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Tennessee Officer Struck by Vehicle at Traffic Stop

An officer with the Gallatin (TN) Police Department who was struck by a passing vehicle during a traffic stop on Friday is "awake and alert," the agency said on Facebook.

Federal Bill Requires Police Fleets to Install Safety Tech to Protect Officers from Being Struck by Other Drivers

Two senators and a state representative from Illinois have introduced a bill that aims to increase awareness of Move Over laws and encourage police fleets to install safety technology to further promote officer safety along the side of the road.

North Carolina Officer Struck by Suspect Vehicle Treated and Released

An officer with the Fletcher (NC) Police Department who had responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle in a grocery store parking lot on Tuesday evening suffered minor injuries when the driver of that car attempted to flee the area.

Montana Deputy Dies When Struck by Patrol Vehicle

A deputy with the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office died on Saturday night after being struck by his patrol vehicle as it slipped on an icy road surface.

CHP Officer Struck by Suspected DUI Driver

A 15-year veteran of the California Highway Patrol reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a suspected drunk driver while directing traffic on a state highway on Saturday night.

New York Officer Struck by Vehicle at Traffic Stop

An officer with the New York Police Department was struck by a car during a traffic stop in Brooklyn on Saturday.

Texas Deputy Killed When Passing Car Leaves Roadway, Striking Him

A deputy with the Falls County (TX) Sheriff's Department was struck and killed as he assisted a motorist stopped beside a freeway in the central area of the state on Friday afternoon.

Chicago Officer Struck by Patrol Vehicle During Foot Pursuit

An officer with the Chicago Police Department was hospitalized on Thursday afternoon after he was struck by a patrol vehicle as he was engaged in a foot pursuit of a man suspected to be armed.

Teen Pleads Guilty in Death of Washington Officer

Emiliano Garcia was 16 when he was behind the wheel of a pickup truck fleeing police and a pursuing patrol vehicle struck and killed Officer Diego Moreno after he deployed spike strips to end the pursuit.

Michigan Officer Struck by Suspected Drunk Driver

An officer with the St. Clair Shores (MI) Police Department suffered a possible concussion when he was struck by a suspected drunk driver in the early morning hours on Sunday.