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Special Units

Houston Motor Officer Struck, Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

A motor officer with the Houston Police Department was struck and injured by a pickup truck on Saturday night, leaving the officer with non-life-threatening injuries.

August 19, 2019

Procedures & Policies

AG William Barr Voices Support for LE, Derides "Social Justice" DAs at FOP Conference

Attorney General William P. Barr delivered opening remarks Monday at the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police's 64th National Biennial Conference. He took the opportunity to voice his and the Trump Administration's support for law enforcement, and plans for how to support their mission.

August 12, 2019

Patrol

Texas Department Mourns Death of K-9

The Frisco (TX) Police Department announced on Thursday that a medically-related issue claimed the life of a four-and-a-half year old Belgian Malinois K-9.

August 9, 2019

Point of Law

Video: Injured Veteran Texas Officer Fights City for Recovery Pay

Over three years since suffering a life-changing back injury on duty, Fort Worth Police Officer Kellie Whitehead is fighting with the city to be paid during her recovery following surgery.

August 8, 2019

Patrol

Border Patrol Agent was Guardian Angel for El Paso Mass Shooting Victim

CBP officer Donna Sifford helped tend to Grant’s wounds and got him to safety and medical care. “She was there for me. She never left my side,” he said.

August 7, 2019

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

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

Patrol

Active Shooter Attack at El Paso Walmart, Multiple Fatalities

Police responded to reports of an active shooting in the area of the Cielo Vista Mall shortly before 11 a.m. and asked people to stay clear of the active scene. El Paso Police Sgt. Enrique Carrillo told reporters shortly before 1 p.m. that one person was in custody and there was no longer an "imminent threat" to the area.

August 3, 2019

Patrol

Texas Restaurant Apologizes for Asking Armed Officer to Leave

A Brazilian Steakhouse released a statement apologizing after a manager at its San Antonio, TX, location mistakenly asked a local law enforcement officer to leave the restaurant Saturday night because he was carrying a gun.

July 31, 2019

Patrol

5.11 Tactical Opens 50th Company Owned Retail Store

5.11 Tactical, an innovator of tactical apparel and gear, is celebrating the grand opening of its 50th company owned retail store in Fort Bliss, TX this week.

July 31, 2019

Training

IALEFI Announces 2020 Training Conference

The International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI) 40th Annual Training Conference has been scheduled for April 26 through May 1, 2020 in Houston, TX. IALEFI is currently looking for instructors to submit courses for consideration.

July 31, 2019

Special Units

Texas Deputy Fatally Shoots Carjacking Suspect Who was Beating K-9

A deputy with the Harris County Sheriff's Office shot and killed a carjacking suspect who was reportedly pistol-whipping a responding K-9.

July 30, 2019