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Honoring the Fallen

La. Police Officer Dies from Shooting During Hostage Standoff

July 26, 2024
Lafayette Police Senior Cpl. Segus Jolivette was fatally shot, and three other officers were injured when a man wanted for attempted murder opened fire during a hostage standoff...
Body Cameras

Watch Fla. Police Nab Sex Offender Accused in Violent Attack

July 24, 2024
A 30-year-old man who was listed on the Illinois child sex offender registry was arrested by Miami Beach police in connection with a sexual assault after being on the run for ...
Vehicles

Robbery Suspect Carjacks Calif. Police Cruiser, Crashes into Tree

July 24, 2024
While Glendale police were investigating a report of a robbery at an intersection, a suspect jumped into a cruiser and sped from the scene before crashing into a tree.
Firearms

Colo. Police Officer Seriously Injured in Shooting that Left Suspect Dead

July 24, 2024
A Thornton police officer was rushed to the hospital with "serious but non-life-threatening injuries" after a shootout with a suspect, who was killed in the exchange.
Honoring the Fallen

Oldest New Orleans Police Horse Dies after 2 Decades on the Job

July 23, 2024
Elvis, a roan, warmblood horse, was acquired from Angola in 2002 and served with the New Orleans Police Department mounted until retiring in 2021.
Investigations

Suspect in Killing of Mich. Police Officer Arrested after Manhunt

July 23, 2024
"He seemed evil. It seemed like he didn't have compassion for what he did; he smirked at the camera," said a neighbor of the man accused of killing Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed...