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| | | | | | Louisville police, along with Indiana State Police troopers, descended on a home and confronted a 33-year-old man accused of shooting Orange County Deputy Zac Andry multiple times. |
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| | A 34-year-old woman was charged with accessory after the fact of a felony after her 13-year-old son pled guilty to shooting a Richland County Sheriff's Department K-9. |
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| | A 33-year-old man was fatally shot when he drew a firearm on San Antonio police after leading officers on a foot chase through a parking garage and across a drainage ditch. |
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| | When a Burlington police officer tried to apprehend a man wanted on an arrest warrant, the suspect tried to stab the officer with a needle during a struggle. |
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| | Armored Philadelphia police SWAT vehicles were stationed outside Lincoln Financial Field ahead of the Eagles' final regular season game "to make folks … feel a little more secure." |
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| | "Americans who have worked hard all of their lives … should be able to retire with economic security and dignity," said President Joe Biden about signing the Social Security Fairness Act. |
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| | A set of snowy footprints helped Van Buren County sheriff's deputies find a disoriented man who wandered from a crash and collapsed at the edge of a swamp in dangerously frigid weather. |
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| | A blockade from a fleet of snowplows stopped an accused burglar during an Idaho Springs police chase, forcing the fleeing driver to turn himself in. |
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| | | | | | To start 2025, News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss the horrific attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. Plus, Texas deputies make a large, slithering find during a vehicle search. |
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| | | | | | Managing Editor Paul Peluso, who oversees the Station Design Awards for the OFFICER Media Group, and retired Lt. Frank Borelli take a look at this year's winners. |
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| | OFFICER Magazine looks at our favorite criminally stupid—or criminally unlucky—lawbreakers this year: Tip to aspiring crooks: Ceiling crawl spaces and bathrooms are terrible hiding spots. |
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| | As 2024 winds down, Managing Editor Paul Peluso and Lt. Frank Borelli talk about the Michigan State Police 2025 Model Year Police Vehicle Evaluation and discuss how departments are going electric. |
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| | The second in our trio of special end-of the-year podcast episodes puts a spotlight on some of our favorite feel-good and life-affirming stories from this past year. |
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| | In the first of a series of special end-of-the-year episodes, News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli talk about their favorite examples of line-of-duty valor this past year. |
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| | | | | | Elite EXO soft armor from Point Blank is the result of years of product development and testing. By optimizing the ballistics and carrier design for both male and female officers using flexible materials, it allows for less discomfort and distraction, enabling officers to focus on their tasks more effectively. As a leading innovator in this space... |
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| | | | | | The PPC Breacher from PepperBall offers a practical solution for officers in need of a dedicated glass breaking option. The high impact color offers several key advantages, particularly in tactical scenarios. The Breacher is easily distinguishable from standard launchers, reducing the risk of confusion in high-stress situations. Additionally... |
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| | Defender Mid – Soft Toe boots by ACE Tactical Footwear from Shoes For Crews are engineered to meet the demands of all your daily maneuvers. The boots feature proprietary GLADIATOR outsole technology. The non-metallic Defender Mid – Soft Toe boot is slip, oil, clog and abrasion-resistant, and comfortable enough to wear over those long and active shifts... |
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| | The Rapid Force Duty Holster for Compact Lights from Alien Gear Holsters is designed for the safety and comfort of law enforcement officers. Its reduced form factor ensures comfort during long hours in a patrol car, while its durability and ease of use make it perfect for any field situation. With level 3 retention and maximum trigger protection, your... |
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| | | | A few law enforcement agencies are switching to all- or mostly electric fleets, and the savings on fuel costs has been music to the department ears. Find out how they sparked the change. |
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| | | | Montgomery County Police Officer Patrick Kepp lost his legs in an on-duty collision nearly a year ago. Since then, he has worked to return to full duty. |
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| | This month, a broken man pays it forward. |
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