Boston, MA – A Massachusetts State Police internal investigation has cleared their staff of wrongdoing for hiring a known former drug dealer to be a trooper, the Boston Globe reported. The agency says that it was all Trooper Leigha Genduso's fault for not telling them she was a drug dealer, despite it being public record. […]

Laredo, TX – Laredo Police Department Officer Arnoldo Dimas died of a sudden medical episode on Aug. 17, according to his department. “It is with heavy heart that we share the unfortunate news of the sudden passing of one of our own today,” the Laredo Police Department said in a Facebook post. “Officer Dimas will […]

Elkton, MD – A 70-year-old retired law enforcement and fire department official fought off two would-be robbers Aug. 21 with the help of his dog who scared off the suspects. But Joseph Zurolo Sr. says he isn’t a typical retired person. He started his career with the Elkton Police Department and then worked for the […]

Concord, CA – A drunk driver convicted of causing a six-vehicle pileup that severely injured an on-duty California Highway Patrol officer was sentenced to probation on Thursday, according to the department. The incident occurred at approximately 6:15 p.m. on Jan. 15, while California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer Martin Lendway was assisting two drivers who had […]

Albuquerque, NM – Bodycam footage captured the moment that a gunman opened fire on an Albuquerque police officer during a foot pursuit in a Walmart parking lot (video below). The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, when police received a report of a shoplifter inside the Walmart store, KOAT reported. Officer Brock Knippwrath […]

Baytown, TX – Baytown Police Officer Johnny Almendarez died of an apparent heart attack at his home on Aug. 19. Officer Almendarez, 50, was found unresponsive at his residence, his department said in a Facebook post. Despite extensive efforts, he was “unable to overcome the possible cardiac event,” Baytown police said. He had been with […]

Philadelphia, PA – A female Philadelphia police officer fearlessly tackled a combative man who assaulted her and her male partner on Thursday, viral cell phone footage showed (video below). The agency is aware of the incident, and the investigation as to what occurred is ongoing, the department told Blue Lives Matter on Friday morning. The […]

North Braddock, PA – Many community members were outraged to learn that the Woodland Hills School Board unanimously voted to keep resource officers at two schools in the district on Thursday. “We don’t want police in our schools, because our children are afraid,” East Pittsburgh resident Erica Yesko told board members before they voted, according […]