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In addition to releasing inmates, we are also seeing a change in the types of top offenses pre- and post-COVID
When asked if agencies had conducted training in the COVID decrees and explained the penalties for violations and enforcement procedures, more than 60% said no
Over the past several weeks, we asked our audience a series of questions about the COVID-19 pandemic
After the man got the cash, he stopped and asked someone to “call the police”
The officer has been placed on administrative assignment while the case is under review
Sheriff: “He inflicted that kind of terror after escaping from jail, killing people and shooting law enforcement. But that guy won’t be killing anyone else”
Francine Martinez was the first law enforcement officer to be convicted by a jury of the charge created under the new landmark police accountability bill
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Christian Ferguson never took a “substantial step” toward carrying out his plan
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell: “Everybody — no matter how violent gets a bond. This subject was out on bond for weapons violations. And now he’s arrested again on guess what charges?”
“Do not reach for that gun,” says one Fort Worth officer in the video, which shows the clash between officers and protestors with firearms and body armor
An investigation is underway into how a suspect involved in the shooting of three officers was released from jail
Among those arrested was a couple who brought their children, ages 1 and 3, to watch the race, police said
City leaders and law enforcement have given warnings before in Fresno after deadly car crashes they say were due to street racing and other dangerous driving
The actor has said the gun went off accidentally and that he did not pull the trigger
Hartford officers took custody of the man and rushed to give aid to the woman until EMS arrived
Richard Rotter, 51, apologized during his sentencing for killing officer Dan Rocha, 41, in a Starbucks parking lot in Everett
In addition to his corrections work, reserve officer Joseph Johnson volunteered as a firefighter and contributed to his community as a private security officer
Nyssa officer Joseph Johnson was shot while he was still in his vehicle after pulling the suspect over
The state’s new law went into effect in April 2021, but because of a two-year implementation period, it didn’t impact people until now
New legislation eliminates parole for certain violent offenses and creates minimum timed served in several violent crimes
A grand jury handed up a list of charges ranging from negligent homicide to obstruction and malfeasance
Haylee Marie Grisham faces life in prison for the related robbery and murder of an officer to maintain her standing in the Florencia 13 gang
Two of the three officers shot during an undercover fentanyl drug investigation have been released from the hospital
CHP officer is listed in stable condition after a shooting that killed one hostage and wounded another at a park
In the sally port, the 22-year-old made a break for it, jumping on top of multiple police cars before scaling wired fencing
Sheldon Thomas lied during his purchase of a pistol that was used in the killing of Officer Loren Courts
The singer told Brevard County deputies he carries a machete because he needs “to stay alert”
The appeals court ruled the judge should have instructed the jury to decide the case from the perspective of a reasonable police officer
Kirkland Warren, who was out on bail pending a different murder trial, assaulted his ex-girlfriend and fired a gunshot into her apartment earlier this month, but he quickly posted bail and was released again
The suspects were on their way to Panama City Beach when their vehicle had a flat tire and deputies stopped to assist
Bodycam video shows burglary suspect fighting with two officers before pulling out a handgun
Steven Montano was seen by witnesses when he shot officer Andres Vasqeuz-Lasso in the head, arm and leg
Tajze Mullins caused extensive ceiling, electrical and duct work damage to the Area 3 headquarters room