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S.C. officer wounded in ‘ambush-style attack’ while sitting in cruiser

The Greenville Police Department officer was released from the hospital following the shooting; the suspect was later fatally shot by Greenville County Sheriff’s deputies

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BWC: Wash. officer shoots gun-wielding man as he approaches bystander

Vancouver Police officers responded to the scene after a 911 caller reported her daughter’s companion was emotionally disturbed and threatening to harm himself with the gun

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Former Fla. officer who narrowly survived 1995 hostage home explosion dies at 69

Joseph “Joe” Alu Jr. served as a Plantation PD officer for more than 20 years, despite being severely burned in a home explosion during a hostage call on July 25, 1995

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BWC: N.Y. officers enter frigid pond to rescue boy who fell through thin ice

Body camera footage from the Suffolk County Police Department shows officers walking into the pond, tossing the boy a life ring before one sergeant went out to retrieve him

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Va. sheriff’s office revives program to educate seniors on phone, internet scams

The Culpeper Senior Center recently partnered with the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office to relaunch Triad, a national initiative increasing awareness of scams and fraud

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Seattle PD denies union leader’s allegations that cops were directed to limit drug arrests

Seattle Police Officers Guild president Mike Solan alleged officers were directed not to arrest offenders for open drug use; Chief Shon Barnes said the claim was”absolutely not true”

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‘His life was endangered’: Video shows ICE officer struck by vehicle before fatal OIS in Minneapolis

Vice President JD Vance shared the video, which shows the perspective of an ICE officer being struck by a vehicle before a fatal shooting

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Fla. deputy shot in face during ambush shooting released from hospital

“This journey has been a long and painful road — not only for Erik, but for his family, who have carried this weight with unwavering strength, faith, and love,” the Port St. Lucie PD said

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Use of force review board clears Ohio officer in fatal OIS of woman who drove into him

The review board found that Blendon Township Officer Connor Grubb did not violate department policy when he fatally shot Ta’Kiya Young in 2023

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BWC video shows ‘very chaotic scene’ that left 3 N.Y. officers wounded, suspect dead

A suspect repeatedly shot at Rochester officers, wounding three across two different locations; a civilian also fired shots in the gunfight and was wounded

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Federal immigration agents shoot 2 in Portland during targeted vehicle stop

The driver, who was believed to be a member of the Tren de Aragua gang, tried to run officers over, prompting them to fire defensive shots, according to the Department of Homeland Security

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Minn. governor authorizes National Guard to support police following fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Gov. Tim Walz said the Guard will support police in protecting infrastructure and public safety during protests over the ICE-involved shooting

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BWC shows moments leading up to fatal shooting of Calif. PD K-9 by fleeing gang member

K-9 Spike was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of an armed suspect who was fleeing a traffic stop

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D.C. officer dies 2 weeks after being severely injured in crash

D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Terry Bennett was struck by a vehicle while he was working to assist a stranded motorist

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Photos: LVMPD unveils new Fusion Watch Center, drone skyports

The LVMPD’s Fusion Watch and Drone Operations Center houses the department’s real-time information network; the agency has 75 drones, which can be launched from 13 skyports across the city

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