For the third straight year, the leading cause of death among police officers is not a crazed gunman but rather suicide.
Gunman Fires on Officers during Ferguson Anniversary Protest
FERGUSON, Missouri (AP) — A man who authorities say opened fire on officers in Ferguson, Missouri, on the anniversary of an unarmed black teen's death was critically wounded when the officers shot back, St. Louis County's police chief said early...
Kentucky Officer Killed in Vehicle Collision
Sergeant David Gibbs, 42, was killed in a vehicle collision after his cruiser lost control on a wet road and went into oncoming traffic and was struck by an oncoming vehicle. The wreck occurred on westbound Highway 210 near Buffalo. Sergeant Gibbs was pronounced dead...
Phoenix Police Chief's Home Mistakenly Raided
PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say they are investigating whether a group of armed bounty hunters who mistakenly swarmed the Phoenix police chief's home were the victims of a prank. It will take time to probe the social media tip that led 11 people to...
Ferguson: One Year Later
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — A year ago, Ferguson, Missouri, was a mostly quiet working-class suburban town. The uneasy relationship between its growing black population and its mostly white police force barely registered in local headlines. Everything changed on Aug....