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The latest podcast episode takes a look at the heroic efforts of Florida sheriff's officers to save a pregnant woman who was shielding a boy as a man attacked her. Plus, why it's not a good idea to twerk on a police cruiser.

The Lineup: Fla. Officers Defend Pregnant Woman Defending Child

July 18, 2025

The latest podcast episode takes a look at the heroic efforts of Florida sheriff's officers to save a pregnant woman who was shielding a boy as a man attacked her. Plus, why it...

The explosion happened at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Biscailuz Training Center, which house the agency's special enforcement bureau and arson explosive detail, including the bomb squad.

At Least 3 Los Angeles County Deputies Killed in Training Center Blast

July 18, 2025

An Amherst police officer fought with a suspect wielding two knives during a domestic disturbance call at a home when the man climbed out a back window and attacked police before he was shot and wounded.

Bodycam: Suspect with 2 Knives Charges at, Stabs N.Y. Police Officer

July 18, 2025

Fall River police officers kicked down doors and battled heavy smoke to search for and evacuate residents—many with mobility issues—from a fire that tore through an assisted living facility.

Watch Mass. Police Rescue Residents from Assisted Living Facility Fire

July 18, 2025

California State Parole Agent Joshua Byrd, 40, was shot and killed in his Oakland office by a 48-year-old gunman who was apprehended by police as he tried to flee the scene.

Honoring the Fallen

Calif. Parole Agent Killed in Office: 'This is a Heartbreaking Loss'

July 18, 2025

With only 16 homicides so far this year as Miami sees an overall drop in violent crime, Police Chief Manuel Morales says it's possible for the city to beat its record low of 24, which the city came close to beating last year.

Miami Police Report 20% Decrease in Homicides for 1st Half of 2025

July 18, 2025

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While on a marine patrol, Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Sgt. Richard Newton spotted a small sailboat in an unusual area of the harbor and quickly determined that the vessel was sinking with five teenage boys still aboard.

Mass. Police Sergeant Rescues 5 Teens from Sinking Sailboat in Harbor

July 18, 2025

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Fla. Officers Stop Man Attacking Pregnant Woman Shielding Boy

July 17, 2025

Denver police investigating a fireworks call confronted a group next to a launcher when officers clashed with a man who appeared to be reaching into his waistband to arm himself with a loaded handgun, which was later recovered.

Video: Man Goes for Gun in Waistband in Clash with Denver Police

July 17, 2025

A visit to Alcatraz, the former infamous prison that's now a popular national park in San Francisco Bay--by U.S. Attorney General and Pam Bondi was part of President Donald Trump's push to use the facility to

Poll: AG Pam Bondi, Officials Visit Alcatraz; Should Feds Reopen Prison?

July 17, 2025

A man was arrested in connection with gun violations and impersonating a first responder after executing a search warrant, and they found a fire truck for a fake department with ties to an unusual 2023 case.

LAPD, ATF Seize Phony Agency's Fire Truck During Strange Residential Raid

July 17, 2025

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Tactical

With an aging bomb-retrieving robot that was increasingly in need of repairs, Kalamazoo police were looking for a second unit as a backup. That's when the Grand Rapids Police Department stepped in.

EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)

Mich. Police Force Donates Bomb-Retrieving Robot to Help Fellow Agency

July 17, 2025

Bath Township police fired shots, deployed a Taser and fought with a knife-wielding suspect accused of stabbing one person and holding another hostage while breaking into multiple houses.

Watch Mich. Police Officers Save Hostage Held at Knifepoint

July 16, 2025

A Lennox resident had come across the black, hard-shelled carrying case holding the lost Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department rifle and initially thought it had a musical instrument inside.

Resident Finds, Returns Lost Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Rifle

July 15, 2025

When Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies responded to a residential burglary in progress in Lynwood, they fatally shot a suspect who was straddling and repeatedly stabbing a woman.

Watch Calif. Sheriff's Deputies Stop Man Violently Stabbing Woman

July 14, 2025

A 53-year-old man was fatally shot by Colorado Springs police during a shooting after the armed suspect fired on officers twice, including when he was struck by gunfire.

