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CT State Trooper killed by hit-and-run driver who was high on drugs, previously convicted of third degree murder
SOUTHINGTON, CT - The Connecticut State Police (CSP) and police officers throughout Connecticut and New England are mourning after Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier was killed in the line of duty as he conducted targeted traffic enforcement on Interstate 84 in Southington, CT Insider reports. Pelletier, 34, was on the...
New details: officer ambushed and fatally shot when responding to a gunman; five others injured, including another officer
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - A mass shooting has left three people dead, including a police officer who was ambushed, a civilian, and the gunman himself. According to Fox 9, Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell, 36, was fatally shot when he stopped to provide aid to a man he thought was a victim of the report of a shooting he had responded to, but instead the man shot him. Mitchell was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died as a result of his gunshot wounds.
Major bust: Telegram app found on woman's phone by ICE reveals over 1,000 smugglers
EL PASO, TX - Two women were arrested near Naco, AZ on the Mexican border in a car that was carrying illegal immigrants. Investigators found that one of the women was carrying a cell phone which was logged into an online chat used by up to 1,000 smugglers. US Customs...
One city is taking an unconventional approach to catching home invaders - using "bait houses"
ATHERTON, CA - The city of Atherton is taking an unconventional approach to catching those responsible for the increase in home burglaries in their community. Located in the Bay area, the affluent city in San Mateo County is currently made up of just over 6,600 residents. This number is down from 2020 recorded census data, which had the population at 7,165 residents.
Progressive questionnaire confirms Boston Mayor's blatant anti-police policies
BOSTON, MA - Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, an avowed radical-leftist Democrat, made her blatantly anti-police agenda irrefutably known with the "2021 Boston Mayoral Candidate Questionnaire" from Progressive Massachusetts, according to reporting from Fox News. Among other startling revelations, the Questionnaire demonstrated Wu's adherence to race-driven politics and critical race theory...
Montanan State Trooper terminated in alleged case of retaliation for sharing climate assessment
HELENA, MT— A highly respected Montana Highway Patrol Trooper and President of Union local Alicia Bragg, was terminated from her role after a ten-day suspension in April allegedly in retaliation for sharing a workplace climate survey summary with her union representative. The Daily Montanan stated that according to allegations...
Mexican cartels, U.S. drug gangs mixing another lethal chemical into fentanyl, causing mass overdoses in cities across the U.S.
Fentanyl, a lethal drug that is already causing an increase in drug overdoses across the country is now being mixed with another dangerous chemical sedative called medetomidine, and according to a report from NPR, the combination has triggered a new wave of overdoses between the months of April and May.
Here are 10 things you need to know about body armor
Police officers across the country don their body armor just like any other piece of issued equipment. But too many officers don’t truly understand the fine details of body armor. Such as:. Is it properly fit?. How long will it last before it loses its effectiveness?. How should I...
San Francisco Police Department choose Mission District for newest surveillance cameras in an effort to deter crime
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - In March, voters approved Proposition E, which in part allows the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to use drones and install surveillance cameras without the approval of the Police Commission or Board of Supervisors. SFPD has now selected the Mission District for the launch of its...
Denver, which cut police and fire budget, issues 'playbook' for handling illegal immigrants, calls them 'newcomers'
DENVER, CO - Democrat leaders in Denver, Colorado have issued a playbook designed to instruct city governments on how to cope with large floods of illegal immigrants being sent to them by the Department of Homeland Security under Biden Administration policy. Euphemistically this document refers to illegal immigrants who have criminally entered the US as "newcomers."
Great American Warrior: Miranda Fuller, helping the police and military with virtual simulation training
This Great American Warrior article is brought to you by our partner, philanthropist, and LEO supporter Trudy Jacobson. Miranda Fuller was always a talented person. She earned her first bank loan to start a tanning business at just 21 years old and went on from there to pursue several other entrepreneurial endeavors: a salon, a florist shop, real estate, restaurants - even a local television dating show.
US Admiral warns 'military bases getting penetrated by foreign nationals is happening more and more'
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA - An increasing number of foreign nationals are being intercepted and arrested for trespassing on sensitive military installations. Reportedly a large number of these foreign nationals are Chinese citizens who allegedly are "attempting to glean national security secrets," according to a U.S. Admiral interviewed by Fox News on Friday.
Exclusive Interview: Michael Letts, one of America’s leading LEO advocates and philanthropists
Starting a nonprofit organization is simple – which is why there are thousands across America. The challenge comes with maintaining and operating the nonprofit to carry on the mission it was designed to do. Most nonprofit organizations struggle with fundraising and over time, lose the momentum and drive they...
Chinese spies in the United States are receiving wrist slaps instead of accountability
It is no secret that United States military and intelligence officials have been caught acting as spies for Communist China, putting sensitive information into the hands of the enemy. The question is, what is happening to these people that are caught betraying our country? According to Front Page Magazine, just...
Michigan State Trooper charged with murder after stopping a fleeing suspect with his patrol car
LANSING, MI - Michigan State Police (MSP) Sgt. Brian Keely has been charged with murder. The announcement came on Tuesday from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel following an investigation into an incident on April 17 where Keely hit a fleeing suspect with his patrol car. The suspect later died at an area hospital.
NYC bodega owner who accidentally shot violent shoplifter arrested, faces seven years in prison
NEW YORK, NY - The New York Post reports that two men, owner Francisco Valerio, 53, and his brother Luis were working at the Franja Wines and Liquors store in the Ridgewood section of Queens on May 20 at approximately 7:45 pm when two would-be thieves attempted to steal bottles of alcohol by slipping them into their jackets, police said.
Murder fugitive on Interpol's 'wanted list' living in Texas illegally arrested during routine traffic stop
SPLENDORA, TX - Authorities with the Splendora Police Department (SPD) announced the arrest of a fugitive wanted for murder by Interpol who has been illegally residing in the state of Texas and regularly traveled between the United States and her home in Terrenos. According to FOX26, the suspect has been...
Massive illegal immigrant sex trafficking operation uncovered in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, LA - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office with other law enforcement partners has uncovered a nightmarish sex trafficking operation, smuggling vulnerable women away from their various home countries and depositing them in cities across the nation, from Virginia to Louisiana and from Texas to Florida.
Shooting of Chechen near Army Special Forces member's raises serious terror concerns
CARTHAGE, NC - The shooting death of a 35-year-old Chechen man allegedly trespassing near the home of a member of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) at Ft. Liberty (formerly Ft. Bragg) has created concerns among the Special Forces community. According to reporting from Fox News, the unusual shooting...
Colorado police plan deployment of drones to answer 911 dispatches
DENVER, CO - Colorado law enforcement officials are reportedly planning to use drones as first responders to 911 calls in the near future. Even the Denver Police Department, which banned the use of drones in 2018, is joining the trend. According to Fox News, twenty separate agencies in the Front...
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