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Slain Officer Remembered as a Friendly Neighbor With a Promising Future

Officer Jonathan Diller was fatally shot in the line of duty in a senseless act of violence.
Officer Diller showed exemplary dedication by staying in the fight even after being shot.

'Like a superhero': Veteran K-9 officer mourned by two Mass. police departments

Richard Reddick was a dedicated police officer and K9 handler, remembered fondly by colleagues for his professionalism and passion for service.

Slain Officer Remembered as a Friendly Neighbor With a Promising Future

Officer Jonathan Diller was fatally shot in the line of duty in a senseless act of violence.
Officer Diller showed exemplary dedication by staying in the fight even after being shot.

'Like a superhero': Veteran K-9 officer mourned by two Mass. police departments

Richard Reddick was a dedicated police officer and K9 handler, remembered fondly by colleagues for his professionalism and passion for service.
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#traffic-accident

Ten injured after officer on motorcycle crashes into bystanders at California parade

A police officer's motorcycle crash at a holiday parade in Palm Springs injured ten people, drawing attention to safety concerns during public events.

Suffolk County cop airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in LIE crash

A Suffolk County police officer was seriously injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway and was airlifted to a hospital.

Ten injured after officer on motorcycle crashes into bystanders at California parade

A police officer's motorcycle crash at a holiday parade in Palm Springs injured ten people, drawing attention to safety concerns during public events.

Suffolk County cop airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in LIE crash

A Suffolk County police officer was seriously injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway and was airlifted to a hospital.
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#traffic-incident

Brooklyn Officer Struck by Car in Alleged Attack, NYPD Reports

A man hit a police officer with a car in Brooklyn while attempting to evade arrest for reckless driving.

Met Police officer denies driving carelessly in royal escort crash which killed woman

A police officer faces trial for careless driving resulting in the death of 81-year-old Helen Holland after a motorcycle escort incident.

Brooklyn Officer Struck by Car in Alleged Attack, NYPD Reports

A man hit a police officer with a car in Brooklyn while attempting to evade arrest for reckless driving.

Met Police officer denies driving carelessly in royal escort crash which killed woman

A police officer faces trial for careless driving resulting in the death of 81-year-old Helen Holland after a motorcycle escort incident.
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#nypd

Fundraiser honors fallen NYPD detective Jonathan Diller with scholarship for high school students on Long Island - QNS

The NYPD community continues to support Det. Jonathan Diller's family through a fundraising event establishing a scholarship in his honor.

Mets honor slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller on Opening Day

The New York Mets honored slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller with a moment of silence at their home opener.
The Mets paid tribute to Officer Diller by displaying his name and face on the jumbotron at Citi Field in Queens.

Fundraiser honors fallen NYPD detective Jonathan Diller with scholarship for high school students on Long Island - QNS

The NYPD community continues to support Det. Jonathan Diller's family through a fundraising event establishing a scholarship in his honor.

Mets honor slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller on Opening Day

The New York Mets honored slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller with a moment of silence at their home opener.
The Mets paid tribute to Officer Diller by displaying his name and face on the jumbotron at Citi Field in Queens.
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'Unimaginable loss': Community mourns Endicott College police sergeant killed by wrong-way driver

Community mourns Sgt. Jeremy Cole, who was tragically killed in a car crash while dedicated to protecting others.

This is how single mom Angela La Riva juggled a law enforcement career and seven kids

Single mothers possess unique strengths and skills that help them succeed in both home and career.
#public-safety

NYPD officer, others shot near Brooklyn subway station, police say

Multiple shootings in Brooklyn, including a police officer injured, raise concerns about public safety.
Nassau County's controversial plan to deputize gun owners faces legal challenges.

Policeman stabbed in London with one arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

The stabbed policeman showed immense bravery and humility, highlighting the daily challenges faced by officers in protecting the public.

Driver charged after his boxes spilled onto the freeway and a police officer fatally crashed

A driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter after causing a crash that killed a police officer and mass shooting survivor.

