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    OFFICER Media Group Announces New Valor Awards Program

    Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director
    Feb. 17, 2025
    We are proud to announce this new program recognizing officers who go above and beyond the call of duty.
    Thurston County sheriff's deputies pursued a suspect along snow-covered roads in the Tumwater area, and the chase turned into a standoff following two PIT maneuvers.
    Vehicles & Equipment

    Video: Snowy Wash. Chase Ends with PIT Maneuvers, Standoff

    Joe Vince
    Feb. 17, 2025
    Thurston County sheriff's deputies pursued a driver in a pickup truck along snow-covered roads in the Tumwater area, and the chase ended in a standoff following two PIT maneuvers...
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    The controversial bill—signed by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox amid protests in Sal Lake City—goes into effect July 1 and bans unions for police officers and other public employees from negotiating contracts on behalf of the workers they represent.
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    Utah Bans Unions for Police, Other Public Workers from Collective Bargaining

    Joe Vince
    Feb. 17, 2025
    The controversial Utah bill, which was signed amid protests, bans unions for police officers and other public employees from negotiating contracts on behalf of the workers they...
    In recently released body camera footage, a Cincinnati police officer shared a story of personal loss with a distressed woman before pulling her to safety from the ledge of a parking garage.
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    Watch Cincy Police Save Woman off Ledge: 'There's an Angel for You'

    Joe Vince
    Feb. 14, 2025
    In recently released body camera footage, a Cincinnati police officer shared a story of personal loss with a distressed woman before pulling her to safety from the ledge of a ...
    Yavapai County, AZ, Sheriff’s Office
    Flames from a massive explosion spread to a Yavapai County sheriff's deputy's cruiser after a high-speed pursuit ended when a fleeing suspect used a blowtorch to ignite a propane tank.
    Vehicles & Equipment

    Video: Ariz. Police Chase Ends with Blast when Driver Ignites Propane

    Joe Vince
    Feb. 14, 2025
    Flames from a massive explosion spread to a Yavapai County sheriff's deputy's cruiser after a high-speed pursuit ended when a fleeing suspect used a blowtorch to ignite a propane...
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    Public Safety Support Act Adds Suicide to Police Benefits Program

    Robert Bowling
    Feb. 13, 2025
    In addition to death benefits related to suicide, the legislation also allows law enforcement officers to file disability claims arising from personal injury associated with PTSD...
    When Milwaukee police responded to reports of a gunman firing shots along several street blocks, the suspect opened fire and was fatally shot after wounding an officer.
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    Milwaukee Police Officer Shot by Rifle-Toting Suspect Needs Surgery

    Joe Vince
    Feb. 13, 2025
    When Milwaukee police responded to reports of a gunman firing shots along several street blocks, the suspect opened fire and was fatally shot after wounding an officer.
    A man accused of severely beating and strangling his ex-girlfriend allegedly attacked a responding Monroe County Sheriff's Office sergeant in Key Largo before stealing his cruiser and then carjacking an SUV.
    Vehicles & Equipment

    Watch Attempted Murder Suspect Steal Fla. Deputy's Cruiser

    Joe Vince
    Feb. 13, 2025
    A man accused of severely beating and strangling his ex-girlfriend allegedly attacked a Monroe County Sheriff's Office sergeant in Key Largo before stealing his cruiser and carjacking...
    Thurston County, WA, Sheriff's Office | Jacksonville, FL, Sheriff's Office | Officer.com News
    One suspect ended a chase with Washington deputies by swigging vodka. Another suspect finished his foot pursuit out of exhaustion while trying to outrace a Florida deputy on horseback. Plus other police headlines.
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    The Lineup: A Double Shot of Dumb Criminal Police Pursuits

    Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director
    Feb. 7, 2025
    One suspect ends a chase with Washington deputies by swigging vodka. Another finish his foot pursuit with a Florida deputy on a horse out of exhaustion. We talk about both in ...
    Steve Epstein | California Highway Patrol
    When a California Highway Patrol officer saw a small airplane go down while conducting a traffic stop in Goleta, he quickly raced to the wreckage and pulled the pilot to safety.
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    Bodycam: CHP Officer Jumps Fence to Save Pilot in Plane Crash

    Joe Vince
    Feb. 5, 2025
    When a California Highway Patrol officer saw a small airplane go down while conducting a traffic stop in Goleta, he quickly raced to the wreckage and pulled the pilot to safety...
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    Lindsey tested First Breach ammunition the old-fashioned way. He shot it, and compared it with defensive ammo. As usual, Lindsey's preference leans toward 9mm 124 grain ammo.
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    Putting First Breach Ammunition to the Test

    Officer Lindsey Bertomen (ret.), Contributing Editor
    Jan. 31, 2025
    First Breach Ammunition is an American ammunition and component manufacturing company, and their unique approach will benefit our law enforcement community.
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    The Lineup: Police Use Toy to Track Stolen SUV With Boy Inside

    Joe Vince
    Jan. 31, 2025
    Join OFFICER Magazine Managing Editor Paul Peluso and co-host retired Lt. Frank Borelli as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news.
    A stolen vehicle chase that turned into a foot pursuit and involved the Georgia State Police and Atlanta police and its air unit ended when officers found two suspects hiding inside a dumpster.
    Vehicles & Equipment

    Watch Stolen Car Suspects Try to Hide from Ga. Police in Dumpster

    Joe Vince
    Jan. 30, 2025
    A stolen vehicle chase that turned into a foot pursuit and involved the Georgia State Police and Atlanta police and its air unit ended when officers found two suspects hiding ...
    Suspect in Stolen SUV Tries to Escape Deputies Then Stops to Drink Vodka
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    Watch Suspect Chug Vodka after Wash. Deputies End Pursuit

    Joe Vince
    Jan. 28, 2025
    Thurston County sheriff's deputies had to use a Grappler and two PIT maneuvers to stop a driver in a stolen SUV who took a swig of vodka before surrendering at the end of the ...