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Arkansas police officer 'ambushed and executed' in fatal shooting outside department, chief says

December 8, 2019

Arkansas police officer 'ambushed and executed' in fatal shooting outside department, chief says

A police officer in Arkansas was shot and killed behind a police department late Saturday night before the suspected shooter was gunned down by responding officers in a nearby alley, according to officials.

Blue Lives Matter NYC founder: Fewer police would die if politicians allowed them to do their jobs

November 9, 2019

Blue Lives Matter NYC founder: Fewer police would die if politicians allowed them to do their jobs

Founder of NYC Blue Lives Matter Joseph Imperatrice said Saturday that if police were allowed to "do their job" nationwide, there would be fewer people carrying illegal firearms.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted for skipping funeral of deputy allegedly killed by illegal immigrants

November 8, 2019

California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted for skipping funeral of deputy allegedly killed by illegal immigrants

The same day a federal grand jury indicted two illegal immigrants in the killing of Deputy Brian Ishmael, El Dorado Sheriff John D’Agostini took aim during a fiery news conference Thursday at California’s drug and sanctuary policies and singled out Gov. Gavin Newsom for skipping Ishmael’s funeral in favor of a meeting with the state’s reeling power provider.

Maryland sheriff rips 'disgraceful and disrespectful' ban on 'thin blue line' flag

November 4, 2019

Maryland sheriff rips 'disgraceful and disrespectful' ban on 'thin blue line' flag

The decision by a Maryland county official to ban a "thin blue line" flag that was meant to honor local police officers has sparked outrage.

NYT op-ed page slams police incompetence and labels cops 'the problem'

September 30, 2019

NYT op-ed page slams police incompetence and labels cops 'the problem'

The New York Times opinion page condemned America's police force on Thursday, with an op-ed that accusing law enforcement of filling prisons at all costs, despite overcrowding and trends towards mass incarceration.

Louisiana police officer killed, another wounded after vehicle chase; 2 suspects held

September 20, 2019

Louisiana police officer killed, another wounded after vehicle chase; 2 suspects held

A Louisiana police officer was killed Friday and another was wounded following a vehicle chase in a New Orleans suburb, authorities said.

North Carolina police officer Jordan Sheldon was ‘proud American’ and always ‘first to respond,’ father says

September 20, 2019

North Carolina police officer Jordan Sheldon was ‘proud American’ and always ‘first to respond,’ father says

Jordan Sheldon, who served with the Mooresville Police Department for six years, was part of its tight-knit K9 unit.

Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona a second-generation California cop who fulfilled childhood dream

September 20, 2019

Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona a second-generation California cop who fulfilled childhood dream

When many other little girls her age were putting on their mother’s heels and necklaces, Natalie Corona was pulling on her father’s police uniform.

Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner was former Marine who served courageously in Iraq

September 20, 2019

Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner was former Marine who served courageously in Iraq

Lt. Kristin Felsman remembers pulling back into the station on the day Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner died and seeing two young girls with stuffed animals tucked underneath their arms running toward her from across the street.

Being Virginia State Police Trooper Lucas Dowell's friend was 'the greatest pleasure of my life,' sister says

September 20, 2019

Being Virginia State Police Trooper Lucas Dowell's friend was 'the greatest pleasure of my life,' sister says

Erica Dowell says just hours after her brother, Lucas, died, officers from the Virginia State Police and the Metropolitan Police Department showed up in the middle of the night at her residence in Washington, D.C. and helped her pack before she set off for Richmond to meet up with her parents.