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COVID-19 infections all but doubled the losses, while “struck by” fatalities are up 138% over similar deaths in 2020
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The state Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Rick Scott had the power to reassign cases from State Attorney Aramis Ayala
Doctors said chances are slim that Eddie Johnson’s body will reject the kidney, and the odds of rejection are even less because he received a kidney from his son
The Department of Homeland Security issued a confidential warning to law enforcement three days before the deadly Charlottesville rally
The officer, his wife and their child were home at the time of the shooting
The officer shot at an attacking dog, and one of the bullets struck the marshal
The ruling determines that officers are entitled to same immunity under the state’s “stand your ground” law as private citizens
Officer Kenny Duschke yelled at Ricky Ard and tried to hit him with a stun gun before the man charged at the officer with the bat
A top FEMA official warned that the plume of smoke was “incredibly dangerous.” But local officials disputed that
We asked our audience to weigh in on topics like body-worn camera training and policy for the release of video to the public
Lawmakers said the additional training would prepare licensees for active shooter situations at places like colleges and universities
The ruling comes after protesters gathered outside the home of Officer Ryan Pownall, who fatally shot David Jones after a fight over Jones’ gun
Police said the car reached speeds up to 115 mph during the pursuit
The deputy saw the suspect walking stealthily with a rifle pointed at police
Police said Edward J. Holmes III slashed 52 tires on multiple police and fire vehicles
Everett Miller is facing first-degree murder charges for the deaths of Officer Matthew Baxter and Sgt. Sam Howard
Art Acevedo’s empathetic side mixed with a heavy dose of no-nonsense law-and-order makes him endearing to communities he’s policed over his 30-year LE career
White supremacy has moved from the dark corners of the internet into American streets, bringing the threat of violence along with it
Bayou animals such as alligators, snakes and fire ants are all looking for higher ground
Police departments have long warned the public about the dangers of replica guns
Carolyn Demore was wearing a shirt honoring Officer Andrew Dunn, who was killed in the line of duty in 2011
The officer suffered bruising and facial injuries from badge shrapnel
The deputy was treated for non-life-threatening injuries
Sgt. Steve Perez became trapped in high water and was unable to escape his patrol car
The gunman surrendered after the shooting Monday and was taken into custody without incident
The “ghost gun” kits contain parts that have no serial number, making them untraceable
Officials said the phones given to officers over the past two years are obsolete and can’t be upgraded
The bullets narrowly missed the officer, who returned fire
A public school teacher is charged with terroristic threats and harassment for allegedly making verbal threats of violence to an officer
Melvin Spencer is charged with the attempted murder of Deputy Mike Lenz