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Charlotte Chief Releases New Details on Shooting, Now Says 1 Shooter
Responding officers arrived on scene and CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer was mortally wounded and died at a local hospital Monday evening.
Four law enforcement officers were killed Monday in Charlotte. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Officer Joshua Eyer, North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections officer Samuel Poloche, North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections officer William Elliott, and Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks.
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ACEK9 aids in safeguarding police K9s left in vehicles from heat-related harm.
ACEK9 aids in safeguarding police K9s left in vehicles from heat-related harm.
The system rolls down the rear windows during a heat-related event, but the window is covered to keep the K9 contained.
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Playing Matchmaker in K-9 Partnerships
Matching handler personalities with the right dog temperament clinches the productivity of these teams.
Discover more about matching police dogs and their handlers in the 'K9 Supervisors Manual.'
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Energy-efficient heating system keeps K-9s warm while cutting heating costs by a third.
Energy-efficient heating system keeps K-9s warm while cutting heating costs by a third.
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Federal government funding cuts end K9 program at Colorado Springs Airport.
Federal government funding cuts end K9 program at Colorado Springs Airport.
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The Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff's Office shares body cam footage of the arrest of suspect in double murder.
The Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff's Office shares body cam footage of the arrest of suspect in double murder.
The Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff's Office releases body cam footage of the arrest of suspect in double murder.
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American Kennel Club seeks support for bills in Connecticut to protect police and working K-9s.
The American Kennel Club seeks support for bills in Connecticut to protect police and working K-9s.
The AKC calls on lawmakers to agree on two bills aimed at protecting police K-9s. The bills seek restitution and stiffer penalties for harming police dogs.
Point of Law
ACLU claims the city violated the state Public Records Act by not providing requested records.
ACLU claims the city violated the state Public Records Act by not providing requested records.
The organization made the records request to examine potential injuries and deaths caused by police dogs.
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New addition will help South Carolina sheriff’s office detect firearms in restricted areas to deal with the state’s new open carry law.
New addition will help South Carolina sheriff’s office detect firearms in restricted areas to deal with the state’s new open carry law.
The new K-9 is trained to detect gunpowder to root out guns in restricted areas.
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3 Officers Killed, 5 Wounded Serving Warrant in Charlotte
Chief Jonathan Jennings called the incident the worst shooting involving Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers in the 32 years he has served with the department. “It’s an absolute tragic day for the city of Charlotte and the profession of law enforcement.”
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Jonathan Jennings responds to press questions about the killing of three law enforcement officers on April 29, 2024.
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Louisiana Officers Shot, Suspect Killed in Standoff
Kenner Police say the suspect suddenly appeared with a rifle, shooting the three officers. One was hit in the arm, one in the leg and one in the stomach.
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Man Gets 10 Years Over Crash That Killed Officer, K-9, and Pedestrian
“We are very satisfied with the outcome, and we will continue to live day to day and see where the next chapter takes us,” said the fallen officer's wife, Cassie Muhlbauer.
Kansas City, MO, police officer James Muhlbauer and his K-9, Champ were killed in a crash in 2023. The driver has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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