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Farmington firefighters save house, and cops save cat

January 11, 2019

No humans were injured and the cat, suffering from smoke inhalation, is expected to make a full recovery. A pair of police officers are credited with saving a pet cat Wednesday night at a blaze on Davis Road that burned a family of three out of their home.

In case you missed it: Butte County Sheriff talks latest on Camp Fire

A smile doesn’t cost a thing

Surveillance video shows moment HPD officer shoots gun out of suspect’s hand

Teaching high speed boating skills to law enforcement

Newman Police Department Thanks Community For Support Before Funeral For Fallen Officer

January 9, 2019

Funeral services will be held in central California Saturday for Cpl. Ronil Singh, the police officer who authorities say was shot to death by a man in the country illegally. Singh was killed Dec. 26 when he pulled over a suspected drunk driver. Just hours earlier, the 33-year-old officer had been home celebrating Christmas with his wife, 5-month-old son and K-9 dog before starting his night shift.

Zechariah Cartledge: A hero’s hero

Slain Utah police officer Joseph Shinners mourned by police departments across US

2 Chicago police officers killed in ‘grim reminder of the dangers’ of law enforcement

Law enforcement officers from all over California pay respects at Deputy Hinostroza’s funeral

Sheriff Sees the Library as a Vital Community Resource Benefitting Law Enforcement

January 17, 2019

The library and the parks and recreation district were cherished resources and were a great way to have healthy activities for a low-income home. “I felt like I was busy all the time and always had something to do, and if there was idle time I would have a at least a couple of books from the library,” said Andy.

Shop With a Cop a gift to children, Wood County law enforcement alike

Arkansan Native in CA Law Enforcement Loses Home in Fire

“Officer Noah’s” collection grows 1,000 percent!

Policing is on brink of crisis, says head of senior officers’ body

Veteran ‘star’ DEA agent conspired with Colombia drug cartels to launder more than $7M

January 18, 2019

MIAMI – A U.S. federal narcotics agent known for his expensive tastes and high-profile drug seizures has been implicated in a multimillion-dollar money-laundering conspiracy that involved the very cartel criminals he was charged with fighting in Colombia. A once standout Drug Enforcement Administration agent, Jose Irizarry is accused of conspiring with a longtime DEA informant to launder more than $7 million in illicit drug proceeds, sometimes using an underground network known as the black-market peso exchange, according to five current and former law enforcement officials.

Billionaire Robert Mercer’s Yuma County sheriff’s badge has been revoked

Pennsylvania woman breaks into police station looking for cop she wanted to date

Missouri police officer runs into traffic to save kitten

“El Cheapo”: Texas police drug bust roasted on social media

‘Seven shattered families’: 7 US law enforcement officers killed since Jan. 1

January 17, 2019

A 44-year-old Alabama father and husband with 16 years of experience. A 22-year-old California woman just weeks into the job. Seven law enforcement officers were killed in the United States in the first two weeks of this year — representing “seven shattered families, seven local communities that are grieving and seven work forces grieving and trying to compensate for having lost an officer,” said Steve Groeninger, a spokesman for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

“Boredom” Drives Southport Man to Interrupt Law Enforcement Radio Systems

Massachusetts burglar convicted 50 times caught red-handed again, cops say

Law Enforcement Officer Suicides Outnumbered Line of Duty Deaths in 2018

R.I. law enforcement officials seek answers to why 1,300 cases fell through the cracks

UIU course location now open at Fort Hood, Texas

December 3, 2018

Upper Iowa University, an award-winning, military-friendly university founded in 1857 with multiple education locations at military installations, is now offering courses at Fort Hood, Texas. “We’re extremely excited to partner with the Fort Hood Soldier Development Center and the United States Army to offer classes at our newest course location at Fort Hood,” UIU President Dr. William R. Duffy said.

Military Times ‘Best for Vets’ recognition

National Night Out brings neighbors, law enforcement together to fight crime

Law enforcement and mental health partnership pays dividends

State and local police teaming up for annual Cops, Kids and Classrooms collection drive

Pay on hold for federal law enforcement Trump so vocally supports

December 22, 2018

Thousands of the federal law enforcement officers President Trump so often praises are working without pay over the holidays — at least for now — while the federal government is partially shut down over his demand for border wall funding.

SFPD promotions questioned by some police union members

K-9 Cash example of how your donations help law enforcement

Law enforcement agencies struggle to fill vacant positions

Chicago police union head blasts proposed CPD reform plan, vows court fight

The Top 10 Signs You’re Getting Ripped Off

August 8, 2017

10. You’re a tax-paying American citizen. 9. The guy at the auto dealership is charging you a finder’s fee for a car that’s on the lot. (Love that Seinfeld episode!) 8. No one seems all that impressed with your degree from Trump University. 7. A “mixologist” (as opposed to a bartender) spent 12 minutes making […]