Community for Cops
A man reportedly attacked an officer with the Evansville (IL) Police Department at a local hospital, breaking the officer's nose and leaving him with other injuries.
The officer—who has not yet been identified—was taken to a nearby hospital and later released.
An officer with the Duluth (MN) Police Department was wounded and a K-9 was killed when shots rang out during a standoff with an armed man at a domestic dispute call on Sunday night.
A deputy with the Greenville County (SC) Sheriff's Office was reportedly struck by a vehicle that suddenly drove at him as he responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle.
The owner of a dog that attacked a Maricopa County (AZ) Animal Care and Control officer in November has been charged with one felony count and one misdemeanor count of "assault by a vicious animal."
The officer—who has not been identified—was transported to a Boston-area hospital via MedFlight helicopter out of an abundance of caution.
Deputy Brian Wiedel suffered minor injuries and was treated and released from a nearby hospital.
An officer with the Burlington (VT) Police Department says she suffered three concussions and permanent hearing damage during a training exercise at the Vermont Police Academy.
An officer with the Lafayette (IN) Police Department is in serious condition after being shot in the back by another officer who was firing at an aggressive dog advancing on them.
An officer with the Tontitown (AR) Police Department was reportedly dragged by a suspected drunk driver on Sunday night.