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Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office honors fallen Deputy Thomas Smith on 160th anniversary of his death

Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office honors fallen Deputy Thomas Smith on 160th anniversary of his death

March 22, 2024

On Wednesday, March 13, the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office in Maine commemorated the 160th anniversary of Deputy Sheriff Thomas Smith’s tragic death in the line of duty back in 1864. […] Read More

Birmingham community mourns passing of its first Black police officer, Leroy Stover

Birmingham community mourns passing of its first Black police officer, Leroy Stover

November 19, 2023

The community of Birmingham, Alabama, is mourning the loss of Leroy Stover, the city’s first Black police officer, who passed away on November 2 at the age of 90. According […] Read More

Headstone finally marks grave of Pennsylvania officer who gave his life during historic 1889 flood

Headstone finally marks grave of Pennsylvania officer who gave his life during historic 1889 flood

September 24, 2023

In tribute to a fallen hero who selflessly served his community and sacrificed his life during the devastating 1889 Johnstown flood, law enforcement and community members have finally made sure […] Read More

Missouri brothers preserve law enforcement history through memorabilia collection

Missouri brothers preserve law enforcement history through memorabilia collection

July 22, 2023

Two brothers and law enforcement officers in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, are on a mission to enshrine law enforcement history in a memorabilia collection with help from Cape Girardeau County police […] Read More

Retired Phoenix Police Captain Carroll Cooley, key figure in Miranda rights case, passes away at 87

Retired Phoenix Police Captain Carroll Cooley, key figure in Miranda rights case, passes away at 87

June 10, 2023

Retired Phoenix Police Captain Carroll Cooley, the arresting officer in the case that led to the Supreme Court’s landmark Miranda rights ruling, recently passed away at the age of 87. […] Read More

Wisconsin police department welcomes first female officer to its ranks

Wisconsin police department welcomes first female officer to its ranks

April 5, 2023

The Kronenwetter Police Department in Wisconsin has achieved a significant milestone this year by hiring the first full-time female officer in its 19-year history, Mariah Guyer. Guyer previously served for […] Read More

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