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Officer Ashley Wilson’s partner was fatally shot in the line of duty. Her journey to heal took her on a three-day bike ride to honor his memory
It would be convenient for police to say, “Fire is the fire department’s problem,” but that’s often not the case
With unscrupulous manufacturers selling defective masks and citizens donating ‘homemade’ efforts, public safety agencies must establish face mask guidelines
Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Glaze was fatally shot while checking on a suspicious vehicle
Officer Myron Jarrett was investigating an accident with two other officers when a van plowed into the patrol cars
Davon Lymon was found guilty of illegally possessing a pistol that police say was used to kill Officer Daniel Webster last year
Sgt. Allen Brandt, who was shot six times in the line of duty on Oct. 16, died due to complications from an eye surgery
No officers will be charged in the shooting
Footage shows the wounded officer lying on the ground while firing shots at the suspect
Former Portland police chief Larry O’Dea is now facing criminal charges and potential jail time for allegedly shooting a friend while reaching for a beer
A woman who pulled out a .38-caliber pistol fired three times at officers, narrowly missing a sheriff’s deputy. Officers did not return fire
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Officers, for all their discipline and strength, are at greater risk of debilitating depression and suicide than the general public
Officer Robert Parker Jr., who was off duty, said the sergeant who initially detained him patted him down without warning and without proper justification
Police are reviewing whether any criminal charge is merited over the Tuesday afternoon incident
Law enforcement officers wearing riot gear and firing bean bags and pepper spray on Thursday ousted protesters from a camp on private land
John Felix, accused of killing two Palm Springs officers during an ambush-style attack, will face the death penalty
Two men were charged with attempted first-degree murder after shooting at a Johnston County deputy during a pursuit and speeding toward her in their car
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin is working to bridge gaps between officers and their communities
Officials said one of the firefighters put an officer in a headlock in a hotel room
Sheriff Joe Arpaio mobilized a volunteer armed posse to assist deputies on their patrols
Officials say a man carjacked a woman, led authorities on a pursuit and was shot by a trooper as he carjacked a second person
Officials say Michael Dale Vance Jr. had a hit list purporting to target several more people
Official says at least two suspects, allegedly holding handguns, were killed during a shootout when Md. police served a warrant at a motel
Gallup asked the question, ‘How much respect do you have for the police in your area — a great deal, some or hardly any?’ and the results were surprising
As many as 100 juveniles were involved in disturbances
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