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Massachusetts Trooper Injured in Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer

A Massachusetts State Police trooper was injured in a multi-car crash on Tuesday as a snowstorm barreled across the state.

March 15, 2018

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Texas DPS to Start Tracking Troopers' Waistlines

Beginning this month, the Texas Department of Public Safety will begin recording the height, weight and "waist [belly] measurement" of its 4,297 commissioned officers during their routine physical readiness tests to determine if they are obese.

March 9, 2018

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Widow of Slain Texas Trooper Pushing for Tougher "Bond" Laws

Trooper Damon Allen was shot and killed on Thanksgiving Day in Freestone County, TX. Investigators say the trooper's suspected killer was out on bond for assaulting a Smith County, TX, deputy in July. Allen's wife wants to prevent repeat offenders from killing law enforcement officers.

March 6, 2018

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Video: Texas Trooper Wounded in Shootout After Traffic Stop

The shootout happened after the suspect gave the trooper a false name during a traffic stop, resisted arrest, and fled, leading the trooper on a chase.

February 19, 2018

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2 MD Troopers Shot, Wounded Following Standoff

Two Maryland State Police troopers were shot and a suspect was fatally shot during a barricade situation and shootout in Allegany County, police said.

January 26, 2018

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Video: NY Trooper Dies From 9/11-Related Illness

Trooper Michael Anson, 56, spent 31 years with the New York State Police. He was assigned to help with search and recovery at the World Trade Center.

January 2, 2018

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Indiana Trooper Shot in Head During Traffic Stop

Kays became combative during the traffic stop, police said, eventually pulling a gun on Trooper Evans and then shooting him. Evans was "struck in the head."

December 13, 2017

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107-Year-Old Retired Trooper Celebrates Birthday with Michigan State Police

According to the post, Sgt. Clarence Bonter retired from the Michigan State Police Paw Paw post in 1966 after 29 years of service.

December 7, 2017

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SC Trooper Saves 3-Month-Old Who Stopped Breathing

A mother in the car started screaming that her 3-month-old had stopped breathing, says Trooper Crocker. More Here.

November 22, 2017

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OH Trooper, Nurse Rescue Man From Burning Car

Trooper Hanns ran to the passenger side of the vehicle and used his extendable baton to break the window and set the driver free so he could be pulled to safety, shortly before the car exploded. More Here.

November 16, 2017

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NY Man Charged With Impersonating Officer During Traffic Stop

During the stop, Carbonaro displayed a police badge on his belt and stated that he was a federal police officer.

November 15, 2017

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New York Cop Killer Granted Parole

John Ruzas, the man convicted of murdering a New York State Trooper over 40 years ago, has been granted parole.

November 13, 2017