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Michigan Officers Critically Injured in Crash

The crash occurred in an intersection and involved a Dodge Durango and police patrol vehicle. Two men in the Durango were killed.

September 30, 2024

Georgia Officer Injured When Tree Falls on Patrol SUV in Storm

Clayton County police said Officer Soumah suffered minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for evaluation. “It’s truly a blessing that he wasn’t driving faster, as the tree could have landed directly on the cab,” police said.

September 27, 2024

A Clayton County (Georgia) Police officer suffered minor injuries when a tree fell on his patrol vehicle during Hurrican Helene Friday. The vehicle was totaled.

New York Trooper Critically Injured in Motorcycle Crash

According to state police, a vehicle operated by a 69-year-old woman from Youngstown was exiting the Niagara Scenic Parkway northbound onto State Route 93 around 1:20 p.m. when she failed to yield the right of way.

September 16, 2024

Bus Driver Saves AR Cop’s Life After Fiery Crash

An Arkansas school bus driver saved an officer from flames in the fiery aftermath of a collision when a Pine Bluff Police Department patrol unit struck the stopped bus.

August 30, 2024

When a Pine Bluff officer’s car slammed into the stopped school bus, flames burst out with the officer trapped in the wreckage. He was saved by the bus driver with a fire extinguisher.

Illinois Officer Saved by Vest, K-9 Killed in Shooting

Illinois State Police said Officer Allen Averbeck was taken to an area hospital for treatment for injuries. He was reportedly saved from more serious injuries by his body armor.

August 22, 2024

Alton, Illinois, Police Officer Allen Averbeck and his K-9 partner Odin. Averbeck was injured in a shooting Thursday and Odin was killed.

CHP Officer Critically Injured in Vehicle Strike While Helping Disabled Motorist

According to the CHP, the officer was assisting a disabled vehicle in the slow lane of the freeway around 3:30 a.m. when he was struck by a 2023 Tesla.

August 19, 2024

Ferguson Officer “Fighting for His Life” After Attack During Michael Brown Protest

A protester charged Officer Travis Brown when he attempted to make an arrest, causing him to fall and hit his head and leaving him with a "severe brain injury," Chief Troy Doyle said.

August 12, 2024

Memphis Officer Killed in On-Duty Crash, Second Officer Critically Injured

The crash occurred shortly before 3 a.m. Officers responded and found a gray Nissan and an MPD patrol vehicle had collided. Three men were found to be severely injured at the scene.

August 2, 2024

Memphis Officer Demetrice Johnson was killed Friday in a vehicle crash. A second officer was critically injured.

Louisiana Motor Officer Injured in Hit-and-Run

The Lafayette police officer was on a patrol motorcycle Wednesday when they were hit. The LSP investigation showed that the officer was blocking the entrance ramp with emergency lights activated to block off the route for a funeral procession.

August 1, 2024

Alabama Officer Shot at While Leaving for Work, Suspect Dead

Moody police Chief Reece Smith said officers were called to the residence, where they found the Homewood PD cruiser had been struck with gunfire. The officer was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

July 22, 2024

Iowa Officer and K-9 Partner Recovering from Crash Injuries

Firefighters were called to the scene to mechanically extricate Officer Dao Meunsaveng and K-9 Berro from the vehicle.

July 10, 2024

Des Moines Police Officer Dao Meunsaveng was hit head-on by a pickup truck Tuesday. Firefighters had to cut him and his K-9 partner Berro from the patrol SUV.

Florida Deputy Run Over and Seriously Injured During Traffic Stop

"He ran over me," Deputy Hall can be heard saying in the video. "I need EMS. My leg's broken."

July 8, 2024

Deputy Kalin Hall of the Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff's Office left the hospital Saturday after being run over during a traffic stop. The deputy suffered a broken leg and an injured ankle.

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