NYPD officer, others shot near Brooklyn subway station, police say

Multiple shootings in Brooklyn, including a police officer injured, raise concerns about public safety.
Nassau County's controversial plan to deputize gun owners faces legal challenges.

Policeman stabbed in London with one arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

The stabbed policeman showed immense bravery and humility, highlighting the daily challenges faced by officers in protecting the public.

Driver charged after his boxes spilled onto the freeway and a police officer fatally crashed

A driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter after causing a crash that killed a police officer and mass shooting survivor.
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#metropolitan-police

Met PC charged with assault on police officer

A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with assaulting another officer and is suspended pending a court appearance.

Met Police officer caught with cocaine while on duty sacked

Police officer caught with cocaine on duty was fired after misconduct hearing
Officer claimed to have forgotten about the cocaine in his possession

Sarah Everard: BBC documentary recalls police learning killer was Met officer

The detective leading Sarah Everard case was shocked to discover Wayne Couzens was a police officer.
Documentary on the case revealing new details.

Former Met police officer guilty of multiple rapes and kidnap

Former Metropolitan Police officer convicted of rape and kidnap
Mitchell boasted victims wouldn't be believed due to his job

Met PC charged with assault on police officer

A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with assaulting another officer and is suspended pending a court appearance.

Met Police officer caught with cocaine while on duty sacked

Police officer caught with cocaine on duty was fired after misconduct hearing
Officer claimed to have forgotten about the cocaine in his possession

Sarah Everard: BBC documentary recalls police learning killer was Met officer

The detective leading Sarah Everard case was shocked to discover Wayne Couzens was a police officer.
Documentary on the case revealing new details.

Former Met police officer guilty of multiple rapes and kidnap

Former Metropolitan Police officer convicted of rape and kidnap
Mitchell boasted victims wouldn't be believed due to his job
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#investigation

California police officer killed, another injured in fiery crash following brief pursuit

A San Diego police officer was killed and another injured in a crash following a high-speed pursuit, prompting an independent investigation.

Miami Beach officer injured in shooting, cops say. The Venetian Causeway is blocked off

Police officer injured in shooting on Venetian Causeway
Entire bridge closed off for investigation

Watertown police officer acquitted of rape charges, remains on unpaid leave from department

Officer acquitted of rape charges, but department investigation continues.

Coral Gables motorcycle cop injured in a crash, police said. His condition is unknown

A Coral Gables police motorcycle officer was injured in a crash involving an SUV.
The officer was taken to the hospital and his condition is unknown at this time.

Police 'deploy taser' in attempt to stop motorcyclist 'driving dangerously'

Police deployed taser but did not fire it.
Motorcyclist evaded police after taser was deployed.
No arrests made; investigation ongoing.

Serving Met officer charged with strangling woman

PC Mahad Abdalla charged with non-fatal strangulation and assault
PC Abdalla suspended from duties pending investigation

California police officer killed, another injured in fiery crash following brief pursuit

A San Diego police officer was killed and another injured in a crash following a high-speed pursuit, prompting an independent investigation.

Miami Beach officer injured in shooting, cops say. The Venetian Causeway is blocked off

Police officer injured in shooting on Venetian Causeway
Entire bridge closed off for investigation

Watertown police officer acquitted of rape charges, remains on unpaid leave from department

Officer acquitted of rape charges, but department investigation continues.

Coral Gables motorcycle cop injured in a crash, police said. His condition is unknown

A Coral Gables police motorcycle officer was injured in a crash involving an SUV.
The officer was taken to the hospital and his condition is unknown at this time.

Police 'deploy taser' in attempt to stop motorcyclist 'driving dangerously'

Police deployed taser but did not fire it.
Motorcyclist evaded police after taser was deployed.
No arrests made; investigation ongoing.

