on 04/03/2025
14-year-old to be federally charged as adult in shooting death of N.J. officer
Detective Joseph Azcona was shot before exiting his car; the shooter and another officer were also wounded in the gun battle
on 04/03/2025
Shot multiple times, Fla. deputy returns fire, kills gunman before succumbing to injuries
Just 25 to 30 seconds after arriving, Walton County Deputy Will May was shot multiple times during a call to escort a man out of a store
on 04/03/2025
BWC: N.Y. officers, bystanders pull 7-year-old from frigid waters
The boy had fallen into the lock, which had a tall concrete wall preventing him from climbing out, when he attempted to walk his bike across a narrow wall
on 04/03/2025
BWC: Man lunges at Iowa officers with screwdriver before fatal OIS
After initially acting cooperatively with the Des Moines Police officers, the man suddenly pulled a screwdriver from his pocket and threatened officers with it
on 04/02/2025
BWC: Man, 79, threatens NYPD cop with gun outside precinct before fatal OIS
After being confronted with the gun, the officer called for backup and ordered the man several times to drop the gun; four officers opened fire after he did not comply
on 04/02/2025
BWC: Carjacking suspect struck, killed after ignoring cops’ instructions, fleeing onto highway
The video shows officers pursuing the woman through a brush and over a fence, instructing her to stop and to get on the ground before she tried to cross the highway
on 04/02/2025
'Broken system': Calif. PD chief says man who killed SWAT officer had multiple convictions
“In my professional opinion, the gentleman should never have been out of jail,” Marysville Police Chief Christian Sachs said. “And yet here we are”
on 04/01/2025
BWC: Pa. officers force entry into burning home, rescue woman unable to walk
"These two officers didn't even think twice about going into that house and pulling that woman out," Johnstown Deputy Chief Mark Britton said
on 04/01/2025
Video: Man wielding knife sprints at Fla. officer before fatal OIS
The suspect had been harassing people in an apartment complex when the Stuart Police officer arrived to intervene; the suspect then charged at him, leading to the shooting
on 03/31/2025
BWC: Man wearing ballistic vest opens fire at Fla. officer, grabs rifle before fatal OIS
The officer retreated for cover and returned fire, despite being shot in the foot by the suspect
on 04/03/2025
345 fallen officers to be added to National Law Enforcement Memorial in D.C.
The 345 names include 148 officers killed in 2024, spanning federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, campus and military agencies
on 04/03/2025
Newly released report indicates 2023 Nashville school shooter hid mental health issues from doctors, family
The case summary underscores the elaborate lengths the shooter took to plan a massacre without provoking interference from mental health providers
on 04/02/2025
Ohio grant program awards $4.6M to various LE agencies to support body camera programs
“Body-worn cameras have become an essential tool in law enforcement, and I'm pleased that we can help more local agencies equip their officers with them,” Gov. Mike DeWine stated
on 04/02/2025
‘Not optional’: Dallas nonprofit threatens lawsuit if city fails to take steps toward lofty PD hiring goal
Dallas HERO is urging the city to show progress toward hiring the 900 officers the police department needs to be in compliance with Proposition U
on 04/01/2025
Sirens off, jokes on: Law enforcement agencies roll out their best April Fools’ pranks
From a new roller skate unit to "free" helicopter rides to jail, law enforcement used satire to connect with their communities
on 03/28/2025
BWC: Man accused of murdering 13-year-old daughter fires handgun before OIS
A Columbus SWAT officer fired shots after the man reached into his coat; investigation later confirmed he was in possession of a handgun
on 03/31/2025
Man arrested after striking ‘Tesla Takedown’ counter-protester with vehicle
The 70-year-old suspect made an obscene gesture toward a 49-year-old man before hitting him, Meridian Police stated
on 03/30/2025
Online vigilante group leader arrested trying to take down alleged pedophile, Mo. officers say
The Branson PD stated activity by groups like the Predator Poachers can pose “unnecessary risk” toward victims and cause harm through "unproven accusations”