APB American Police Beat

On January 23, Sergeant Erik Duran, 36, a 14-year NYPD veteran with an exemplary record was charged in the Bronx for the crimes of assault in the first and second […]

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida has successfully located a missing 11-year-old girl, thanks to the invaluable assistance of K-9 Mary Lu. On January 26, authorities received a report […]

Dispatchers in Orange County, Florida, have adopted new emergency communications technology that allows them to accept video calls from residents in need of assistance. Developed by Carbyne, a software company […]

A 39-year-old woman from Dothan, Alabama, was arrested in early January after allegedly making a false report of a burglary at her residence, citing fear of the weather as the […]

A 17-year-old from Martinsville, Virginia, was at the center of a disturbing incident on January 21 that resulted in multiple charges, including attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. The […]

In a strange criminal addition to the festivities of Mardi Gras, thieves targeted a renowned New Orleans bakery on January 24, stealing not just cash and a case of vodka, […]

Los Angeles officials reported that the city has witnessed a noteworthy reduction in violent crime in 2023, signaling a dramatic shift from the alarming surge during the height of the […]

New York Mayor Eric Adams’ intention to veto the How Many Stops Act, a bill aimed at bolstering police transparency, has ignited controversy among city leaders, prompting the City Council […]

In the state capital of Georgia, law enforcement funding took center stage as state agencies presented budget requests aimed at combating street gangs. Public safety remains a top priority for […]

In the upcoming fiscal year 2025 state budget negotiations, several law enforcement agencies acrossNew York are vying for the inclusion of a 20-year pension plan. The New York State Park […]

As the cost of living and homeless population continues to surge, authorities in Martin County, Florida, are grappling with an increasing number of squatters seeking refuge on derelict boats, exacerbating […]

In 2005, the Baton Rouge community mourned the loss of Baton Rouge Police Detective Terry Melancon Jr., who was fatally shot in the line of duty at the age of […]

In a move that has sparked debate and concern among residents, officials in Starke, Florida, on January 16 made the decision to dissolve its police department in favor of outsourcing […]

A 33-year-old man identified as David Crowe from Seattle has been arrested three times within a span of five days for allegedly stalking Taylor Swift outside her Manhattan residence, according […]

A police officer with the Jonesboro Police Department in Arkansas recently demonstrated his bravery by rescuing a young child who fell into a frozen pond and nearly drowned. The entire […]

The passing of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik — a longtime officer who fatally shot himself in Clifton, New Jersey, on January 23 — has brought to the forefront once […]

In a white paper released by Interpol’s Metaverse Expert Group, the international law enforcement organization is exploring the potential of metaverse platforms as valuable tools for law enforcement training and […]

The Bordentown Township Police Department in New Jersey is leading community efforts to raise funds in support of 9-year-old Ayden Ugo-Alum Manning, who was diagnosed with a rare brain disease […]

A police officer in Ashland, Ohio, has been credited with saving a toddler’s life, thanks to his CPR training. 23-year-old Officer Soren Osicka was lauded for his heroic actions in rescuing […]

A harrowing and potentially deadly situation unfolded on Interstate 69 on January 27 as a semi-truck and trailer carrying a menagerie of circus animals became engulfed in flames. Thanks to the […]