Serving Met officer charged with strangling woman

PC Mahad Abdalla charged with non-fatal strangulation and assault
PC Abdalla suspended from duties pending investigation
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Man who kicked Met officer during Whitehall disorder jailed for 10 months

A man, Ozzie Cush, was jailed for kicking a Metropolitan Police officer during a demonstration in Whitehall.
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Man in Custody in Fatal Shooting of N.Y.P.D. Officer

The fatal shooting of Police Officer Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop in Queens resulted in the arrest of Guy Rivera, while another individual, Lindy Jones, was taken into custody but has not been charged yet.

Serving City of London Police sergeant charged with sexual offences

Sergeant Constandino Simeonidis from Milton Keynes faces charges of sexual touching by penetration and sexual touching.
The officer was arrested in March 2023 and suspended immediately following the arrest.

Toddler shot himself in Homestead, cops say. His mother - a police officer - was arrested

A Miami-Dade Schools police officer was arrested for child neglect after her 3-year-old son accidentally shot himself.

Attempted murder arrest after police officer injured in 'hit and run'

A man was arrested for attempted murder after hitting a police officer with a car in Holloway Road. The officer sustained minor injuries.

Brooklyn cop allegedly harassed ex-girlfriend with text messages: sources | amNewYork

A Brooklyn police officer, Zaid Zeidyyeh, was arrested for stalking and harassing his ex-girlfriend, leading to his suspension pending investigation.

Police officer injured as 'man with large machete' arrested in south east London

Police officer injured during arrest in Camberwell involving a man with a large machete.
Arrest made on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, highlighting the dangers officers face daily.

Man in Custody in Fatal Shooting of N.Y.P.D. Officer

The fatal shooting of Police Officer Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop in Queens resulted in the arrest of Guy Rivera, while another individual, Lindy Jones, was taken into custody but has not been charged yet.

Serving City of London Police sergeant charged with sexual offences

Sergeant Constandino Simeonidis from Milton Keynes faces charges of sexual touching by penetration and sexual touching.
The officer was arrested in March 2023 and suspended immediately following the arrest.

Toddler shot himself in Homestead, cops say. His mother - a police officer - was arrested

A Miami-Dade Schools police officer was arrested for child neglect after her 3-year-old son accidentally shot himself.

Attempted murder arrest after police officer injured in 'hit and run'

A man was arrested for attempted murder after hitting a police officer with a car in Holloway Road. The officer sustained minor injuries.

Brooklyn cop allegedly harassed ex-girlfriend with text messages: sources | amNewYork

A Brooklyn police officer, Zaid Zeidyyeh, was arrested for stalking and harassing his ex-girlfriend, leading to his suspension pending investigation.

Police officer injured as 'man with large machete' arrested in south east London

Police officer injured during arrest in Camberwell involving a man with a large machete.
Arrest made on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, highlighting the dangers officers face daily.
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#gross-misconduct

Gangsters appeal after Met officer pictured in car with female juror

Defense lawyers captured misconduct evidence
Officer faced gross misconduct for driving juror

Met Police boss sacked over drugs test launches appeal

Sacked police officer appeals against gross misconduct finding for failing a drugs test due to cannabis accusations.

Gangsters appeal after Met officer pictured in car with female juror

Defense lawyers captured misconduct evidence
Officer faced gross misconduct for driving juror

Met Police boss sacked over drugs test launches appeal

Sacked police officer appeals against gross misconduct finding for failing a drugs test due to cannabis accusations.
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A cop gave a California man a jaywalking ticket. Then came a 'campaign of hate and revenge'

A police officer and his family faced a prolonged harassment campaign after issuing a jaywalking ticket, leading to a civil lawsuit seeking $5.5 million each.

Melissa Andrade commended as April's 'Cop of the Month' in the 84th Precinct

Officer's insight led to closure of domestic violence cases.

Body camera not turned on before police officer shot man, inquest told

Police officer describes encounter with individual wielding knives and firing shot in self-defense.

