Kaduna, Nigeria — A deadly attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on a monitoring team from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has resulted in the deaths of four officers and left another missing, an agency spokesperson confirmed on Friday. The assault occurred in the Farin-Kasa area of Chukun Local Government in Kaduna … Read more
Amman, Jordan – A violent altercation erupted early Sunday in the Rabiah neighborhood of Amman, near the Israeli embassy, resulting in the death of a gunman who had opened fire on Jordanian police officers, wounding three. The confrontation escalated rapidly as police engaged the assailant in a shootout, ultimately neutralizing the threat by fatally shooting … Read more
Peterlee, United Kingdom — In a troubling incident earlier this September, Police Constable Stuart Furlonger experienced a severe assault which left him with a double leg break. This attack highlights an alarming trend across the UK where acts of violence against police officers are becoming more frequent and severe. Furlonger, a 33-year-old officer, was executing … Read more
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — The police chief of Independence, Adam Dustman, has affirmed the actions of an officer involved in a fatal shooting at the Oval Spring Apartments complex. This incident, which resulted in the deaths of a woman and a child, occurred on Thursday, with Dustman addressing the media on Friday to relay available details … Read more
CANTON, Ohio — Two white police officers from the Canton Police Department have been charged with reckless homicide following the April death of Frank Tyson, a Black man whose fatal encounter with law enforcement was captured on body camera footage. The video, which emerged during an investigation, shows one officer apparently pressing a knee into … Read more
Saraland, Alabama — A deadly encounter unfolded on Ideal Avenue in Saraland on Wednesday, where a suspect was fatally shot by law enforcement officers after he opened fire on them. The shooting occurred during an operation by the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children unit, which was attempting to serve multiple warrants to … Read more
Adelaide, Australia — In an early morning confrontation on Hindley Street in Adelaide, two police officers faced a violent attack that nearly led to the theft of one of their firearms. The incident, which took place at 1 a.m. on Sunday, resulted in charges against a 25-year-old man from Blake View. Authorities reported that the … Read more
Des Moines, Iowa — Three police officers have been exonerated in connection with the fatal shooting of a man following a traffic stop incident in Des Moines last September. The ruling was confirmed this Monday by the Polk County Attorney, concluding a meticulous investigation into the events that transpired in the early hours of a … Read more
SHIRLEY, Mass. — Amid rising concerns over safety, Massachusetts lawmakers are urgently calling for enhanced security measures across state prisons, particularly after a violent incident at Souza Baranowski Correctional Center last month left multiple corrections officers wounded. The attack, which involved inmates armed with makeshift weapons, sparked a broader discussion on prison safety and prompted … Read more
Adelaide, Australia — In a recent violent confrontation on an Adelaide bus, four police officers and their accompanying dog sustained injuries. The distressing incident unfolded late Tuesday evening when law enforcement responded to reports of a disruptive passenger threatening the safety of others on public transport. Upon arrival at the scene, officers were met with … Read more