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Monroe County sheriff's deputies tracked down and arrested two suspects after a chase from Ohio was halted by a Veterans Day parade and resumed when deputies located the vehicle...
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A Nebraska man faces charges after St. Louis police say he threw fireworks at officers who were breaking up a street takeover involving nearly 100 vehicles performing stunts.
Nov. 9, 2026
A Lakewood police agent was killed and three others were wounded after a gunman opened fire as officers approached him near an RTD bus, touching off a deadly exchange of gunfire...
Nov. 6, 2026
Two Fall River officers were shot and wounded before returning fire and fatally striking a suspect who investigators say was carrying a handgun modified with a "switch" conversion...
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This week's podcast explores two unusual cases in which passing motorists helped police officers chase down suspects by giving them a ride. Plus other law enforcement news and...
Nov. 6, 2026
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LAPD Officer Thomas Denton, who had been with the department since 2006, died after an incident during a dive team training exercise in Huntington Beach.
Nov. 6, 2026
Body camera footage shows two Cherry Hill police officers patiently building trust with a distressed man before convincing him to step back from an overpass and return to safety...
Nov. 5, 2026
Body camera footage shows two Fredericksburg police officers entering a smoke-filled home and locating a woman trapped inside before pulling her to safety.
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The Point Blank FAS G4-PC impressed with its comfort, ventilation and balanced feel during range training, tactical exercises and daily patrol use.
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The TRIKKE POSITRON introduces a lightweight, versatile electric patrol vehicle designed to overcome the limitations of traditional police transport tools, offering off-road capability...
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Aug. 11, 2026

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Parker Perry and Mason Acheson have been identified as the Spokane County deputies shot during a deadly ambush while responding to a domestic violence call in Spangle.
Nov. 6, 2026
A Spokane County deputy died and another was not expected to survive after gunfire erupted as law enforcement officers approached a home where a domestic violence shooting had...
Nov. 5, 2026
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Cherokee Indian Police Det. Jeff Smith died after suffering a medical emergency while helping pull a fleeing suspect up a riverbank following a foot chase.
Nov. 4, 2026
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Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Terpsma was shot and killed Friday while responding to a disturbance call in Eureka.
Nov. 2, 2026