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Investigations

Grandma Thwarted Mass Shooting in Texas

A planned mass shooting at a Lubbock, TX, hotel was averted when a gunman's grandmother convinced him he needed to go to a hospital, according to federal authorities.

August 6, 2019

Investigations

FBI Launches Domestic Terrorism Investigation of Gilroy Shooting

Federal authorities have launched a domestic terrorism investigation into the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting in California that left three dead, authorities said at a news conference on Tuesday.

August 6, 2019

Patrol

Officers Praised for "Remarkable" Response to El Paso Walmart Shooting

El Paso Mayor Dee Morgan praised the officers for "remarkable police work" that saved lives and for capturing the suspect without firing a shot. In a press conference Saturday evening Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expressed "incredible gratitude" for law enforcement "minimizing the loss of life by confronting the shooter."

August 5, 2019

Training

U.S. Department of Defense POST Selects Acadis Readiness Suite

The U.S. Department of Defense Peace Officer Standards and Training (DoD POST) has awarded Envisage Technologies a contract for the Acadis Readiness Suite. It will support legally defensible training and certification records for approximately 120,000 police officers.

July 31, 2019

Patrol

Cartel Leader El Chapo Gets Life in Federal Prison

“Why did we go to trial?” Guzmán asked rhetorically. “Why didn’t you sentence me on day one?” Sentencing judge Brian Cogan provided the answer in handing down the maximum sentence, citing the “mountain” of evidence presented against Guzman.

July 17, 2019

Special Units

Federal Prosecutors Allege CA MS-13 Members Committed Gruesome Murders

Four people were killed in the Angeles National Forest by members of the Fulton clique wielding machetes, baseball bats and knives, the indictment alleges. Along with a slaying in the Malibu hills and another in Whitsett Fields Park in North Hollywood — the clique’s “stronghold,” prosecutors said — the six killings were committed by gang members hoping to gain entry into or advance within the clique’s ranks, according to the indictment.

July 16, 2019

Patrol

Feds Warn of Possible Terror Attack on Independence Day

The FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Counterterrorism Center have issued a warning to local law enforcement officials to be vigilant to signs of a terror attack during Independence Day events and celebrations.

July 2, 2019

Special Units

Task Force Operation Busts Major Gang Drug Distribution Network

An operation conducted by local, state, and federal law enforcement has brought down a major methamphetamine distribution network in California.

June 24, 2019

Special Units

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.

June 17, 2019

Patrol

MS Gang Threatens Officers Over Fatal Memphis Shooting

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety released a bulletin to law enforcement on Thursday evening warning of the threat by the Gangster Disciples street gang.

June 14, 2019

Patrol

2 New York Officers Injured in Gunfight with Suspect During Drug Raid

Multiple agencies were working with an FBI task force in seeking to arrest 42-year-old Samuel Galberth at a hotel when the gunfire broke out.

June 5, 2019

Command

Trump Plans to Nominate FOP's Canterbury to Command BATF

Canterbury currently serves as president of the National Fraternal Order of Police, a position he has held since 2003.

May 31, 2019