COP hurt when man carjacks and then crashes LAPD patrol vehicle

A Los Angeles police officer was injured after her patrol vehicle was stolen by a man who then crashed it. The officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

York police arrest 1, seeking 2nd suspect after cop hit by car | CBC News

Police officer hit by car during auto-theft investigation.
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Report: NYPD officer fired gun while clearing Columbia building

Police officer involved in clearing protesters fired gun inside Columbia University building, no injuries reported. More than 2,000 arrested in recent pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses.
#sword-attack

Police officer who faced London sword attacker suffered 'horrifically serious' injuries: 'She faces a long recovery'

Female police officer suffered severe injuries in London sword attack that killed a 14-year-old boy.

Police officer almost lost hand' in Hainault sword attack

A police officer in Hainault was close to losing her hand in a sword attack.

Police officer who faced London sword attacker suffered 'horrifically serious' injuries: 'She faces a long recovery'

Female police officer suffered severe injuries in London sword attack that killed a 14-year-old boy.

Police officer almost lost hand' in Hainault sword attack

A police officer in Hainault was close to losing her hand in a sword attack.
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Police officer stabbing - man charged with GBH and drug offences

An officer was stabbed in Enfield, resulting in charges for GBH, drug offenses. The injured officer is in stable condition.

Trump will attend the wake of a slain New York police officer as he goes after Biden over crime | amNewYork

Donald Trump will attend the wake of a police officer in New York, emphasizing crime as a focus of his campaign.
Trump has been critical of Biden's approach to crime and has shown support for law enforcement officers.

Ex-Mets pitcher Chasen Bradford arrested on DUI charge day after graduating from police academy

Former Mets pitcher arrested for drunk driving as a new Nevada police officer.
Bradford was fired by Henderson Police Department after being arrested for driving under the influence.
#traffic-stop

Police Officer Is Killed During a Traffic Stop in Queens

A police officer died after being shot in Queens during a traffic stop.
The suspected gunman was wounded and is being treated for his injuries.

New York police officer fatally shot during traffic stop

A New York City police officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop
Mayor Eric Adams expressed deep sorrow over the loss

Police Officer Is Killed During a Traffic Stop in Queens

A police officer died after being shot in Queens during a traffic stop.
The suspected gunman was wounded and is being treated for his injuries.

New York police officer fatally shot during traffic stop

A New York City police officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop
Mayor Eric Adams expressed deep sorrow over the loss
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NY cop claims he was fired for writing traffic ticket to lawyer who flashed PBA card to try dodge trouble

Police officer fired for writing ticket to lawyer with PBA connection, suing county in federal court.
Unspoken code of police courtesy challenged when officer issues ticket despite PBA card.

Fiancee is pregnant with baby of British police officer who died in Australia

Lilly Watts revealed pregnancy after fiance's tragic death at engagement party
Community rallies to support grieving fiancee's future with GoFundMe

Australia's Sam Kerr pleads not guilty to racially aggravated offence

Australian football captain Sam Kerr denies racially aggravated harassment charge.
Chelsea striker faces trial in February 2025 for allegedly causing a police officer harassment.

Sarah died because he was a police officer': Everard family statement in full

The family is grateful for the Angiolini inquiry's work
Wayne Couzens should never have been a police officer
Support for the inquiry's recommendations

Met rapist told victim nobody would believe her because he was a police officer

Former police officer Cliff Mitchell convicted of multiple rape counts, told victim she wouldn't be believed due to his position in the force.
Mitchell found guilty of ten counts of rape and other serious charges, described as using 'brazen abuse of power' by the police.

Serial rapist and former police officer David Carrick will be stripped of his pension

Former police officer David Carrick will lose 65% of his pension, the maximum legally allowed.
Efforts to strip Carrick of his pension were supported by Mayor of London and former Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

Firefighters rescue police officer from trapped van in south east London crash

A police officer was rescued by firefighters after a crash involving a bus and a police vehicle in south east London.
Multiple police officers and passengers were taken to the hospital, but their injuries are not life-threatening.

Gay hate-crime survivor becomes police officer in Georgia

Brandon White, a gay man who survived a homophobic attack, is now a police officer in an Atlanta suburb.
White's attack was the first in Georgia to be prosecuted under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009.
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