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How To Close Assault Cases with Thermal Images

You can "see" bruising with infrared thermography, or thermal imaging, that's invisible to the naked eye, uncovering hidden evidence.

Wife Charged with Murder in Death of Tennessee Police Officer

A woman has been charged with first-degree murder and possession of a handgun under the influence in connection with the death of her husband, Officer James "Chip" Smith of the Red Bank (TN) Police Department during a domestic dispute over the weekend.

Washington Deputy Killed in Patrol Vehicle Crash

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department identified the deputy as 25-year-old Cooper Dyson. He has served with the department since 2018.

Naughty and Nice: Policing During the Winter Holidays

The holidays offer myriad opportunities for officers to interact with the public in a positive and inspirational way. However, the season also holds the same perils officers face during the rest of the year—and potentially some heightened dangers due to holiday revelry and winter weather. Here's a quick recap of some of the things to watch out for.

Dutch Officer Murders His Children, Wounds Wife, Commits Suicide

A 34-year-old police officer in the Dutch city of Dordrecht—a suburb of Rotterdam—shot and killed two small children, wounded his wife, and then fatally turned the gun on himself.

Oklahoma Officers Fatally Shoot Man Who Reportedly Killed Wife

A man who reportedly shot and killed his wife was fatally shot by officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department following a slow speed chase.

Sheriff: Man Accused of Shooting CA Deputy Was in U.S. Illegally

The man accused of shooting a Merced County, CA, sheriff's deputy was captured following a nearly hour-long high-speed chase. The sheriff said the man was in the country illegally and the agency had been unable to turn him over to ICE earlier this year because of politics.

WI Officer Shot at Domestic, Saved by Armor

At the home, officers confronted the man who they say pulled out a handgun. The officer pulled his sidearm and the two exchanged fire.

New Hampshire Officer Shot at Domestic, Suspect Dead

Attorney General Gordon MacDonald said that Jeffrey Clough-Garvin, 43, fired his gun at Weare police officers. Officer William Lewis, 27, was struck by gunfire in the arm.

GA Authorities Searching for Man Suspected of Shooting Officer, Killing Girlfriend

According to DeKalb police, officers were ambushed while responding to a domestic call at a home in the Stonecrest area. They were “immediately fired upon” by someone hiding between two homes, Maj. Jerry Lewis said.