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  • New York: Fire Police Play Vital Role In Emergencies

    They are typically the first ones at the scene and the last ones to leave. They play an important role during major accidents, fires and weather emergencies, and have years of experience. They're also some of the most unsung heroes in the fire service world. Fire police can found at most incidents these days, directing traffic and ensuring safety sometimes miles away from fellow firefighters and emergency personnel.

  • Man Who Struck Indiana Police Car, Injuring Officer Sentenced to 3 Years in Jail

    The man who struck a police car, seriously injuring the officer inside, has been sentenced to three years in jail. Jerrel Watkins, 27, was found guilty of two counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and one count of failure to stop after an accident.

  • Case Dismissed Against Ohio Man In Crash That Injured Michigan Trooper

    A judge has dismissed a criminal case against an Ohio man who authorities say lost control of his car and struck a Michigan State Police trooper in 2011.

  • Ohio: Sentencing Set for Toledoan Who Tried to Hit Officer With Car

    A Toledo woman who fled from police after trying to hit a police officer with a vehicle is to be sentenced March 12 in Lucas County Common Pleas Court.

  • Canadian Officer Struck by Snowplow Could Not be Saved, Court Hears

    Officer struck by snowplow could not be saved, court hears Driver of snowplow that killed officer seemed 'disturbed' Dying Toronto officer urged to 'hold on' after being struck Jurors hear last radio call from officer slain by snowplow Intent in officer's snowplow death at issue, says Crown

  • Canada: Tow Truck Driver Rushed to Help Fallen Toronto Officer in 2011 Incident

    A tow truck driver recalled in court rushing to the aid of a fallen Toronto police officer on a snowy winter morning two years ago, just moments after he saw Sgt. Ryan Russell get struck by a snowplow. Other stories can be found at: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/lawyer-saw-collision-between-snowplow-toronto-officer-163712338.html http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/officer-testifies-through-tears-about-finding-sgt-russell-lying-in-snow-after-being-hit-by-plow/article8290222/?cmpid=rss1

  • Arkansas Officer's Funeral Arrangements Announced

    Conway Police Department officer William McGary's funeral will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Valley Baptist Church in Searcy. Visitation is set for 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. A graveside service follows the funeral Wednesday at a cemetery in Romance, Ark.

  • Canada: Intent in Officer's Snowplow Death at Issue, Says Crown

    A man on trial for the death of Toronto police Sgt. Ryan Russell is presumed to have been behind the wheel of the snowplow that killed the officer, but jurors will have to consider what Richard Kachkar’s mental state was when the incident occurred.

  • Report of California Line of Duty Death

    A report on the December 2011 death of a Stanislaus County sheriff's crime technician largely puts the blame on Mary Donahou herself for not taking enough care while working on a dark road. But the report, commissioned by Sheriff Adam Christianson, also calls for updated training and changes to uniforms worn by civilian personnel.

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