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A tragedy involving a law enforcement family member demands precise, trauma-informed messaging to preserve trust and prioritize those most impacted
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The burglary suspect said a force held his head in the pool, resulting in him being baptized while in the church, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office said
The lightning bolt hit the back of the cruiser, making it “inoperable after the strike fried his electrical system,” officials said
Police caught up with the driver after he lost control and got stuck in a creek; the driver told police that he “worked for Google and was scared to stop”
Deputy Constant caught up to the runaway vessel by matching its speed inside the curve, allowing Deputy Fernandes to leap aboard and take control
Ivy Jurgensen credits the SRO with helping save her life, inspiring her to later become an SRO
Because the victim drove away, the suspect was left on foot near a parking lot where he was confronted by police and deputies
Video from the department shows the goats dispersed throughout the neighborhood, grazing on yards and walking in the street
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The emu escaped from a sanctuary, leading officers on a pursuit through green fields and into a wooded area
As Trooper Moore was driving the dog to the shelter, the two formed a bond and she filled out adoption paperwork as soon as they arrived
“You can yell at me and argue with me,” Officer McDonald said, “but my horse doesn’t care what you have to say. He’s gonna keep going”
Officer Weiner said his heart broke for the children, so he left the home and brought back groceries for the family
Two officers were thrown overboard and temporarily pinned under a boat when they attempted to stop an unmanned boat
“I was so relieved when the baby cried and so happy that everyone is healthy,” Officer Jozefczyk said
“We love our citizens and greatly appreciate all the support that we get from you, this was definitely a case of 110% support,” Tulsa Police said
“Deputies spoke to the owner of the vehicle and discovered it was her son. The mother brought her son ... to the sheriff’s office,” officials said
Body cam video shows the suspect emerging from under the boat and quickly surrendering while standing in shoulder-deep water
“I shudder to think of the outcome if not for the tenacity and efforts of these deputies,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister
The attempt, captured by security footage released by Atlanta police, can only be described as a major fail
After waiting over four years, Officer Quinones’ life was changed when a compassionate stranger wanted to donate a kidney specifically to a police officer
Officer Toni McBride alleges Chief Michel Moore blocked promotions because she refused to remove videos of her at shooting competitions and firing ranges
The man fell onto the subway tracks after suffering a medical emergency, NYPD said
Body-worn camera video shows Sgt. Taylor breaching the window and removing the driver just as flames erupt
“Thanks to the excellent work of our patrol team, the stolen badge has been successfully recovered,” the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement
Officer Downey’s wife packed him some freshly baked pumpkin muffins for his patrol shift, so he knew the dog would be intrigued by the tasty treat
Donald Santini’s 39-year run from justice came to a quiet end when deputies led him in handcuffs into a Hillsborough County jail
Southlake & Fort Worth police departments have replaced “cop talk” with a more relaxed approach to communication, all the while still getting the message across
Deputy Jill Constant jumped into the water and held the manatee’s head above water for two hours until wildlife officials arrived to take over the rescue
“Upon arrival, deputies were able to utilize some tools and retrieve the giant nope rope and secure it,” the sheriff’s office said
The deputy saw a torn open baggie on the suspect’s lap with “small white flakes consistent with cocaine scattered across his shorts and on his face and beard”
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