Patrol Issues
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Becoming aware of these bad habits will help officers avoid them and become more effective at stopping the flow of illegal drugs
The victim says she tried to stop 54-year-old Tracy Mitchell, who was holding a pocket knife and a picture frame, before being stabbed in the leg
The train was traveling at 80 mph in a 30 mph zone when it derailed, killing at least three people
TyLon Pittman, 5, took action to prevent the Grinch from stealing his Christmas
About 22 Sheriff’s Department employees will be helping with evacuations, security and traffic control
The notification system would alert the public to fugitives who have injured or killed a cop
Jim and Doug revisit the topic of cops carrying Naloxone
The mission-critical feature allows responders to communicate in situations where networks could become congested
Deputy Sheriff Bryan Lukens’ sons, Bryan Jr., 11, and Parker, 6, were found dead on the second floor of the home after the fire was extinguished
Department spokeswoman Anjanette Flowers Grube said that anytime a citizen goes out of their way to thank an LEO, it “moves us beyond words”
The off-duty deputy pulled over a woman, who was unsure if he was a real LEO because of the black “Punisher” t-shirt he was wearing
Under the deal, a cop in some non-emergency encounters would need to give a name, rank and command, the reason for the stop and hand out business cards
Officers planned to arrest James Rayn on a public intoxication charge when he became belligerent and refused to obey commands
A police officer’s night took a surprising turn after he stopped to ask a driver about a series of break-ins
A man pulled over for a minor traffic violation faces serious jail time after sending vulgar and insulting messages to the cop who stopped him
Deputies say the suspect decided to stand up, unzip his pants and urinate on the floor before going back to sleep in a booth
The man flashed a fake badge and gun at a Starbucks and claimed he was a detective
A bill would prevent landlords, mobile-home parks, condo associations and the like from restricting the display of the flags
The city reached its goal to provide the cameras to more than 7,000 officers one year earlier than originally planned
Recent shootings in Las Vegas and Texas have prompted this initiative, Col. Chris Williamson said
Officials said the suspect was inspired by the Islamic State group but did not have any direct contact with the group
The light was causing enough of a hazard that pilot Stephen Bowman pulled away from his assignment and started tracking the person behind the laser
The teen stole a rifle, a police vest, a stun gun and ammunition from a police car parked outside the officer’s home
Police said the suspect approached Carlos Molina, 32, who was at a table with his wife and two children, and demanded money
Because crime is politicized and reported in its extremes, it is hard to convince the general public that Americans are in one of the safest eras in human history
Animal control worked with firefighters to free the three bull mastiffs after they escaped from their backyard
Various packages, which contain GPS transmitters, are being left in different areas with the goal to tip deputies when thefts occur
The initiative continues three months after Hawaii’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened for business
Steven Spolidoro fled from a bank with about $1,000 in cash before being arrested
Experts say it’s hard to determine if the number of ambushes are going up or down because no one tracks shootings aimed at cops resulting in no injuries
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