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Tag: Natural Disasters: Page 6
Patrol
2 Detainees Drown in Prison Transport Van Swept Away by Hurricane Florence Floodwaters
Two people being transported in a sheriff’s office van in South Carolina died Tuesday when the vehicle was overcome by floodwaters, the Horry County (SC) Sheriff's Office said.
September 19, 2018
Patrol
Missouri Deputy Drowns After Patrol Car Washed Off Road
Sheriff Arnott told reporters that Roberts had just cleared a call, which was a 911 hang-up, when he radioed in that his car had been washed off the roadway.
September 10, 2018
Patrol
Video: Ohio Officers, Robbery Suspects Seek Cover from Tornado Together
Police said there were shopping carts blowing around, patio furniture scattered from a restaurant, benches, even a lamp broke off and fell on a cruiser. Hail pelted the lot and the winds picked up. The officers knew they had to get the teens to safety inside the nearby Hobby Lobby store.
April 9, 2018
Patrol
Kentucky Officer Washed Away and Drowns in Flood
Kentucky State Police say they were notified around 9:15 p.m. (CST) Friday that a Hickman police officer was missing and was possibly in a flooded field.
March 5, 2018
Patrol
Puerto Rico Police Using Sick-Outs in Campaign to Get Millions in Overtime Pay
The increase in absences recently prompted Puerto Rico Police Chief Michelle Hernandez to recommend that U.S. National Guard soldiers help fill the temporary vacancies.
December 28, 2017
Patrol
LEOs Repair Officers' Homes Damaged in Disasters
When Hurricane Irma hit Florida and Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, outside agencies and members of the community stepped up to lend a hand to officers whose homes were damaged or destroyed.
November 22, 2017
Patrol
Hurricane Heroes
When multiple hurricanes brought flooding and destruction in August and September, law enforcement officers mobilized to rescue residents and maintain order in the hard-hit areas of Texas, southern Florida, and Puerto Rico.
November 3, 2017
Patrol
2 Puerto Rico Officers Killed in Hurricane Maria Response
Agent HĂ©ctor MatĂas-Torres and Agent Lorenzo-González of the Puerto Rico Police drowned when their vehicles were caught in floodwaters during Hurricane Maria.
September 24, 2017
Patrol
Governor Thanks Florida First Responders with Free Fishing Licenses
Starting Thursday, Florida's law enforcement officers and first responders will be able to go saltwater and freshwater fishing without a license until June 30, 2018, Gov. Rick Scott announced.
September 22, 2017
Patrol
Arizona Officers Come to Aid of Hurricane Evacuees
Last weekend officers of the Avondale (AZ) Police Department came to the assistance of a Florida family that had evacuated west from Hurricane Irma and needed food, gas for their vehicle, and shelter.
September 22, 2017
Patrol
TX Chief Slams the Washington Post for Errors in Hurricane Coverage
On Tuesday, the Aransas Pass (TX) Police Department went all in on the Washington Post following a recent article about the city recovering from Harvey.
September 15, 2017
Patrol
Jacksonville Deputies Rescue Pets Affected by Irma
The Jacksonville (FL) Police Department has been busy rescuing people affected by Hurricane Irma, as well as people's pets.
September 14, 2017
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