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Florida Deputy Killed by Rifle Wielding Suspect at Traffic Stop
When deputies approached, the suspect "immediately grabbed for a rifle," at which time a deputy shot him in the head, the sheriff said. The suspect died after being flown to a hospital.
December 16, 2024
Cpl. Elio Diaz at this year's Shop With A Cop program. It was 'an event for which he eagerly signed up each year. His love for his career, the people he served, and the people he served beside was unparallelled,' the sheriff's office said.
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Texas Officer Killed During Sunday Night Traffic Stop
The officer was able to provide a license plate to dispatchers that aided in the suspect's capture, a spokesperson for the Terrell Police Department said.
December 9, 2024
Terrell, Texas, Police Officer Jacob Candanoza was shot and killed Sunday night during a traffic stop. He joined the department in July after serving with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office and in the Marines.
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Man Drew Weapon on Florida Deputy Before Fatal Shooting
Deputies approached the car and the driver was willing to show his hands but drew a handgun when Deputy Jared Mincemeyer asked him to get out of the car.
November 19, 2024
Suspect holding handgun moments before he was fatally shot by a Hillsborough County, Florida, sheriff's deputy.
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Felon Charged with Murder of Chicago Officer During Monday Traffic Stop
The suspect had been placed on electronic monitoring in Will County, Illinois. But earlier this week the tracking device had been cut off and police were investigating.
November 6, 2024
Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop on the city's South Side.
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11 Tips for Preventing Officer Struck-By Deaths
In 2018, after 40 years of service, Col. Tracy G. Trott retired from the Tennessee Highway Patrol and tackled the challenge of trying to help the Colorado State Patrol uncover the reasons behind the agency’s struck-by deaths.
August 29, 2024
There are steps departments can take to reduce the chances of struck-by incidents involving officers operating along roadways.
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Man Arrested After Firing 50 Rounds at New Mexico Trooper During Traffic Stop
A state police vehicle was hit by at least one round, according to an arrest warrant affidavit, but the officer was not struck by gunfire.
August 21, 2024
Fernando Leon Silva faces a charge of attempted second-degree murder for opening fire on a New Mexico State trooper Monday during a traffic stop.
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Florida Sheriff Says He’s Incensed Over Vehicle Attack on Deputy
"I’m incensed that any human being would inflict this type of violence against another human being in our wonderful, special Tampa Bay community," Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said.
July 9, 2024
Hillsborough County, Florida, Sheriff's Deputy Kalin Hall was released from the hospital Saturday. He was run over and seriously injured during a traffic stop Friday.
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Michigan Deputy Shot and Killed During Traffic Stop
Deputy William Henry Butler Jr., 51, was on scene assisting a detective sergeant with the traffic stop when he was killed. Hillsdale County Sheriff Scott Hodshire said the detective sergeant recognized that the driver had outstanding warrants.
June 28, 2024
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Connecticut Police Chiefs Produce Video Teaching Students What to do at Traffic Stops
Last week, the group announced the launch of its initiative called “Breaking Barriers,” aimed at improving communication and understanding between drivers and police officers.
May 22, 2024
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Idaho Deputy Shot and Killed During Traffic Stop
Boise Police said the suspect fled and was located at a residence in Boise less than an hour later, but was "uncooperative." Shortly before midnight, police said the suspect shot at officers, who returned fire.
April 22, 2024
Deputy Tobin Bolter of the Ada County (Idaho) Sheriff's Office was shot and mortally wounded Saturday. He died in the hospital Sunday.
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Nebraska Officer Killed During Traffic Stop Crash
Officer Ross Bartlett’s vehicle was stopped and performing a traffic stop involving a Nissan sedan around 7:37 p.m. when a Ford pickup truck hit the rear of his patrol unit pushing it into the sedan.
April 15, 2024
Ceresco, Nebraska, Police Officer Ross Bartlett was killed Friday night when his vehicle was hit during a traffic stop.
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Small Explosive Device Exposes Florida Deputy to White Powder During Traffic Stop
Deputies called in the St. Johns County Fire Rescue hazardous materials team, the state fire marshal's office, and the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office bomb squad to determine the nature of the substance and check the vehicle for additional devices
April 9, 2024
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