The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the world’s largest organization of law enforcement officers, has counted 101 officers shot in the line of duty as of April 1, including 17 fatally, so far in 2022. The latest figure marks a 43% increase compared to the number of officers shot at the same time period […]
A massive search effort for a suspect wanted for shooting a Florida deputy during a traffic stop entered its fourth day Monday, as the reward for the gunman’s capture was once again upped and schools in the northeastern-most part of the state remain on modified lockdown. The reward for 35-year-old Patrick McDowell’s capture is now […]
Houston’s police union is demanding a judge’s resignation following a shooting that left one officer dead and another sergeant critically wounded – arguing that the alleged gunmen who was also killed should have never have been let out of jail on a reduced bond given his violent criminal history. Houston Police Officers’ Union President Douglas […]
With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators. On Aug. 8, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office in Woodstock, Illinois, shared an image […]
A Dallas police officer was placed on administrative leave by his department after he allegedly killed a cat in distress while on duty, The Dallas Morning News reported. The Dallas Police Department (DPD) said at a news conference that its officers responded to a call of a domestic disturbance just after midnight on Aug. 21. […]
A California surf instructor allegedly killed his two young children with a spearfishing gun in Mexico Monday, claiming they had inherited “serpent DNA” and “were going to grow into monsters,” according to federal prosecutors in the Golden State. Matthew Taylor Coleman, 40, was reported missing by his wife after he left his family’s Santa Barbara […]
An alarming new report found suicides have been on the rise among America’s finest amid far-left incitement of anti-police sentiment. According to police non-profit Blue H.E.L.P., at least 174 officers died by suicide last year. The report found a police officer was more likely to take their own life than die in the line of […]
This little girl had a heartfelt call of duty. First responders from Collins, Mississippi got a 911 call that made their day when a young woman dialed in to express her gratitude for their service. Six-year-old Mylah Santa Maria called 911 to deliver an urgent message. “I need y’all to tell the sheriff … that […]
Forty-four percent of registered voters in the July 8-9 survey said they want more police and policing activity in their community. By contrast, 7 percent of respondents said they want less police in their area while 50 percent said they want the same amount of police. A majority of Hispanic voters, 54 percent, want more […]
President Biden on Monday convened a group of federal law enforcement and community leaders at the White House to discuss his administration’s comprehensive strategy to reduce gun crimes, saying there is “no one-size-fits-all approach” to combating gun violence and doubling down on the need to hire more police officers and crack down on illegal firearms. […]
On Thursday, the Louisville Metro Police Department released body cam footage of Officer Jason Burba, which showed the rescue of a 6-year-old girl who was kidnapped while riding her bike. Police credited the neighbors who witnessed the kidnapping by saying they provided the department with a vehicle description and partial plate numbers. Multiple officers responded […]
A judge on Thursday ruled in favor of a eight Minneapolis activists who sued the city council and mayor over funding the police force. The order by Hennepin County District Judge Jamie L. Anderson requires that the city have at least 730 sworn officers on the payroll by the end of June 2021, or more […]
