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BWC: Bystander shot after tackling suspect who was threatening him with a gun

As Austin officers moved to arrest a suspect, the suspect pulled out a gun and pointed it at a bystander; the bystander tackled the suspect, and officers shot and killed the suspect

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DHS introduces program to reimburse 287(g) partner agencies for officer salaries

The program will reimburse ICE’s 287(g) partner agencies for the salaries of officers that are working toward ICE objectives

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Mich. lawmakers propose mandatory jail time for fleeing police

“This bill is about one thing, holding criminals accountable for endangering lives through reckless, high-speed attempts to evade law enforcement,” said state Rep. Rylee Linting

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Ohio officer fired after allegedly responding to a call while intoxicated

The Walbridge Police officer blew a .168% BAC on a breathalyzer test administered at the scene; he was relieved of duty immediately

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FLETC launches surge center to aid in onboarding 10,000 ICE personnel

The Surge Training Operations Center aims to help onboard new DHS personnel by the end of 2025 while continuing to support training for law enforcement partners

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Deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles was illegal, federal judge rules

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer found the deployment violated the Posse Comitatus Act, which limited the use of the military for law enforcement purposes

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BWC: Driver pins Ind. officer to wall before OIS

Indianapolis police say the man, initially found unconscious in a drive-through line, later used his car to trap an officer against a wall

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Wis. bill would ban concealed carry on college campuses

The bill would extend the same regulations that apply to public and private K-12 schools by prohibiting both open and concealed carry, with exceptions for law enforcement

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LAPD arrest burglary crew suspected in nearly 100 break-ins

“What made this takedown possible was the outstanding work of our officers … connecting the dots that revealed these burglaries were tied to the same crew,” LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said

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Off-duty Fla. officers, neighbors aid in rescue of family in plane crash

Off-duty Boca Raton Police officers helped to smash the plane’s windows and rescue the occupants of the small aircraft

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Teen cancer fighter DJ Daniel sworn in as NYC’s deputy mayor for public safety

Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, who has joined over 1,300 LE agencies nationwide, took the oath at City Hall in full uniform with Mayor Adams

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Fla. city to remove ‘Back the Blue’ mural amid state drive to eliminate street art

In Tampa, the state identified 44 locations, including an intersection near the “Back the Blue” mural, where pavement art must be removed, or the city will risk losing state funds

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‘Just jump!’: Watch N.J. cops catch kid leaping from 2nd floor of burning house

The child was caught by Asbury Park Police Officers Dewitt Bacon and John Walsh and local resident Joseph Dunbar after leaping from the window of the burning home

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Ky. officer saves cardiac arrest victim just 48 hours after AED cruiser deployment

Alexandria Police Officer Whitney Buerger, once saved by an AED herself, delivered a shock that revived a man in cardiac arrest

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Mich. police arrest accused arsonist with help from drone camera

Clinton Township Officers released video footage shot from above the suspect’s car, which showed he was in the vehicle before police swooped in to arrest the surprised defendant

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