Off-Duty Incidents

Off-Duty Charlotte Officer Delivers Baby

“Officer Brennan immediately sprang into action putting on gloves and instructed the mother-to-be to push,” police say.

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Memphis Officer Ambushed Outside of His MS Home

According to Tish Clark, a spokesperson for the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department, the officer was hit in the shoulder and is expected to recover. She described the shooting as an "ambush" and said it occurred around 6 a.m. Monday morning as the lieutenant was heading to work.

2 Suspects in Shooting of Milwaukee Officer Were Free on Bail

Two suspects, one 19 and the other 18, were free on bail in other felony cases prior to the shooting.

Off-Duty Milwaukee Detective Shot Stopping Robbery

Officials said the off-duty Milwaukee Police Department detective intervened, announced that he was an officer and attempted to detain the suspect.

Cleveland Officer's Murder During Carjacking Ruled Duty Death

“We observed Officer (Shane) Bartek utilized training that he received in our police academy to try to disarm the suspect,” Interim Chief Wayne Drummond said. “Our conclusion in the review was that it was a line of duty death.”

NYPD Officer Shot while Sleeping in Personal Car Between Shifts

An on-duty sergeant found the officer after he exited the car, bleeding from a gunshot wound. The injured officer received aid and was rushed to the hospital where he underwent surgery.

Off-Duty NJ Officer Shot Trying to Stop Robbery

Officials said the bullet grazed the face of the officer, who suffered a non-life-threatening injury and was being treated at a local hospital. The officer is expected to recover.

SC Civilians Honored for Helping Officer During Vicious Off-Duty Attack

"We had citizens who not only said something but did something, they prevented him from further injury and possibly the loss of his life," said Chief Alonzo Thompson of the Spartanburg Police Department.

Off-Duty NYPD Officers Shoot Suspect, Father of Gunman Picks Up Gun Fires at Officers

Off-duty officers, who’d just finished work for the day and were leaving the 46th precinct, heard the shots and shouted at the man to drop his weapon, police say.

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Off-Duty CA Officer Saves Motorcyclist Who Crashed into Canal

An off-duty Fresno Police officer, identified as 23-year veteran Thao Xiong, saw the motorcyclist for unknown reasons lose control and crash into the canal at about 7:30 p.m.