Police News

1. First responders begin rescues after Hurricane Ian leaves path of destruction in southwest Florida

   Authorities have confirmed at least one storm death in Florida, but a Fla. sheriff says the death toll could be "in the hundreds"

2. Ala. sheriff’s office acquires automated CPR device

   The Lucas Chest Compression System helps alleviate fatigue during the delivery of CPR

3. NYPD officers host historic field trip to D.C. for NYC youth

   Nearly 200 children, ranging in age from elementary to high school, toured the National Museum of African American History & Culture during the trip

4. Deputy details how teens are using emojis to purchase illegal drugs online

   Drug dealers and users are using cookie emojis to order large batches of drugs or a tree leaf emoji to inquire if someone is selling marijuana

5. Arson suspected after fire destroys 3 Pittsburgh police vehicles outside training facility

   Officials said the flames broke out around 2:30 a.m. and the vehicles were fully engulfed when fire crews arrived

6. Watch: Runaway seal tries to evade Mass. police

   ‘Shoebert’ the seal was originally found in a nearby pond, but escaped, eventually ‘turning himself in’ to police a week later

7. 1 person shot dead at Ark. hospital, 1 in custody

   Police did not say whether the person killed was a patient, employee or visitor

8. Video: Ariz. man fatally wounded after pointing gun at officers, K9

   Officers were conducting surveillance on the suspect stemming from warrants associated with a home invasion and bank robbery

9. Seattle mayor's budget adds $20M back to police funding

   It is the first increase in the Seattle Police Department's budget since the City Council began reducing funding in 2020

10. Recovery center provides place for officers to cope with mental wellness issues

    In the past two years, the number of police officers admitted for treatment at Harbor of Grace have more than tripled