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Colorado Department Announces First-Ever Female Motor Officer

Officer Kelly Amling recently became the first female officer with the Loveland (CO) Police Department to become a motorcycle officer upon completion of her training.

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Former Nebraska Officer Charged in Connection with Girlfriend's Death

A former officer with the Omaha (NE) Police Department now faces several charges in connection with the 2018 death of his then-girlfriend.

Alaska Officer Accused of $3 Million Theft in Plot with Oil Company Executive

An officer with the Anchorage Police Department is facing wire fraud charges after an investigation revealed that he and a senior executive with Conoco Phillips allegedly defrauded the oil company for millions of dollars.

Oklahoma Officers Use ECD on Man Advancing with "Samurai" Sword

Officers with the Moore (OK) Police Department used an electronic control device (ECD) to end a potentially deadly confrontation with a man armed with a sword.

Northern California City Welcomes New Chief of Police

Chico City Manager Mark Orme announced Matt Madden as the new Chief of Police on Wednesday morning.

North Dakota Officer Shot in Chest Released from Hospital

Officer Lucas Campoverde was shot in the line of duty in mid-August. He had been in intensive care for nearly two weeks following the shooting but emerged from the entrance to the hospital and stood before a gathering of law enforcement officers who came from all around the region to wish him a speedy recovery.

California Officer Calms Distraught Boy with Common Interest in Pokémon

An officer with the Bakersfield Police Department calmed a distraught nine-year-old boy by sharing his interest in Pokémon. Now he carries with him in his vest a Pokémon card given to him by the boy.

California Officer Injured During Foot Pursuit Expected to be Okay

An officer with the Manteca (CA) Police Department is recovering from injuries sustained after a fall from a freeway overpass during a foot pursuit of a suspect.

Video: California Officer Saves Man in Wheelchair Stuck on Train Tracks

An officer with the Lodi (CA) Police Department is being hailed as a hero after she rescued a man in a wheelchair stuck on train tracks just seconds before a freight train passed.

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Seattle Chief Says She Resigned Over City Council Not Seeking Her Advice, Disrespect to Officers

“This is not about the money and certainly isn’t about the demonstrators” who were blocked on a road near her home by neighbors, Best said. “Be real. I have a thicker skin than that. It really is about the overarching lack of respect for the officers, the men and women who work so hard day in and day out.”