Washington

The "Before the Badge" program explores how people's experiences can influence how they react when a cop knocks on their door

Body camera footage shows Wash. Officer Avery Smith bailing out of her car and exchanging bullets with the suspect

The victim says the Spokane Police Department ignored "red flags" in the officer's behavior, contributing to the assault

It is the first increase in the Seattle Police Department's budget since the City Council began reducing funding in 2020

During the course of about four minutes, the man fired 15 rounds from two rifles at officers responding to reports he assaulted a family member

Washington State Patrol Trooper Dean Atkinson was rammed by a vehicle and then shot

Dean Atkinson Jr. remained conscious and alert and drove himself a little more than a mile and a half to a hospital

Chief Adrian Diaz and Mayor Harrell have already undertaken plans to tackle high-crime areas through hot-spot policing and recruiting

The suspect who hurled the object had 15 previous arrests and eight outstanding warrants

The grant will assist law enforcement in identifying, arresting, and prosecuting violent crimes and prolific property crimes

Troopers claim the policy violates wage laws, because they are "on duty" at a "prescribed place of work": their marked cars

"The officers displayed extreme calm under the most difficult circumstances."

Gig Harbor PD shared a photo of two suspects who appeared to be passed out in a car after smoking fentanyl to illustrate ongoing enforcement challenges

During one incident, Jacob Schrader transported an unconscious 1-year-old to the hospital himself, simultaneously performing CPR and driving

Maurica Manyan, 25, had gathered with a group of trainees to take a picture with retired Lt. Jesse Porter, who pulled his gun and shot Manyan in the chest