Law Enforcement, St. Louis
‘Funky math and litigation’: Police union blasts St. Louis city lawsuit over SLMPD state controlThe city of St. Louis filed a lawsuit Thursday to block a state law returning control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department… Read More
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Illinois investigator loses leg after complications from 2018 head-on crash, BackStoppers assistingA former Pontoon Beach, Illinois police officer is receiving financial assistance after an on-duty injury led to losing part of his leg. The painful injury stemmed… Read More
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Assaults against ICE up 1300%, vehicular attacks up 3200%, death threats up 8000%(The Center Square) – Assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up 1,300%, vehicular attacks are up 3,200% and death threats are up 8,000%, the Department of Homeland Security… Read More
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Law enforcement deaths hit 80-year low in 2025(The Center Square) – Police deaths on the job fell 25% in 2025 to 111, an 80-year low not seen since World War II. The number of law enforcement professionals… Read More
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Hero’s welcome for Missouri deputy shot during investigation(The Heartlander) — After being shot while assisting a homicide investigation in Ralls County, Missouri, a hero cop has returned home to cheers, gratitude and relief. On Oct. 12, police… Read More
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Law enforcement deaths fall over 50%; former officer explains why(The Daily Signal) – A new report shows a 50% decline in the number of law enforcement officers’ deaths in the line of duty since the start of 2025, compared with… Read More
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‘Suspicious’ drone sightings reported in Virginia(The Center Square) – Law enforcement officials in Virginia have reported “suspicious” drone sightings appearing over counties containing sensitive military bases and national security facilities. The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office… Read More
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Police officers relocating to Florida from other states(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody welcomed new police officers to the state after they relocated from Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Mexico and New York. “Florida… Read More
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‘Something less honorable’: Kansas City suburb bans Thin Blue Line police flags from annual Fourth of July displayWaves of sorrow and fury have followed Merriam City Council's 6-2 vote to remove Thin Blue Line flags honoring fallen police officers from the city’s annual Flags 4 Freedom exhibit. Read More
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First responders may soon get workers comp for PTSD in Pennsylvania(The Center Square) – First responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder may soon qualify for workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania. The state House of Representatives approved a proposal on Wednesday… Read More
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NYPD storms protest-occupied Columbia building, several arrested(The Center Square) – Following weeks of tense standoffs between pro-Palestinian demonstrators leading to violent escalation at Columbia University, officials at the Ivy League institution finally gave the green light… Read More
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Probe of DA who berated cop after he pulled her over for speeding(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has asked a state commission to investigate an upstate prosecutor who was caught on video berating a local cop who stopped… Read More
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SF bridge protest traps hundreds; California lawmakers seek stronger punishment(The Center Square) – After San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge was blocked off by pro-Palestinian protestors for four hours earlier this week, California lawmakers have redoubled efforts to increase penalties… Read More
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Minneapolis advertising blitz aims to attract police officers after mass exodus(The Center Square) – Mayor Jacob Frey and city of Minneapolis officials announced a new police recruitment campaign reaching a range of 300 miles after losing more than 300 officers… Read More
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Cops shot on the job in 2023 hit new high, report says(The Center Square) — A new report shows the number of police officers shot on the job hit a new high in 2023. The National Fraternal Order of Police, a… Read More
Kansas, Law Enforcement
Federal judge rules Kansas Highway Patrol vehicle search tactic unconstitutional(The Center Square) – If you’re from a state with legalized recreational or medical marijuana and traveling through Kansas, the Fourth Amendment prohibits the Kansas Highway Patrol from searching you… Read More
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St. Louis Rep. Cori Bush tops half a million in private security funding while clinging to defunding police that protect the publicIt’s difficult to imagine many prominent public figures don’t receive threats in today’s weird, wired world. But U.S. Rep. Cori Bush seems to have set up her own… Read More
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Minneapolis police, city said to have pattern of violating U.S. Constitution(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice has found the Minneapolis Police Department and the city of Minneapolis engaged in a pattern or practice of conduct in violation… Read More
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‘God, let me make it there on time’: School Resource Deputy talks suicidal teen down from water towerWhen law enforcement officers responded to a late-evening call about a teen climbing a water tower, they discovered a suicidal 8th grader near the top who only wanted to talk… Read More
Law Enforcement, Missouri Legislature
Public safety is lone priority for last week of Missouri legislative session(The Center Square) – The only bills with a chance of passing during the final week of Missouri’s legislative session deal with public safety, according to chamber leaders. Read More
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