By Joanna PutmanPolice1AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department arrested a 17-year-old after the FBI received a tip that she was making threats of a school shooting on social media, KXAN reported. ...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County constables are set to receive a 17.5% pay increase after a committee of residents voted in favor of the raise, KTRK reported. ...
Jessica A. YorkSanta Cruz Sentinel, Calif.SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A Watsonville man shot over the weekend after allegedly charging a police officer was booked this week into Santa Cruz County Jail on suspicion of killing his stepdaughter’s mother. ...
By Rick SobeyBoston HeraldBOSTON — While Karen Read’s murder trial ended in a mistrial earlier this year, the family of John O’Keefe is moving ahead with a wrongful death suit against the late Boston cop’s girlfriend and two Canton bars. ...
By Police1 StaffIn celebration of International Dog Day, law enforcement agencies across the country have taken to social media to honor their K-9 officers— brave and loyal dogs who play a crucial role in keeping our communities safe. Here’s a collection of some of the...
By Mike CarterThe Seattle TimesOLYMPIA, Wash. — In a settlement reached with the family of a 37-year-old Black man shot and killed by Olympia police in 2022, the city will pay $600,000 and has agreed to ban officers from the “personalization” of their equipment, effectively...
By Sean Murphy and Matt O’BrienAssociated PressOKLAHOMA CITY — A body camera captured every word and bark uttered as police Sgt. Matt Gilmore and his K-9 dog, Gunner, searched for a group of suspects for nearly an hour. ...
By John MonkThe StateFLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. — Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye on Friday released a deputy’s body camera and dashcam videos showing the deputy shooting an unarmed suspect and, at the same time, the deputy’s unleashed police dog mauling an innocent homeowner. ...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Police Department has released body camera and security video showing the fatal shooting of a man who tried to flee with an officer in a vehicle, NBC News reported.The incident occurred on Aug. 17 when officers were investigating...
Standard-Speaker, Hazleton, Pa.HARRISBURG, Pa. — Commonwealth University and the Pennsylvania State Police recently announced an agreement that allows cadets to receive college credits for their training. ...