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Sheriff Joe Warns Border Militia

The arrest of a border vigilante accused of pointing a gun at a Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff’s deputy during a confrontation in a desert smuggling zone shows that the "minuteman" militia movement is still active in Arizona and a growing threat to public safety, law-enforcement officials say.

August 20, 2013

Weapons

Ala. District to Arm Teachers, Staff

Despite Gov. Robert Bentley's vetoing a local bill to arm teachers and staff in Franklin County Schools (FCS), the Alabama state legislature passed the legislation last week.

May 27, 2013

Weapons

Texas Town Allows Concealed Carry for City Employees

The Aransas Pass (Texas) Police Department and city manager have begun crafting a policy allowing city employees to carry concealed weapons to protect themselves from an active shooter.

May 16, 2013

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Video: N.M. Trooper, Bystanders Save Girl

A New Mexico State Police trooper and several bystanders lifted an overturned vehicle and pulled an 8-year-old girl to safety at an accident scene.

May 16, 2013

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Mother Rams Vehicle of Daughter's Kidnapper

A determined and courageous mother chased the man who abducted her little girl across Albuquerque Wednesday evening before crashing into his car and launching a massive police search.

May 15, 2013

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Video: Ga. Man Rescues Cop Trapped In Wreck

A Fulton County (Ga.) Police officer was pulled out of a wrecked cruiser by a citizen who witnessed a drunk driver strike the cruiser head on and trap the officer.

April 10, 2013

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Ga. Man Rescues Cop Trapped In Wreck

A Fulton County (Ga.) Police officer was pulled out of a wrecked cruiser by a citizen who witnessed a drunk driver hit the cruiser head on and trap the officer. Read the full story here.

April 10, 2013

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15 People Stabbed at Houston-Area Campus

A community college student stabbed 15 people Tuesday morning at a Houston-area vocational school before Harris County Sheriff's deputies took him into custody.

April 8, 2013

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Video: Bystanders Help Ohio Cop Break Up Fight

A casino patron and municipal bus driver helped a Cleveland Police officer subdue three teens during a physical confrontation earlier this month in downtown's Public Square.

March 24, 2013

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Video: Iowa Cop Pulls Teen from Burning Car

An Urbandale (Iowa) Police officer and police intern pulled an unconscious teen from his burning vehicle Sunday evening, likely saving the 18-year-old's life.

March 11, 2013

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Citizens Help Calif. Cop After Gang Member's Gun Grab

Joseph Locaso spotted the officer struggling with Phyrun Dok, 28, in the parking lot of Albierto's Restaurant. When Locaso saw Dok grab the officer's gun, he jumped on him and pulled his arm off the gun.

March 10, 2013

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Cab Driver Aided Wounded Riverside Officer

Riverside Police credit cab driver Karam Kaoud with saving the life of Officer Andrew Tachias, who was critically wounded by Chris Dorner in an early morning shooting.

February 19, 2013