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Chief Jonathan B. Flores details the incremental steps he has taken to implement transformative change in his agency
Texas State University Police keep a watchful eye on the blooming beauty of the state flower of Texas
Meet Miki, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois trained in narcotics detection and tracking
In the video footage, gunshots can be heard ringing throughout the church building as officers close in on the source of the shooting
Deputy Charles Rivette was killed and another deputy was seriously injured; Deputy Rivette was an 18-year veteran of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Administrators were applauded for confining the student to an office until Mesquite Police Department officers arrived; the officers shot the student, grazing his leg
Missouri troopers will join the state of Texas, which is conducting a separate border security operation from the U.S. Border Patrol
The money is intended to go toward salaries for sheriffs and deputies, as well as boost recruitment and retention efforts
Deputy Rondald Bates had served with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for 31 years
Known as SB 4, the Texas state law makes it a misdemeanor to cross the international border without authorization and authorizes police officers to carry out immigration enforcement
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia emphasized the need for the new facility, saying officers “spent $4,000 on lumber and supplies to build our own makeshift reality-based training scenario room”
SWAT Officer Jesse Noriega’s shot grazed the suspect’s head, neutralizing the threat to officers; the suspect was treated at the hospital
“I’m glad that I was at the right place at the right time. Like I said, that’s what we’re here to do,” Officer Chad Stevens said. “It’s different every day. It keeps you on your toes”
The suspect was holding one victim with a knife in his hand when officers entered the home and shot him
Fort Worth Police Department officers attempted to stop the driver when he drove the wrong way on a one-way street; the suspect and two pedestrians were injured during the pursuit
Officer Matthew Brazeal was dragged more than 100 feet as a result of the 2020 collision; he underwent 60 surgeries and extensive rehab
The feature allows the department chief to access videos of all interactions officers have, even if they forget or are unable to record incidents as they occur
Changes the department has enacted since the 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary include replacing equipment and updating and extending officer training
“There are certain tactics that officers use that we don’t necessarily want everyone, specifically criminals, to know about,” Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes said
A detailed analysis of the Uvalde incident unveils critical flaws in active shooter response, offering vital insights for law enforcement agencies nationwide
“An active shooter with access to victims should never be considered and treated as a barricaded subject,” the report says
“There is no question in my mind that Jack’s actions that night prevented further harm to our officers and those that were there.” said Weatherford PD Chief Lance Arnold
The incident began when an armed man was denied entry into a bar
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The driver had ignored instructions to exit the vehicle for hours and continued to rev the disabled truck’s engines in an attempt to flee
“They commit seemingly random acts of vandalism while besmirching the reputation of our local youth.”
Sergeant M. Valle fatally shot a suspected burglar after being severely wounded by multiple gunshots at point-blank range
Gov. Greg Abbott predicted the number of people crossing illegally into Texas would drop by “well over 50%, maybe 75%"
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in Texas has overcome the recruiting crisis by expediting the hiring process, implementing competitive pay, offering innovative training and updating existing wellness programs
“[The unit] enables officers to know what to look for, what to do, when they see their partner officer doing something that tarnishes our badge,” said Chief Eddie Garcia
Stephen Gibson had served as a peace officer in Texas for more than 25 years
Officers pursued the suspect until he crashed the stolen vehicle he was driving; then he opened fire at them
Reporters reviewed nearly 150 different officer accounts, as well as hours of body camera footage and 911 calls
“Little did [the suspect] know that he had a deputy who wasn’t gonna go down so easily,” Chief Neil Noakes said
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