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“I just picked up my uniform at the dry cleaners and then I was soaked head to toe in beer”
Michael Mejia was charged with murder with special circumstances, making him eligible for the death penalty
Deputy Nolan Murray, who was wearing body armor, was wounded by a shot fired out the window of the room
Sgt. Rick Stelter will continue recovering at home after being shot several times by a convicted felon
The DOJ is shifting toward an emphasis on making those in minority or poor communities feel safe from violent crime
The pursuit reached speeds up to 115 miles per hour
“I’d have to say this is the first time I’ve ever had them hit the animal they’re looking for”
Before an officer approaches a residence, he or she can know the names, ages, backgrounds and proclivities of everyone in the household
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More than 300 outgunned LEOs from five agencies, fighting for their lives, fired more than 550 rounds
Two officers remain hospitalized after being shot multiple times while trying to stop two burglary suspects
Deputy Kevin Haverly was driving when his car struck a telephone pole
Brigham Young University has taken a unique approach to solving a problem for law enforcement
The man began striking the windows of the police station with the bat
Despite the officers’ commands to disarm, David English continued walking toward them
Deputy Sean Cookson was injured in a crash while on his way to training on Feb. 22
Police said one suspect was killed in a shootout with the officers and one other man was being sought
Sgt. Richard Stelter was shot while trying to serve a warrant on a suspect wanted for robberies
The deputy was transported to a local hospital and is undergoing surgery for non-life-threatening injuries
The Corpus Christi PD was one of only 73 police departments nationwide to receive funding under the first DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance grant award in 2015
In unveiling the new sticker, Mayor Dan McLaughlin said a number of residents requested Orland Park do something to support law enforcement
The decision marks the third time since 2014 that a parole board has cleared the way for Jesus Cecena to be released
The restaurant donated $1,000 to the Police Officers Memorial Foundation
Police Chief Eric Jewkes said officers instructed the suspect a total of 55 times to put down his gun, lie down or otherwise reduce his threat level
No injuries were reported after an alleged gunman fired multiple rounds at the patrol station
Officer Robert DaFonte and Cadet James Watts were killed when their vehicle drove off the side of a road
Police aren’t sure why the gangs have suddenly added rifles to their arsenal, except for the obvious speculation that they are deadlier
Deputy Michael Butler died at a local hospital from injuries sustained from the wreck
Texas is one of seven states that require LE agencies to provide information about officer-involved shootings to the state
Officer Brian Arterburn was run over by a stolen and fleeing SUV on Feb. 7
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