By Sarah RoebuckPolice1MINNEAPOLIS — In honor of fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell, country singer Gary Allan is giving away a VIP concert experience to help Mitchell’s family, fundraising platform Alltroo announced.Proceeds from the fundraiser, which is held in partnership with radio station K102, will...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1BOSTON – A Massachusetts State Police trooper may face further disciplinary action related to his conduct as the lead investigator in the high-profile Karen Read case, CBS Boston reported. ...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1COVINGTON, Ky. — The Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney has released body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting of a man who held a knife to his wife’s chest and threatened to kill her, WCPO reported. ...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department has released body camera footage showing a man dragging an officer in a vehicle at high speeds, leading to an officer-involved shooting, WKBW reported. ...
By Sarah RoebuckEditorial StaffWASHINGTON — Law enforcement and first responder dogs can be nominated for American Humane’s 14th Annual Hero Dog Awards. The nationwide competition recognizes America’s standout dogs in five categories. American Humane says the winners “are often ordinary four-legged companions that do extraordinary...
Associated PressALGONA, Iowa — Jurors on Thursday convicted an Iowa man of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a police officer who was trying to arrest him. ...
By Sandra McDonaldLos Angeles TimesVACAVILLE, Calif. — A motorcycle officer was killed in Vacaville, Calif., on Thursday morning in a major traffic crash at Leisure Town Road and Orange Drive.Officer Matthew Bowen, 32, was struck by a car during a traffic stop and died at...
Associated PressHOUSTON — A suspect was arrested and charged with the fatal shooting of a Houston-area sheriff’s deputy while police were conducting a manhunt following an assault at a pizzeria, authorities said.Deputy Fernando Esqueda, 28, was killed early Thursday morning by a suspect who allegedly...
PRESS RELEASEHUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced that Spokane Regional Emergency Communications (SREC) has selected Hexagon’s state-of-the-art public safety platform to enhance emergency response. By facilitating greater collaboration across Spokane County and the 21 first responder agencies SREC serves, the regional...
Officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at a grocery store. When they arrived, witnesses pointed to a vehicle leaving the parking area. The officers pursued the vehicle into another jurisdiction but lost sight of the suspect vehicle.Officers in that jurisdiction located a...
