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Special Units

DHS, Governor Reach Agreement to Withdraw Federal Officers from Portland Riot Response

“That plan includes the robust presence of Oregon State Police in downtown Portland,” Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said. “State and local law enforcement will begin securing properties and streets, especially those surrounding federal properties, that have been under nightly attack for the past two months."

July 29, 2020

Patrol

NC Trooper Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash

North Carolina Trooper Nolan Sanders, a five-year veteran, died in a crash in Wayne County.

March 30, 2020

Patrol

Video: NJ Troopers Save Driver Just Before Truck Explodes

Two New Jersey State Troopers rescued a semi-conscious driver from a burning truck earlier this week, pulling him to safety just before the vehicle exploded in flames.

March 4, 2020

Patrol

Cuffed Suspect Shoots, Wounds Pennsylvania Trooper

The state trooper was shot in the pelvic area during a struggle with a suspect who had already been patted down and had his hands cuffed behind his back when the gunshot occurred, according to court documents.

March 2, 2020

Patrol

Maryland Trooper Named NLEOMF February 2020 Officer of the Month

Corporal Wagoner carefully made his way down an embankment to the overturned and burning vehicle. He managed to gain access to the rear passenger side window and noticed a man trapped between the front seats in the middle of the vehicle. He grabbed the man and pulled him from the vehicle.

February 27, 2020

Patrol

Video: New York Trooper Dragged by Vehicle

Video has surfaced showing a trooper with the New York State Police being dragged by a vehicle as he was attempting to conduct a traffic stop in 2017.

February 18, 2020

Patrol

Driver Who Killed Florida Trooper on I-95 Was 'Irate' About Tow Truck Payment

Florida Trooper Joseph Bullock was shot and killed on I-95 after he stopped to help a stranded driver who was reportedly upset by the tow truck fee he was asked to pay.

February 7, 2020

Patrol

Florida Trooper Shot and Killed on I-95, Stopped to Help Gunman

The FHP released a statement Wednesday afternoon that read, "On the morning of February 5, 2020, a FHP Trooper stopped and checked on a disabled vehicle when a subject shot and killed the Trooper, in Martin County, Florida.

February 5, 2020

Patrol

Massachusetts State Police May Fire 22 Troopers in Overtime Scandal

Massachusetts State Police Colonel Christopher Mason announced on Friday afternoon that as many as 22 troopers may face termination in the wake of the ongoing overtime fraud investigation that has led to at least 10 troopers facing jail time and the total dissolution of an entire Troop.

February 3, 2020

Patrol

Woman Fatally Shoots Retired Illinois Trooper, Wounds 2 Others

A woman entered a cigar bar in Illinois on Friday evening and opened fire on a group of patrons, including retired Illinois State Police Trooper Gregory Rieves, retired Special Agent Lloyd Graham, and current ISP Trooper Kaiton Bullock before turning the gun on herself and killing herself, authorities say.

January 27, 2020

Investigations

New York Trooper Injured While Investigating Crash

A New York state trooper was injured Wednesday morning while investigating a crash on the Onondaga Lake Parkway.

January 22, 2020

Patrol

Michigan Officer Trapped, Injured in Rollover Crash

A trooper with the Michigan State Police was injured and trapped inside his vehicle in a rollover crash as he was responding to a stabbing call on Tuesday.

December 18, 2019