US Law Enforcement Deaths Drop by 25% in 2025
A new report reveals a significant 25% decrease in on-duty US law enforcement fatalities in 2025, with firearm deaths at their lowest in a decade. Read the full analysis.
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Major Fire Damages Portland's Historic Old Port Waterfront
A fierce three-alarm fire tore through Portland, Maine's historic Custom House Wharf on Friday, sinking a boat and damaging buildings. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries. Read the latest on the investigation.
Officer charged after crash kills two children in Texas
A Texas police officer faces manslaughter charges after a high-speed collision killed two young brothers. The officer was responding to a call without lights or sirens.
Bondi Beach terror: Officer shot in head, blinded in one eye
A 22-year-old probationary constable was shot in the head during the Bondi Beach terror attack, leaving him blind in one eye. Read his story of courage and the latest on the investigation.
Former Officer Admits Stealing Explicit Images From Women
A former US police officer has pleaded guilty to searching women's phones for nude images during traffic stops. He awaits sentencing in March. Read the full story.
Officer's Tears in Court Over Friend's Murder
A Florida police officer broke down describing the moment his best friend was shot. The killer's death penalty trial hears emotional testimony. Read the full story.
Texas police officer fired after alleged assault
A probationary officer with the San Antonio Police Department has been terminated after allegedly assaulting her ex-boyfriend while visibly intoxicated. Learn the full story behind this police misconduct case.
Tributes for PC Rehaan Akhtar found dead in Bristol
South Wales Police officer Rehaan Akhtar, 28, died after going missing on a night out in Bristol. The off-duty constable was recovered from the water near the Harbourside.
Final Maine permit for controversial hydropower line
Avangrid secures final Maine permit for its contentious hydropower corridor, set to power Massachusetts homes despite a 2021 public referendum rejecting the project.
Democrats back council candidate with murderer husband
Democratic Party in Bangor, Maine faces controversy after endorsing Angela Walker for city council despite her husband serving life for brutal 1993 murder. Stephen King's hometown embroiled in political drama.
Met Police officer guilty of 24 rapes in systemic failure
Met Police PC David Carrick admits to 49 offences including 24 counts of rape, exposing systemic failures in police vetting and raising serious questions about institutional safeguards.
Met Police officer admits to being serial rapist
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has pleaded guilty to 49 offences including 24 counts of rape, exposing devastating failures in police vetting and accountability systems.
Ex-Met Officer Trial: Sexual Abuse Allegations
A former Metropolitan Police officer stands accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl in a case that has raised serious questions about police conduct and vetting procedures.
Met Police officer David Carrick admits to 49 sex offences
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has pleaded guilty to 49 offences including 24 counts of rape against 12 women over an 18-year period, exposing catastrophic failures in police vetting.
Police officer charged with rape and kidnapping in London
A serving British Transport Police officer faces serious charges including rape and kidnapping following an alleged incident in central London, as the force confirms suspension pending investigation.
Corrupt Met Police officer jailed for framing innocent men
Exclusive: Disgraced Metropolitan Police officer Paul Storey sentenced to four years after being exposed as racist cop who fabricated evidence against multiple victims.
Police officer sacked after dragging vulnerable man in custody
A Greater Manchester Police officer has been dismissed after disturbing CCTV footage revealed him dragging a handcuffed vulnerable man across a custody suite floor in what watchdogs called 'an abuse of power'.
Police Officer Jailed for Blackmailing Suspect
A South Yorkshire police officer has been sentenced to prison after blackmailing a suspect, threatening to plant evidence unless they paid him £1,000 in a serious breach of trust.
Police Officers Arrested Over Custody Rape Allegations
Two serving Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended and arrested following shocking allegations of raping a mother while she was in their custody at a London police station.
Police officer charged with rape of Afghan teen
A serving Metropolitan Police officer faces serious charges after allegedly raping a 15-year-old Afghan boy at a West London police station, sparking internal investigation and CPS review.
Met Police Officer Charged with Refugee Rape
A serving Metropolitan Police officer faces serious charges after allegedly raping an Afghan refugee at a west London police station. PC James Geoghegan will appear in court next month.
Met Police officer dismissed over Uxbridge Taser incident
A Metropolitan Police officer has been removed from duty after deploying a Taser on a member of the public in Uxbridge, following an investigation by the police watchdog.
Met Police officer charged over Uxbridge Taser incident
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer has been charged with actual bodily harm after deploying a Taser during a search operation in west London, raising serious questions about use of force protocols.
Police officer charged with theft of army equipment
A Wiltshire Police constable has been suspended and charged with theft after military equipment allegedly went missing from a British Army base, sparking an internal investigation.
Maine Prosecutor Faces Suspension Over Expense Scandal
District Attorney Natasha Irving faces suspension after explosive allegations of systematic expense fraud, improper hiring practices, and ethical breaches that have stunned Maine's legal community.
Police officer suspended over disabled mocking TikTok video
A Merseyside Police officer faces suspension after filming and sharing a TikTok video that cruelly mocked a disabled man, prompting internal investigation and widespread condemnation.
Mum-of-Three Police Detective Dies Suddenly Aged 33
Devastated family and colleagues mourn the sudden loss of Detective Constable Jessica 'Jess' Putt, a dedicated Thames Valley Police officer and mother of three young children.
Police Officer Charged in Westminster Shooting Death
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer faces criminal charges after the fatal shooting of Brendan Glenn during a Westminster incident, marking a significant development in police accountability.
Met Police officer charged with murder over Dalston shooting
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer faces murder charges following the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man in Dalston, sparking an independent investigation and raising serious questions about police procedures.
Met Police officer charged with raping teenager
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces serious charges after being accused of raping a teenage girl in Stratford, raising further concerns about police conduct standards.
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