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Ohio Agency Disbanding K-9 Unit Due to Budget Constraints

The Painesville (OH) Police Department announced this week that it will be disbanding the agency's K-9 unit due to budget constraints and the passage of a piece of legislation that allows civilian cultivation of hemp, which the dogs cannot differentiate from illegal marijuana.

Coast Guard Captures Submarine Carrying 6 Tons of Cocaine

The crew of the Valiant halted the 40-foot semi-submersible in early September with more than 12,000 pounds of cocaine on board. Coast Guard personnel arrested the four men onboard.

Coast Guard personnel removes cocainse bundles from a captured submarine. (Photo: Coast Guard)

Task-Oriented Crowd Control

The Tucson Police Department has adjusted its tactics to actively address situations before they become riots.

Officers pose for photos with fans, offer up bottles of water during outdoor events, and occasionally hand out swag.

Florida Deputies, K-9 Help Locate Autistic Boy Lost in Woods

Deputies with the Santa Rosa County (FL) Sheriff's Office employed the assistance of the agency's bloodhound K-9s to locate a 3-year-old autistic boy who had wandered into thick woods in the Florida Panhandle on Monday.

Deputies with the Santa Rosa County (FL) Sheriff's Office employed the assistance of the agency's bloodhound K-9s to locate a three-year-old autistic boy who had wandered into thick woods in the Florida Panhandle on Monday.

Pennsylvania Motor Officer Injured in Vehicle Collision

A motor officer with the Pittsburgh (PA) Police Department was injured in a collision with a vehicle on Sunday afternoon.

Connecticut Marine Unit Rescues Kayaker Who Capsized

Officers with the marine unit for the Darien (CT) Police Department raced to the rescue of a young man whose kayak had capsized.

The marine unit of the Darien, CT, police rescued a kayaker Friday. (Photo: Darien PD)

LAPD Drones Approved for Permanent Use

The Los Angeles Police Commission on Tuesday voted 5-0 to allow officers with the LAPD to start using their small fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles.

The Los Angeles Police Commission has approved use of drones by the LAPD. (Photo: KABC Screen Shot)

Insurance Company Donates K-9 to Wisconsin Police Department

Officers with the Stevens Point (WI) Police Department will soon be welcoming into the ranks a new K-9 thanks to a generous donation from the Sentry Insurance Foundation.

The Stevens Point (WI) Police Department will be able to purchase and train a new K-9 thanks to a donation from a local business.

Country Music Stars Donate K-9 to Indianapolis Police Department

The country music duo Florida Georgia Line has donated a K-9 to the Indianapolis Police Department, the agency said on social media.

The country music duo Florida Georgia Line has donated a K-9 to the Indianapolis Police Department, the agency said on social media.

New Hampshire Department Adopts Rescue Puppy as "Comfort Dog"

The Greenland Police Department has adopted a 12-week-old golden retriever mix to serve as a "comfort dog" for officers and victims of crimes.

Armor Express Wins Ballistic Helmet Contract from DEA

Armor Express announced it has been awarded the prestigious ballistic helmet contract from the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Texas Motor Officer Struck, Injured by Suspected DUI Driver

A motor officer with the Austin (TX) Police Department was struck and transported to a nearby hospital with a fractured hip.

Officer Abel Garza suffered a fractured hip after being struck by a suspected DUI driver.

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