Video: Colo. Police Take Down Gunman who Fired on Officers Twice

July 14, 2025

Training & Careers

Citing recruiting and staffing struggles the agency has faced over the past two years, the Wingate Town Council voted to dissolve its police department during a meeting that saw officers voicing their objections.

N.C. Town Disbands Police Force: 'We Can't Compete with Larger Agencies'

July 16, 2025

The Illinois State Police's most recent cadet class included 52 officers with law enforcement experience in a 12-week accelerated program and 43 officers in the traditional 29-week academy.

Hiring & Promotion

Ill. State Police Graduates Largest Cadet Class in 25 Years

July 15, 2025

The Atlanta Police Department's pressure to fill its vacant positions ahead of next year's World Cup is coupled with a need to reduce overtime hours that put a large dent in the city budget this year.

Hiring & Promotion

Atlanta Police Group Offers $10K to Join Force Ahead of 2026 World Cub

July 14, 2025

As of June, the Dallas Police Department forecasted adding 320 new officers to its 3,200-strong force by the end of September, while on track to lose 172.

Hiring & Promotion

Dallas PD Hopes to Hit 4K Officers by '29, Despite Scaled-Back Hiring Plan

July 14, 2025

Constantly facing a cycle of having to fill officer vacancies, Chippewa Falls Police Chief Ryan Douglas asked city officials to consider increasing the $5,000 incentive for hires from other agencies.

Hiring & Promotion

Wis. Chief Asks for Increase in Lateral Hire Bonuses to Help Staffing Woes

July 11, 2025

On the Street

Georgia, the Dade County Sheriff's Office first bloodhound K-9, was left in a cruiser with a malfunctioning air conditioner and a failed heat alarm, and her death led to a deputy's firing and changes in the agency's policies.

Honoring the Fallen

Ga. K-9 Dies after Dog Left in Deputy's Cruiser with Faulty A/C

July 16, 2025

A man dressed in what appeared to be a woman's sundress and wearing a large straw hat tried to rob a Winchell's doughnut shop with a knife and airsoft gun before fleeing after a wild clash with employees.

Watch LAPD Chase Down Provocatively Clad Robbery Suspect

July 15, 2025

One New Britain police officer was pinned between a gas station's steel beam and the door of a stolen car while trying to apprehend a suspect who was found asleep at the wheel at a pump.

Video: 2 Conn. Police Officers Injured by Fleeing Driver in Stolen Car

July 15, 2025

An Atlanta police officer in a foot chase with a man accused of pointing a gun at people received unexpected help from a bystander who helped the officer subdue the suspect.

Video: Bystander Helps Atlanta Police Officer Subdue Fleeing Suspect

July 15, 2025

A juvenile is accused of punching a mounted Trumbull County sheriff's deputy's horse in the neck, chest and shoulder while authorities were controlling a crowd after a large fight at the county fair.

Girl Punches Mounted Ohio Deputy's Horse after Fight Erupts at Fair

July 14, 2025

Videos

Benjamin Song is one of 11 suspects—some who wore Kevlar vests and carried AR-style rifles—accused in a coordinated ambush at an ICE detention center in which an Alvarado police officer was shot in the neck.

Former Marine Reservist Accused in Texas ICE Facility Ambush Caught

July 16, 2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James and 20 other state attorneys general sent a joint letter pushing for federal legislation that would prohibit immigration agents from wearing masks and concealing their identities

N.Y. Attorney General Urges Feds to Ban ICE Agents from Wearing Masks

July 16, 2025

Grand Blanc Township police nabbed a man wanted on multiple felony warrants after he fled an attempted traffic stop and led authorities on a 12-minute chase that ended when he crashed on a dirt trail Gaines Township.

Video: Mich. Police Go Off-Road to Pursue Wanted Man on Motorcycle

July 15, 2025

The latest episode talks about stats from the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund that show an over 50% drop in line-of-duty deaths in the first half of 2025. Plus, other police news and headlines.

The Lineup: What's Behind the Sharp Decline in Police Fatalities?

