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Video: Man steals ambulance with paramedics still inside, leads Atlanta PD on pursuit

By Bill CareyPolice1CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Atlanta Police Department released video of a high-speed pursuit involving a stolen ambulance. ...

By Larry Smith

Minneapolis approves new PD contract that will raise officer pay by 22%

By Michael Goldberg and Steve KarnowskiAssociated PressMINNEAPOLIS — Years after a movement to defund the Minneapolis Police Department and a severe officer shortage in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, the city approved a contract Thursday that would make Minneapolis officers among the highest-paid in...

By Larry Smith

Seattle officer fired for derogatory comments about woman who died after being struck by cruiser

By Mike CarterThe Seattle TimesSEATTLE — Seattle interim police Chief Sue Rahr has fired an officer and union leader who made comments, described as “vile” and callous, downplaying the death of a young woman killed by another officer speeding through a crosswalk. ...

By Larry Smith

Va. police officer gets standing ovation for America’s Got Talent performance

By Joanna PutmanPolice1RICHMOND, Va. — Police Officer Mervin Mayo captivated the audience and judges on America’s Got Talent with his moving voice, Billboard reported. ...

By Larry Smith

Ex-Ill. deputy charged with murder in shooting death of woman

Associated PressSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — An Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the death of a Black woman shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home, authorities said Thursday. ...

By Larry Smith

Vote: America’s best state police cruiser competition

By Joanna PutmanPolice1COLUMBUS, Ohio — The American Association of State Troopers (AAST) is asking Americans to vote for the best-looking police cruiser, WKRC reported.According to the AAST, voting is open for the 11th annual “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” Calendar Contest.” The top 13 states with the...

By Larry Smith

Calif. PD’s new recruitment, retention program offers $100K bonus for lateral officers, $40K for new recruits

By Joanna PutmanPolice1TORRANCE, Calif. — The Torrance City Council has unanimously approved a $4.6 million Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program to address law enforcement shortages and enhance public safety services, according to a news release. ...

By Larry Smith

Dash cam: U-haul flees in reverse during wild Wis. pursuit

By Joanna PutmanPolice1OMRO, Wis. — A man and woman were arrested for attempted homicide and other charges following a high-speed pursuit in a U-haul truck, WBAY reported. ...

By Larry Smith

Fla. sheriff’s office starts seizing vehicles from people who flee deputies

By Lesley Cosme TorresTampa Bay TimesPINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is fulfilling its promise to seize cars from people who flee deputies. ...

By Larry Smith

More than 100 rounds fired at Va. cruiser in ambush attack

By Mark PriceThe Charlotte ObserverWILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Two police officers were sent scrambling for cover when a man fired more than 100 rounds from a high-powered rifle in a residential neighborhood, according to investigators in eastern Virginia. ...

By Larry Smith