Officers killed in the line of duty in 2021 on track to surpass 2020 numbers
As of June 16, 37 police officers across the U.S. have been murdered in the first 5 months of 2021, which puts the year on track to be one of […] Read More
On the Job
Bakersfield officer’s investigation into the suspect responsible for deadly hit-and-run ends in success
Bakersfield Police Officer Chad Ott was praised for his dedication in finding the suspect of a deadly hit-and-run after nearly a year-long investigation. According to the BPD’s investigative reports acquired […] Read More
Arizona and Texas Governors ask 48 other states to provide law enforcement assistance to solve border crisis
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott are seeking aid and resources from other states around the country to help solve the border crisis. In a joint letter to […] Read More
Seattle police officer killed while assisting at crash site
A Seattle police officer who had just finished her shift was struck by a car and killed while giving assistance at a three-car collision on the I-5. The three-car collision […] Read More
Portland gang violence skyrockets as police are defunded and understaffed
If the trend does not subside, Portland, Oregon, will surpass its all-time record for homicides this year as gang violence escalates and the department struggles with staffing shortages and continued […] Read More
Police departments across the country prepare for “bloody summer of gun violence”
With states lifting their Covid-19 restrictions and more people out in warmer weather, police are preparing for an unusually violent summer crime spike this year. Police departments are preparing for […] Read More
