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Moss Point, MS, Police Department
Moss Point's mayor requested an assessment from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, asking for recommendations on how to strengthen the city's police department following resignations of the chief and officers.
Moss Point's mayor requested an assessment from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, asking for recommendations on how to strengthen the city's police department following...
Oct. 3, 2025
Ed Murray | nj.com | TNS
During a recent hearing, U.S. District Court Judge Madeline Cox Arleo said she was satisfied that the Newark Police Department was in “substantial compliance” with reforms contained in a 2016 agreement between the city and the Justice Department.
During a recent hearing, U.S. District Court Judge Madeline Cox Arleo said she was satisfied that the Newark Police Department was in “substantial compliance” with reforms contained...
Oct. 3, 2025
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When an armed suspect who kidnapped a woman became sleepy, he forced a woman to drive, so she drove to a Scottsdale police station, where she escaped her captor.
When an armed suspect who kidnapped a woman became sleepy, he forced her to drive, so she drove to a Scottdale police station, where she escaped her captor.
Oct. 3, 2025
Brunswick, ME, Police Department
Brunswick, ME, police used an air boat Wednesday to reach a 31-year-old duck hunter who became stuck in the mud off Wharton's Point while trying to retrieve several ducks he had shot from the shore.
Brunswick police used their Marine Patrol's air boat to reach a 31-year-old duck hunter who became stuck in the mud off Wharton's Point while trying to retrieve several ducks ...
Oct. 3, 2025

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St. Johnsbury Police Capt. Jason Gray was struck twice by a suspect who opened fire with a shotgun during a December 2024 domestic violence call.
St. Johnsbury Police Capt. Jason Gray was struck twice by a suspect who opened fire with a shotgun during a December 2024 domestic violence call.
Sept. 30, 2025
An Indianapolis police officer continues to recover after he was struck four times, including one round into his ballistic vest, in an exchange of gunfire while confronting suspects in a stolen car.
An Indianapolis police officer continues to recover after he was struck four times, including one round into his ballistic vest, in an exchange of gunfire while confronting suspects...
Sept. 30, 2025
A Fairview Heights police officer escaped injury after a 28-year-old man allegedly rear ended the officer's cruiser because he was 'bored' and hated police officers.
A Fairview Heights police officer escaped injury after a 28-year-old man allegedly rear ended the officer's cruiser because he was "bored" and hated police officers.
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Michigan State Police are still trying to determine the motive behind a mass shooting and fire at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc Township that left four people and the gunman dead.
Michigan State Police are still trying to determine the motive behind a mass shooting and fire at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc Township that left four people and the gunman ...
Sept. 29, 2025
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Hays, KS, Police Department
When a Hays police officer was arriving at the scene of a domestic violence call, a suspect opened fire, and the officer was fatally struck.
When a Hays police officer was arriving at the scene of a domestic violence call, a suspect opened fire, and the officer was fatally struck.
Sept. 28, 2025
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Hays, KS, Police Department
Hays Police Sgt. Scott Heimann, a nine-year veteran with the department, was helping to set up a perimeter around a home during a domestic violence call when he was struck by a shot from the house.
Hays Police Sgt. Scott Heimann was helping to set up a perimeter around a home during a domestic violence call when he was struck by a shot from the house.
Sept. 29, 2025
Broken Arrow, OK, Police Department
Franklin Leinen, a Broken Arrow police recruit, was participating in a physical training session at the academy when he suffered a medical emergency.
Franklin Leinen, a Broken Arrow police recruit, was participating in a physical training session at the academy when he suffered a medical emergency.
Sept. 25, 2025
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The procession for the three Northern York County, PA, police officers killed in an ambush while serving a warrant earlier this month arrives for the funeral service Thursday at Living Word Community Church in Red Lion.
With officers posted on the funeral home's roof for security, family, friends and colleagues came out in a light rain for a service honoring Northern York County Regional Police...
Sept. 25, 2025
Wilmington, MA, Police Department
Zena, a 3-year-old therapy dog with the Wilmington, MA, Police Department, was killed in a head-on collision Tuesday that also injured her handler.
Zena, a 3-year-old therapy dog with the Wilmington Police Department, died after a driver crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with the car of her handler, who also was ...
Sept. 24, 2025