APB American Police Beat

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) has recently welcomed a feathered new addition to its ranks: Sergeant Hank, a Canadian goose. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the goose has […]

In a November 16 federal court hearing overseen by U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer, Assistant Attorney General Samuel Kennedy revealed that the unit responsible for reviewing Chicago Police Department officers’ […]

The Los Angeles City Council on November 28 passed a draft ordinance requiring hosts of short-term rentals, including Airbnb, and hotels to obtain a police permit. City Council President Paul […]

In a bizarre recent incident, a 12-year-old boy was arrested by Ann Arbor police after allegedly stealing a construction forklift, leading authorities on a chase and causing damage to several […]

In response to an increase in hate crimes, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, alongside law enforcement leaders, announced the formation of the Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team (HART) during a […]

Following an extensive nationwide search, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) on December 5 announced that 30-year law enforcement veteran Bill Alexander has been named chief executive officer […]

In a poignant ceremony on November 17, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) dedicated the W.T. Harris Bridge over Interstate 85 to fallen Officer Mia Goodwin, marking almost two years since […]

A police chase in Glendale, Wisconsin, on November 15 culminated in a bizarre ending after a suspect attempted to escape from officers by hiding in a porta potty. The carjacking […]

In a significant move to address rising gun violence in the city, the Boston City Council has passed an ordinance requiring the Boston Police to collect and report data on […]

In a significant leap forward for regional firefighting capabilities, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department on November 20 unveiled the latest addition to its fleet — its first-ever night-flying firefighting […]

New Hampshire officials are paying their respects to a security guard and former police chief who was killed while protecting bystanders during a shooting at the New Hampshire Hospital on […]

In a significant leap forward for regional firefighting capabilities, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department on November 20 unveiled the latest addition to its fleet — its first-ever night-flying firefighting […]

A Walmart store in Waverly, Ohio, became the scene of a potentially life-threatening incident on the morning of November 16 when a 2-year-old boy accidentally fired his mother’s handgun inside […]

In a recent ruling, a federal court vindicated the public display of “thin blue line” flags — a symbol commonly associated with support for law enforcement — on the grounds […]

The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), the union representing nearly 9,000 rank-and-file officers in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), has filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against the city, alleging […]

In a contentious legislative session on November 14, the Texas House of Representatives approved a controversial and stringent immigration bill that would create new state penalties for people who enter […]

The Minneapolis city council voted on November 17 to reject a proposal to providing bonuses to all Minneapolis police officers at a time when the department is facing critically low […]

In a controversial move that could worsen staffing shortages, New York Mayor Eric Adams has decided to temporarily freeze the hiring of new NYPD police officers as part of a […]

Three off-duty first responders from Plymouth, Massachusetts, were recognized for saving a friend’s life earlier this year after he experienced a sudden cardiac emergency at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class. What […]

For the second consecutive year, officers for California’s state police agency, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), are set to receive a substantial salary increase, surpassing raises offered to other public […]