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“This incident is a stark reminder that traffic stops are among the most dangerous parts of an officer’s job,” the El Paso Police Department stated
Jacob Schmidt, a former IT specialist for the city of Greeley, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of child videos — extreme risk
After Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood vowed to continue working with ICE, sheriffs in Niagara and Cattaraugus counties spoke out against the “Local Cops, Local Crimes” Act
The lawsuits alleged Bernalillo County knowingly operated an aging helicopter with serious mechanical problems before the deadly crash
Daniel Flores turned over roughly 90 recordings to his superiors, which allegedly reveal officers in the recruitment unit making derogatory and racist remarks
“I commend the quick response and decisive actions of our officers ... in providing immediate assistance during a critical and life-threatening situation,” said New London PD Chief Brian M. Wright
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