HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department released body camera footage showing an officer-involved shooting of a man who grabbed a firearm from his waistband during a traffic stop, the New York Post reported.The suspect, who police say left the scene of a three-vehicle crash, was...
By Sean EmerySan Bernardino County Sun, Calif.FONTANA, Calif. — An off-duty San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Deputy killed a suspected gunman who fatally injured a man and woman in Fontana on Saturday night, June 21, police said.The shootings occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 15200...
By Kaylee Remingtoncleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Division of Police is mourning the unexpected loss of recruit Cortez Smith, who died Saturday following a medical emergency during a routine physical agility test the day before, the department said.According to police officials, the incident occurred on...
By Matthew AlbrightThe Advocate, Baton Rouge, La.BATON ROUGE, La. — Gov. Jeff Landry announced this week that he had signed a bill that gives state and local law enforcement the authority take down unmanned drones, calling it the first of its kind.House Bill 261, by...
By Mary Clare JalonickAssociated PressWASHINGTON — The massive tax and spending cuts package that President Donald Trump wants on his desk by July 4 would loosen regulations on gun silencers and certain types of rifles and shotguns.The guns provision was first requested in the House...
By Paul Sancya and Holly Ramer Associated PressWAYNE, Mich. — The man who opened fire outside a Michigan church filled with worshippers before he was struck by a vehicle and then fatally shot by security staff had attended services there a couple of times in...
By Kim BellSt. Louis Post-DispatchST. LOUIS — Just weeks into his job, rookie cop Dakota DeClerck is one of many officers featured in a department video showing the police response after the May 16 tornado.DeClerck, who graduated from the police academy in April, is shown...
By Jack LindnerMarietta Daily Journal, Ga.AUSTELL, Ga. — Austell’s new police chief, Shameta Jones-Harrell, said she initially didn’t realize the significance of being named the first woman police chief in Cobb County’s history. It wasn’t until her swearing-in June 4 that the former deputy chief...
The recent assassination and attempted assassination of two Minnesota state officials and their spouses sent shockwaves through the law enforcement and public safety communities. What was once considered a threat primarily at the federal level is now becoming an increasingly dangerous reality for state and...
By Mark PriceThe Charlotte ObserverSUNSET BEACH, N.C. — Tourists visiting the beach for Juneteenth watched in amazement as one of the swimmers among them was an alligator, according to police in southeastern North Carolina .It happened Thursday, June 19, in Sunset Beach , and ended...
