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Florida Republican wants to make it illegal to approach police officers
The bill, sponsored by state Senator Bryan Avila, would make it unlawful for people to provoke or harass first responders after being given a warning.
Video shows cop fire weapon at carjacker who ran over partner
The violent incident comes as crime continues to be a top concern for millions of Americans.
New Orleans Mayor Says Mardi Gras Won't Be Canceled Despite Police Shortage
Mayor LaToya Cantrell said that the city, "like the rest of the nation," is facing "a shortage of public safety personnel that includes police, fire, [and] EMS."
Police Officer Fired for Getting 'Pure Evil' Tattoo on Hands
The officer claimed that the words were meant to be read separately and not as a complete phrase. He also refused to have the tattoos removed.
Uvalde Officials Deny Claim That Officers Rushed to Rescue Their Own Kids
The Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas on Tuesday left 19 children, two educators and the suspect dead.
Brave Cops Rope and Ride Rogue Alligator Outside House
Hero cops lassoed and rode a rogue alligator prowling outside a school in an astonishing rodeo-style capture in South Carolina.
3 Officers Fired After Firing Into Crowd After Game, Killing 8-Year-Old
The borough council in Philadelphia suburb of Sharon Hill voted 6-1 on Thursday night to relieve the officers of their positions.
Tennessee GOP Looks to Ban Residency Requirements for First Responders
"Reducing violent crime, public safety and safe streets are the number one priority of the residents of Memphis," said one Republican representative.
Remembering the January 6 Capitol Deaths, Brian Sicknick to Ashli Babbitt
A year on from the U.S. Capitol riots, we reflect on the lives of those who died since the insurrection on January 6 in 2021.
Virginia Cops Protected Sex Traffickers for Free Sex From Victims: Lawsuit
The officers tipped off the trafficking ring before police-run sting operations to take down its advertisements on websites, according to the lawsuit.
Oath Keepers Data Leak Reveals Active NYC Police Officers as Members
The lead has launched two investigations within the department and from Mayor Bill de Blasio's office.
Attorneys Argue Against Trial Broadcast for Cops Charged in Floyd's Death
"People are deterred from testifying for the defense because they fear the wrath of the crowd," the attorneys wrote.
Man Charged with Pointing 'Military-Grade Laser' into Police Helicopter
Tennessee resident Shannon Cole's alleged stunt could have permanently blinded both pilots, a police report said.
Easter Celebrations Marked by 'Nazi' Police Confronting Churches Over COVID
"Out of this property, you Nazis. Out! Gestapo is not allowed here. Do not come back, you Nazi psychopaths," an Alberta, Canada, pastor could be heard saying.
GOP Rep Votes Against Capitol Police Bill Despite Report He Planned Protest
Biggs, who reportedly sought a preemptive Trump pardon over his role in the Capitol attacks, defended his decision to vote against a bipartisan resolution to award Capitol police officers involved in the January 6 response.
NYPD Officers Blare 'Trump 2020' Using Patrol Car Speakers, Violate Code
"Trump 2020. Put it on Facebook, put it on YouTube...tough guy," an NYPD officer dared a pedestrian who recorded the incident in Brooklyn.
Cops Charged After Video Shows Them Beating Man Who Died Minutes Later
The city of Shreveport initially said that 44-year-old Tommie McGlothen Jr. died of a heart attack after his arrest. Then a video of his violent arrest emerged.
Dramatic Body Cam Video Shows California Officer Rush to Evacuate People
The police officer was seen helping to load a suitcase into a resident's vehicle before warning others to evacuate.
Texas Cops Face Backlash for Not Wearing Masks Inside Gas Station
At least four officers with the Fort Worth Police Department were shown through cell phone video entering a gas station without wearing face coverings.
Protesters Taunt Police With Doughnuts Outside Pence Megachurch Event
Dozens of Pride and Black Lives Matter protesters met outside First Baptist Dallas where several demonstrators taunted police officers with doughnuts on a string.
Former Police Officers 'Openly Plotting' To Kill BLM Activist Shaun King
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the review of the incident involving former officers from California's Long Beach Police Department.
Man Fined $560 for Farting Loudly at Police in Austria
The Vienna police department said: "He rose slightly from the park bench, looked at the officers, and apparently intentionally released a massive fart in the immediate vicinity of the officers."
Google Doodle Honors Emergency Service Workers
The Doodle is the third in a Google series thanking essential workers, having already honored medical workers and researchers.
Video of NYPD Officers Handcuffing Churro Vendor in Subway Goes Viral
A passerby captured a confrontation between a woman selling churros and several officers of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) on Friday evening in a video that has since gone viral on social media.
#DumpStarbucks Trends after Police Asked to Leave Coffee Shop Over 'Safety'
The #DumpStarbucks emerged Friday after a group of Tempe, Arizona police officers say they were asked to leave a Starbucks on the Fourth of July after a customer complained they did not feel "safe" around them.
Meet America's Favorite Cop
Officer Tommy Norman is Instagram's most famous police officer. Followers can find Norman engaging with the community and donating time and resources through his Mission Give Foundation.
Texas Officers Rescue Suicidal Woman
The officers repeatedly asked the woman to just tell them what was going on because it wasn't worth it.
Black Sorority Questioned by Cops for Picking up Trash
According to the sorority, someone called and erroneously reported the group of women for fighting on the side of the road.
Video: Police Officers Rough Up Domino's Pizza Manager
Hudson County prosecutors in New Jersey charged both Rodney Clark and Courtney Solomon with disorderly conduct, harassment and making terroristic threats.
Officers Caught Posing at Border Wall
Comments on the video are as divisive as the subject matter itself.