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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

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,...

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

A 47-year-old man with a long criminal history was fatally shot by authorities after she shot a Kentucky State Police trooper, carjacked a vehicle, then killed two women and shot two others at a church.

Ky. State Police Trooper Shot Before Suspect Kills 2 Women at Church

July 14, 2025

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

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.

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

July 14, 2025

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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.

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

July 14, 2025

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help after a Colt M4 rifle with five loaded magazines went missing from the trunk of a cruiser.

Calif. Agency Searching for Rifle that Apparently Fell Out of Cruiser's Trunk

July 14, 2025

After arresting a GrubHub driver during a traffic stop, two Tempe police officers went the extra mile and completed the driver's order, dropping off a pizza to a hungry customer.

To Protect and Serve … Pizza: Ariz. Police Deliver Food after Busting Driver

July 14, 2025

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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.

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July 11, 2025

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Antioch police fatally shot a 26-year-old man who allegedly called 9-1-1 and threatened to kill someone before charging at responding officers with a knife.

Video: Calif. Police Officers Take Down Man Charging Man with Knife

July 11, 2025

A 23-year-old man was fatally shot by Howard County police when he charged at an officer with a double-edged spear that he allegedly used to stab his brother multiple times.

Watch Md. Officer Stop Suspect Charging with Double-Edged Spear

July 10, 2025

A Marion County sheriff's deputy was checking on a man walking along the highway when the individual shot a flare and then began removing his pants and throwing money at the deputy.

Video: Man Walking on Highway Fires Flare Gun at Fla. Deputy's Cruiser

July 10, 2025

A Chicago police officer was shot in the leg when an armed suspect's gun discharged during a violent scuffle, and police returned fire, fatally shooting the suspect.

Video: Chicago Officer Shot in Frantic Struggle with Armed Suspect

July 10, 2025

A Woodbridge police officer and an NYPD detective were shot and wounded in an exchange of gunfire in a Woodbridge hotel lobby with a fatal shooting suspect, who was shot and killed.

Watch Deadly N.J. Hotel Shootout Erupt Between Police, Gunman

July 9, 2025

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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.

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

July 11, 2025

Commissioners unanimously voted to eliminate a program offering cash sign-on bonuses to new hires at the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, an initiative started in 2021 in an effort to improve recruiting.

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As Recruiting Needs Change, Wash. Sheriff's Office Ends Cash Bonuses

July 9, 2025

A $2 million plan being considered by the Vallejo City Council would include $15,000 bonuses for new hires and current officers, as well as $5,000 bonuses for referrals.

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Calif. City Mulls Plan for $2M in Police Recruitment, Retention Bonuses

July 8, 2025

Along with lowering the minimum age for recruits to 20.5 years, the NYPD also is temporarily waiving application fees for its open officer exams, which will be offered monthly.

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NYPD Lowers Minimum Age Requirement for Officer Candidates

July 7, 2025

The change to Dallas' police hiring standards is the latest attempt by the city to boost recruitment amid a charter mandate requiring a police force of at least 4,000 officers.

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Dallas Police Department Drops College Requirement for Applicants

June 26, 2025

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While responding to reports of a shooting following a July 4 fireworks display in Albany, New York State Police troopers discovered an apartment fire and began evacuating

Watch N.Y. Troopers Dodge Flaming Debris, Evacuate Burning Building

July 10, 2025

Flooding from recent rainfall had Virginia State police, along with South Boston police and Halifax County rescue crews, working to get motorists to safety after they were stranded by the high water.

Va. State Police Troopers Help with Multiple Rescues after Flooding

July 9, 2025

An alleged drag racer who refused to stop for Atlanta police crashed into a vacant gas station, and the responding officers smashed a window to rescue the passenger as a fire broke out beneath the car.

Bodycam: Atlanta Police Save Woman from Burning Car after Drag Race Crash

July 9, 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

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

Videos

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

One Connecticut State Police trooper was seriously injured when their cruiser struck them after a car crashed into the vehicle at a previous crash along Interstate 91 in Enfield.

2 Conn. Troopers Injured while Responding to Interstate Crash

July 11, 2025

Right-handed pitcher Cam Schlittler, the son of Needham Police Chief John Cam Schlittler, is set to take the mound Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners.

Mass. Police Chief's Son to Make Major League Debut with New York Yankees

July 9, 2025

A 48-year-old man was fatally shot after he exchanged gunfire with a Berrien County sheriff's deputy while trying to flee on foot during a traffic stop. in Niles Township

Video: Fleeing Suspect Fires on Mich. Deputy Before Fatal Shooting

July 8, 2025

Vehicles & Fleet

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.

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July 11, 2025

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

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

July 9, 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

An Alabama State Police trooper deploying stop sticks was struck by a fleeing driver in a stolen vehicle during a chase that started in Pelham and ended in Calera, involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

Stolen Vehicle Driver Sends Ala. Trooper Airborne During Chase

July 3, 2025

Brooklyn Police Lt. Gannon Wood suffered multiple broken ribs, a ruptured spleen and a punctured lung when a tree fell on his cruiser and a limb struck him in the chest.

Ind. Police Officer Seriously Injured when Tree Crashes into Cruiser

July 3, 2025

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