Arrest

The K-9 is now making a good recovery from his injuries, Derbyshire Police said on Twitter.

PD Axle is now making a good recovery from his injuries, Derbyshire Police said on Twitter. Image courtesy of Derbyshire Police / Twitter.

Armed Florida Hostage Taker Fatally Shot

Eustis police called in Lake County's SWAT and negotiation teams. They attempted to get Richards to leave the home for two hours.

Deputies said Tracy Alan Richards, 55, broke into the home where his estranged wife was staying around 3:30 a.m. Thursday, and held the woman and her brother hostage before exiting the home and charging at officers. (Photo: WESH screenshot)

Las Vegas Officer Under Investigation for Response to Concert Shooting

The investigation into Cordell Hendrex, and the rest of the city’s police department, comes as Las Vegas prepares to release its ninth batch of footage and records related to the shooting, which left 58 dead and hundreds injured.

3 Illinois Officers Wounded, Suspect Killed in Standoff

Three officers were shot. Police said the officers are in good condition. Police said an officer shot and killed him in an apartment stairwell around 2:30 a.m. after he fired at officers again.

Officers from 11 different agencies responded to a standoff in South Elgin, IL, Tuesday night. Three officers were wounded and the suspect was killed. (Photo: ABC7 screen shot)

Video: Las Vegas Officer Under Investigation for Response to Concert Shooting

The investigation into Cordell Hendrex, and the rest of the city’s police department, comes as Las Vegas prepares to release its ninth batch of footage and records related to the shooting, which left 58 dead and hundreds injured.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Cordell Hendrex, left, has come under scrutiny for his response to the October mass shooting that left 58 people dead. (Photo: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

California K-9 Separated from Handler Reunited with Retired Officer

The San Francisco Police Officers Association posted on Facebook that the recently retired K-9 separated from his handler will be reunited with the officer.

The San Francisco Police Officers Association posted on Facebook that the recently retired K-9 separated from his handler will be reunited with the officer. Image courtesy of SFPOA / Facebook.

NASRO Honors Officers, Agencies, and Educators

The National Association of School Resource Officers presented awards to school resource officers, agencies, and educators at its national School Safety Conferenc in Reno, NV.

Indiana Police Seize "Trump-Shaped Ecstasy Pills"

Among the illegal drugs seized were what police describe as "Trump-shaped ecstasy pills," with an image of the president on one side, and the words "great again" printed on the other.

Among the illegal drugs seized were what police describe as “Trump-shaped ecstasy pills,” with an image of the president on one side, and the words “great again” printed on the other. Image courtesy of Indiana State Police.

California K-9 Separated from Handler Suffering Anxiety

San Francisco Police Officer Val Kirwan is trying to cut through the red tape that is preventing him from being together with his partner, Baro, as they retire.

California Campus Security Officer Stabbed to Death, Suspect Killed

The 39-year-old public safety employee—who has not yet been identified—was found by another campus employee and police were called.

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