July 14, 2025

Vehicles & Fleet

Richmond Heights police used facial recognition technology to identify two suspects who were part of a group of roughly 10 women who swarmed a cruiser and danced on the vehicle, damaging the hood.

Dashcam Video: Women Swarm Ohio Police Cruiser, Twerk on Hood

July 14, 2025

Dallas police were on their way to a false report of a shooting when a cruiser collided with a civilian vehicle at an intersection, sending an officer and the driver of the other car to the hospital.

Dallas Police Officer Seriously Injured Responding to Swatting Call

July 11, 2025

Doña Ana County Sheriff's Deputy Antonio Aleman had been with the agency since April 2021, and he was remembered as

Honoring the Fallen

N.M. Sheriff's Deputy Killed in On-Duty Collision with Tractor-Trailer

July 9, 2025

Two Southfield police officers were injured after alleged tire thieves slammed into the officers' cruiser before one of the suspect's tried to escape authorities by jumping in a pond.

Watch Suspect Try to Swim Away after Ramming Mich. Police Officers

July 8, 2025

When a Marion County sheriff's deputy tried to stop a vehicle with obscured plates and tinted windows, the driver—a convicted felon—kicked off a high-speed chase with a 1-year-old child in the backseat.

Watch High-Speed Chase as Fla. Deputies Stop Driver with Kid in Car

July 3, 2025

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Investigations

According to a new memorandum of understanding, Atlanta police must notify the citizen review board of an incident or investigation closure within 24 hours, and the board has three days to report its decision.

Atlanta Police, Citizen Board Reach New Agreement after Months of Talk

July 15, 2025

TV news footage captured a man who appeared to be firing at federal agents as protesters clashed with authorities during an immigration raid in Camarillo.

Man Fires at Agents During Calif. Immigration Raid; $50K Reward Offered

July 11, 2025

A 54-year-old woman is accused of stealing jewelry and money from an assisted living facility, and Shorewood police stopped her twice from allegedly trying to flush the stolen items.

Ill. Police: Caregiver Tries to Flush Stolen Jewelry as Officers Arrive

July 9, 2025

Armed suspects wearing tactical gear targeted the Prairieland ICE detention facility used fireworks to draw officers outside, where the suspects opened fire, wounding an Alvarado police officer.

11 Suspects Accused in 'Planned Ambush' at Texas ICE Detention Center

July 8, 2025

Command/HQ

Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Rosie Cordero-Stutz urged commissioners to OK a $93 million funding boost for the agency, warning,

Fla. Sheriff: Agency's Funding Not Enough in Mayor's Proposed Budget

July 17, 2025

Sgt. Dale Berrian, who had been with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office for over two decades, suffered a cardiac event and didn't regain consciousness after helping a motorist move a disabled vehicle at the end of his shift.

Honoring the Fallen

Fla. Deputy Dies from Complications Following On-Duty Cardiac Event

July 16, 2025

With thousands of National Guard troops still remaining in Los Angeles following protests over immigration raids, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state officials called for a full deployment withdrawal.

Trump Withdraws 2K National Guard Troops from Los Angeles

July 16, 2025

As communities see increasing civil disturbances, law enforcement agencies can find strong allies in faith-based leaders. But leaders need to build those relationships before emergencies happen.

Faith-Based Leaders Can Be Force Multiplier for Police During Crises

July 15, 2025

Honoring the Fallen

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is evaluating its K-9 training program after Sam, a 2-year-old Belgian Manolis, suffered a medical emergency during a session and died of a possible heat-related illness.

Honoring the Fallen

S.C. Sheriff's K-9 Dies of 'Apparent Heat-Related Illness' after Training

July 11, 2025

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NLEOMF CEO Says Culture Shift May Play Role in Steep LODD Decline

July 9, 2025

Odessa Police Officer Bailey Martin and family members were on a trip to the Guadalupe River near Kerrville for the July 4 holiday when severe flash flooding struck the area.

Honoring the Fallen

Texas Police Officer who Went Missing in Flash Flooding Found Dead

July 8, 2025

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2025 Mid-Year Law Enforcement Fatalities Report Reveals Law Enforcement Deaths Have Decreased by More Than 50% Over Last Year

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