Bipartisan bill seeks national mental health hotline for first responders
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters... Read More
Mass. PD changes K-9 prostitution sting policies after DOJ probe
The DOJ released a report following a two-year investigation into the Worcester Police Department, which stated that officers engaged in... Read More
N.J. officer killed, second officer wounded in a shooting
The second officer is hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said... Read More
BWC: Man in car linked to robbery points gun at Ill. officers before OIS at gas station
Illinois State Police officers fired shots at the man, injuring him; after the injury, the officers were able to coax... Read More
‘Dishing out punishment’: Ex-Calif. cop testifies he intentionally caused pain during arrests
Ex-Antioch cop Eric Rombough stated he and a colleague shot rubber bullets, celebrated K-9 bites and falsified reports in order... Read More
BWC: Mich. officer rescues unconscious child at hotel pool
“[Warren Police Officer Jacob Brooklier] took charge, placing the child in a rescue position, and initiating chest compressions,” the department... Read More
Driver intentionally slams SUV into Philadelphia police cruiser; injured officer still makes arrest
“The officer blasted her horn…” Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said. “It appears that he intentionally put his car... Read More
BWC: Colo. deputy shoots man pointing gun at bystanders after being called to active shooter scene
911 callers reported multiple shots had been fired inside of a business; when Douglas County deputies arrived, a man was... Read More
BWC: N.J. officer pulls unconscious driver from flaming wreckage after car fused to tanker truck
“Officer Allatt showed bravery, strength and composure throughout the duration of the call,” the Bridgewater Police Department said. “[His] swift... Read More
‘Cool, calm and collected’: Fla. SWAT sniper reflects on deadly hostage standoff
A former bank teller, once held at knifepoint, has now joined the Lee County Sheriff’s Office after witnessing the heroics... Read More