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N.H. fire, EMS and police chiefs work to remove mental health stigmas

Leaders say departments need to be open to having difficult conversations, understand what first responders are experiencing and improve access to mental health services

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Fla. sheriff’s office mourns 2 motorcycle deputies killed in ‘horrific’ crash

“Law enforcement, public safety and the military are the only professions when you leave your house and kiss your family goodbye, that might be the last time,” Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said

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‘I’m hurt. I’m stabbed’: Video shows suspect attacking Calif. officer outside PD before fatal OIS

“What’s in your jacket? I’m kind of nervous with your hand in your jacket like that,” the Santa Monica officer asked before the man said, “You’re nervous?” and attacked the officer

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BWC: Man points gun at Pa. officers outside police station before fatal OIS

The suspect, who was arrested for DUI earlier in the day, returned to the Northwest Regional police station with a handgun and pointed it at officers

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2 Fla. motorcycle deputies killed, 1 critical after being struck by vehicle

The three Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies were riding department-issued motorcycles when they were struck by an SUV

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2 Ga. officers injured after semitruck slams into 3 cruisers

“When you look at it, it’s by the grace of God that they’re alive,” East Point Police Chief Shawn Buchanan said

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Ariz. deputy marshal forced to shoot, kill K-9 partner after being attacked

The K-9 latched onto the Tombstone Marshal’s Office deputy’s leg and would not let go, causing serious injuries to the deputy’s ankle and leg

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Man admits to torching N.Y. trooper’s childhood home in revenge over traffic ticket

After the traffic stop, the man searched online for info about the trooper who pulled him over; he eventually found an address for the trooper’s childhood home

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NYPD gets new top cop, 2nd woman to lead the force

New York City Mayor Eric Adams appointed sanitation chief Jessica Tisch as police commissioner

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Fla. parents attack school resource deputy after son charged with battery

After the couple was informed of their son’s charges, they pushed the officer into a wall, called her a slur, punched her in the head and took her TASER

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BWC: Burglar climbs through window, opens fire at Ind. officer with handgun

Body camera footage of the incident was released after the man pleaded guilty to attempted murder of the Fort Wayne officer and was sentenced to 30 years in prison

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BWC: Fleeing domestic violence suspect fires at Tenn. officer before OIS

During a foot pursuit, the suspect turned and fired a shot at a Metro Nashville Police Department officer; the officer returned fire, striking him

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Video: Fla. LEOs tend to injured colleagues after distracted driver crashes into 3 cruisers

The driver was allegedly watching a movie on his phone when he failed to move out of closed lanes and ran into Lee County Sheriff’s Office cruisers at a high rate of speed

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BWC: Man tries to flee in stolen vehicle during traffic stop before OIS

Newark PD officers were detaining the passenger of the vehicle when the driver emerged from a convenience store, climbed into the Porsche and tried to drive away

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Video: Homicide suspect points gun at Minn. officers before OIS

St. Paul officers found the man, who has been charged in the fatal shooting of a woman and her unborn child, armed and riding a bicycle before the incident occurred

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