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Texas police department clears half of rape kit backlog as crime lab nears full staffing

Federal funding and expanded lab staffing are driving Fort Worth Police Department’s effort to clear over 500 untested kits

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‘City has never been safer’: Boston hits lowest homicide rate since 1957

Investments in police recruitment, officer wellness and community safety programs have led to safer neighborhoods, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says

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Colo. deputies injured as fuel theft suspect rams cruisers

The suspect led Moffat County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high-speed pursuit, driving into oncoming traffic before being apprehended

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‘We got their 6’: Ga. sheriff launches program to help incarcerated veterans rebuild their lives

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office launched “Operation Holiday Honor,” which provides resources for incarcerated veterans to prepare them for success upon release

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Cleveland on pace to end 2024 with lowest homicide rate in 5 years

Homicides dropped 39% from 2023, with officials crediting partnerships, technology and neighborhood-focused policing

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Oklahoma AG dismisses charge against officer accused of excessive force against 71-year-old man

“As attorney general, I will not permit Oklahoma police officers to face criminal prosecution for conduct adhering to their training,” said AG Gentner Drummond

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Calif. governor pushes Oakland to revise pursuit policy to curb crime surge

Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized Oakland’s policy as an “extreme outlier” that undermines public safety and crime prevention

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BWC: Man wielding box cutter fatally shot by bailiff during eviction

Detroit PD body camera video shows officers and a bailiff attempting to de-escalate the situation before the man moved toward them with a box cutter

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Video: Ohio officer uses Grappler to catch suspect known for fleeing from police

A Garfield Heights officer can be heard notifying dispatchers as he deployed the device, and shortly after, declaring, “Grappler successful!”

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Video: Ga. police department captures 3 murder suspects in 30 days

The Cobb County Police Department said the arrests were achieved within a 30-day span thanks to “cutting-edge technology, unwavering dedication and teamwork”

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Video: Ill. officer shot multiple times, beaten by suspect during traffic stop

The officer survived with serious injuries; the suspect is in custody and will be held until trial

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BWC: Armed suspect hovers over woman, 2 children, points gun at Ind. officers before OIS

Evansville officers issued verbal commands for the suspect to drop the weapon, but instead of complying, the suspect raised the firearm and aimed it at officers in a firing stance

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‘It’s a felony?’: Video shows busted shoplifting suspects discuss new Calif. laws in back of PD cruiser

Seal Beach PD released the video as part of their “Don’t Steal in Seal” campaign, which highlights arrests to educate the public on the consequences of committing crimes

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CHP nabs 117 in statewide organized retail theft crackdown

Operation Holiday Watch, which was carried out by CHP and other PDs across the state, seized $38,000 in stolen merchandise, two illegal guns and three stolen cars

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Grinches’ attempt to steal Christmas thwarted by Calif. police

After her home was burglarized and Christmas gifts stolen, an Antioch woman received a surprise from local police officers who replaced the presents

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