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The NYPD and New York State Police are digging through a landfill in upstate New York as part of the search for a missing 11-year-old autistic boy from Brooklyn.
Oct. 10, 2025
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The latest podcast episode discusses how officers are under attack while attempting to control crowds on city streets.
Oct. 10, 2025
Responding to a 9-1-1 text, Phoenix police shot and wounded a man with a machete after the suspect allegedly held a toddler hostage during a domestic violence incident.
Responding to a 9-1-1 text, Phoenix police shot and wounded a man with a machete after the suspect allegedly held a toddler hostage during a domestic violence incident.
Oct. 9, 2025
Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were pursuing suspects in a retail theft in Franklin County when their vehicle was stopped three miles from the Maryland state line and a man opened fire, kicking off a gun battle.
Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were pursuing suspects in a retail theft in Franklin County when their vehicle was stopped three miles from the Maryland state line and ...
Oct. 9, 2025

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A man driving the vehicle of a 70-year-old homicide victim in Mazomaine led Marinette police and other agencies on a chase before he was fatally shot following a crash.
A man driving the vehicle of a 70-year-old homicide victim in Mazomaine led Marinette police and other agencies on a chase before he was fatally shot following a crash.
Oct. 9, 2025
Thirteen people were arrested and four Boston police officers were injured—some with broken bones—after chaos erupted during a pro-Palestine protest when demonstrators 'turned on police.'
Thirteen people were arrested during a pro-Palestine protest in Boston as demonstrators blocked traffic, kicked a cruiser and assaulted police, with some officers suffering broken...
Oct. 8, 2025
A Nassau police motorcycle officer was rushed to the hospital in serious condition after crashing into a pickup truck as part of a funeral procession for a relative of another officer in Lindenhurst.
A Nassau County Highway Patrol motorcycle officer was rushed to the hospital in serious condition after crashing into a pickup truck as part of a funeral procession for a relative...
Oct. 7, 2025
A police cruiser was set on fire. In Randolph, fireworks were fired at police. And in Middleborough, an officer was almost run down as police in the state tried to crack down on illegal street takeovers.
A police cruiser was set on fire in Boston. Fireworks were shot at police in Randolph. And in Middleborough, an officer was almost run down as police in the state tried to crack...
Oct. 7, 2025
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Oct. 8, 2025
Sikeston, MO, Department of Public Safety
Sikeston, MO, Police Officer Henry Franklin was fatally shot Monday during a SWAT raid to serve a warrant in a homicide investigation at a Mississippi County home.
Sikeston Police Officer Henry Franklin was fatally shot as a SWAT unit tried to serve a warrant in a homicide investigation at a Mississippi County home.
Oct. 8, 2025
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Ten Lipscomb, AL, police officers resigned over the weekend as the city faces questions about its financial health.
According to Lipscomb's police chief, the department saw 10 officers resign over the weekend as the city continues to face questions about its financial health.
Oct. 8, 2025
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A lot has changed over the years, but a backup handgun is still a good idea—if your department permits it.
Oct. 7, 2025
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With its suite of customizable templates to create a variety of necessary forms for law enforcement agencies, CentralSquare's Centerline AI earned the OFFICER Labs — Tested/Field...
Aug. 19, 2025
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Cpl. Jared Douds (ret.) receives a face full of chemical irritant spray when he volunteered to help test the Defender LE OC product.
We field-tested ASP's Defender LE OC product with a retired officer with roughly 20 years of chemical munitions experience who volunteered to "take the hit": "The heat sensation...
June 30, 2025
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Casio designed and manufactured the G-SHOCK so that it could not only survive depths and conditions beyond unequipped human capacity, but still function reliably for years on ...
Oct. 15, 2024
Iberville Parish, LA, Sheriff's Department
Iberville Parish Sheriff's Deputy Charles Riley was shot and killed while he was interviewing a suspect at the Iberville Parish Courthouse with another deputy, who was critically injured in the shooting.
Iberville Parish Sheriff's Deputy Charles Riley was shot and killed while he was interviewing a suspect at the Iberville Parish Courthouse with another deputy, who was critically...
Oct. 7, 2025
Chowchilla, CA, Police Department
Chowchilla, CA, Police Officer Ray Barrantes, who was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer.
"Moments of tragedy like this are devastating to our department and especially the family of this amazing officer," said Chowchilla's police chief following the death of Officer...
Oct. 5, 2025
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
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