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‘Serial killer’ captured days after making incriminating phone calls to Austin police
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas authorities have arrested a man they described as a serial killer. He was previously convicted and served time for homicide in 1982, has been linked by DNA to one recent murder, reportedly confessed during multiple phone calls to two homicides, and investigators say he may be r
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Minnesota state senator faces ethics complaint for suggesting GOP colleagues look like terrorists
By Anthony Gockowski Democratic Sen. Omar Fateh is facing another ethics complaint, this time for making disparaging comments about his Republican colleagues and allegedly misrepresenting their views. The complaint was filed in April but wasn’t made public until earlier this month. The Minnesota
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U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz announces retirement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz on Tuesday announced in an email to staff that he planned to retire from a career as a federal officer after serving in the U.S. government for more than three decades, reported the Daily Wire. “After a 32-year Border Patrol career spanning m
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U.K. police department to stop responding to emergency mental health calls soon
The change is necessary because it is taking officers away from their core responsibilities of fighting crimes, the Met chief said
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Thermal imaging cameras: 6 questions to ask before buying
Thermal imaging cameras are essential tools for police and fire departments, but you need to have the right one
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Bikini-clad woman wanted on arrest warrant shoots at police while fleeing on foot
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. - A bikini-clad woman who was wanted on an arrest warrant, fired a gun at police and shouted, "Today isn't the day," as she fled on foot in her haste to evade pursuing officers, according to a report. Lauren Cupp, 35, of Zionsville, was wanted in Hancock County on misdemeanor c
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Virginia man arrested for murder of Republican councilwoman in New Jersey
May 31, 2023 SAYREVILLE, N.J. - A Virginia man has been arrested for the February murder of a Republican councilwoman in New Jersey who was gunned down in her vehicle near her residence. Rashid Ali Bynum, 28, of Chesapeake City, Virginia, is facing murder charges in the shooting death of 30-year-o
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NYPD detective receives gold shield of grandfather who suffered line-of-duty death in 1977
NEW YORK - A newly minted detective with the New York Police Department inherited his late grandfather’s gold shield during a promotion ceremony in Queens on Tuesday, according to a report. Scott McDevitt, 28, is the honoree-grandson who received the beloved shield. His grandfather, Henry McDevit
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'I confess, man. I confess': BWC shows guilt-ridden man confessing to landlord's killing 15 years later
Tony Peralta told police he decided to come forward because “his heart hurts” and that he thought about it every day
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'He's got a rifle': Bodycam shows shootout that killed 2 Wis. officers; report details shooting
Report: The suspect "walked up to Officer Scheel, who was no longer able to defend himself, and shot him twice at close range"
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N.Y. officer seriously injured after being dragged during traffic stop
A 19-year-old was arrested in connection with a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle that resulted in an officer being dragged
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Meet Ohio's first Egyptian-Muslim female police sergeant
“Being in uniform is absolutely the best job on the planet and also the most fulfilling," Sgt. Sarah Shendy said
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Survey reveals teachers' divergent views on guns in schools; bullying is top safety concern
The majority of teachers responding to a RAND survey upheld the importance of a threat reporting and intervention system as critical for school safety
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NYPD officer cites 'courtesy cards' used by friends and family of cops as source of corruption
Officer Mathew Bianchi said he was reprimanded on numerous occasions for writing a ticket to a relative or parent of an officer
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Watch: Wild pursuit ends after Ark. trooper hits suspect's pickup truck with cruiser
The suspect's pickup truck was hit from behind by a state police patrol vehicle, causing the truck to roll
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Never Off Duty
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D People may ask “Do you always carry a gun?” For many, if not most officers, the answer is yes. An off-duty New Hanover County, North Carolina Deputy was shopping at Food Lion. Kenneth Alan Stout, age 63, was being sought by the U.S. Marshals Service as a dangerous f
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Calling out other officers: Why officers have a duty to intervene and how to do it without hesitation
Duty-to-intervene training isn’t just good policy, it’s better for officer well-being
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From aviation to autism: The evolution of simulation training
Long used across various high-risk industries, simulation training now prepares law enforcement officers to meet today’s challenges
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Melee, stabbing, and shots fired at Washburn HS Somali culture night
By Crime Watch MN MINNEAPOLIS - Mayhem erupted at a south Minneapolis high school last Thursday evening during a planned Somali cultural event and performance that resulted in fights, a stabbing, and shots fired. According to dispatch audio at the time, one person was reportedly stabbed around 7
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Mistrial declared in murder trial of Austin police officer
AUSTIN, Texas - A mistrial was declared by a judge last week during jury selection in the murder trial of an Austin police officer who was involved in a fatal 2020 on-duty shooting. District Judge Dayna Blazey will discuss with prosecutors and the officer's defense attorney this week when to reset
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Crying baby leads police to discover murder-suicide scene
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - A crying baby led Florida law enforcement officers to a beloved middle school teacher who was found dead beside her boyfriend over the weekend in a what officials are calling a suspected murder-suicide. Amanda Hicks, 26, was found dead about 11:45 a.m. on Saturday alongside
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Marines battered by unruly mob at California beach
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. - Two U.S. Marines were beaten by a mob at a Southern California beach last week. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the attack recorded on video showing the servicemen being battered by a crowd at the San Clemente Pier. The May 26 video showed multiple M
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Middle school staff member reportedly sent teens n**e selfies, had s*x with one boy
ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. - A staff member at a Pennsylvania middle school has been charged with several crimes related to the s*xual exploitation of males students at the location where she worked, authorities said. Megan Carlisle, 37, of Elizabethtown, was identified as the suspect. She is facing one
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Videos, 911 calls capture frantic response to N.M. rampage that injured 2 officers, killed 3 people
Audio from the shooting indicated the large scale of the police response; some off-duty officers were called in, others rushed to the scene from across town
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‘Remarkable progress': Rookie Louisville officer who was shot in the head is now walking
"Officer Nickolas Wilt has shown remarkable progress in his recovery," the update said; he's also responding more consistently to "yes" and "no" questions
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Man charged with killing Ind. police officer seeking insanity defense
The man charged with killing Officer Breann Leath is seeking an insanity defense as he tries to avoid the death penalty
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Off-duty Ga. deputy dies after lawn mower flips, pins him in creek
“He had genuine passion for his work in law enforcement and was beloved by all who had the privilege to work with him,” the sheriff’s office said
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Ohio cruiser, ambulance en route to same call collide; 1 cop, 2 FFs injured
Both vehicles were responding to a report of a drowning; the victim was treated by EMS at the scene and was reported as stable
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Watch: BWC video shows suspect attacking, attempting to disarm Va. officer
The police officer called over his radio several times saying that he was being attacked and that the suspect was trying to get a hold of his gun
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Diving in: Ray Wichus on law enforcement underwater sonar operations and recovery teams
"If you don't have a strong constitution, you will run into some things that will scare you. I've seen folks come flying up out of the water scared to death!"
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