She says her husband tried to kill her. Enter the 'Pink Wheels' squad
How do you encourage women to report domestic violence? In one Pakistani city, there's a new strategy: sending in female cops on pink scooters.
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At least 2 killed, many injured in shooting at Memphis block party, police say
Eight people were shot including two men who were killed at an unsanctioned public party in a Memphis city park Saturday night, police said.
Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern
The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.
Police in Australia identify the Sydney stabbing attacker who killed 6 people
Police have identified the assailant who stabbed six people to death at a busy Sydney shopping center before he was fatally shot by a police officer.
Many 911 call centers are understaffed, and the job has gotten harder
More cities are adopting alternative response models, where mental health clinicians respond instead of police. The question of who to send usually rests with 911 workers, who are often overworked and overstressed.
Idaho police search for escaped inmate and accomplice after ambush at Boise hospital
A white supremacist Idaho prison gang member and an accomplice were on the loose after the accomplice staged an overnight attack to free the inmate as he was being moved from a hospital, police said.
Haiti declares a curfew as it tries to restore order after weekend jailbreak
Haiti's government declared a state of emergency and curfew Sunday in a bid to regain control after violence over the weekend saw armed gang members storm the country's two biggest prisons.
Guilford County DA will not seek charges for Greensboro officer involved in fatal shooting last year
The Guilford County District Attorney's Office announced it will not seek charges for a Greensboro police officer involved in the fatal shooting of a man last summer.
App State's decision to begin receiving 911 calls receives pushback from local safety officials
Appalachian State University is planning to launch its own 911 dispatch center. The move comes as a surprise to Boone officials who spent years consolidating emergency services between the town and county. It's raising tensions and questions over the emergency response implications for local residents.
Violent crime is dropping fast in the U.S. — even if Americans don't believe it
In 2020, the United States experienced one of its most dangerous years in decades. But in 2023, crime in America looked very different. That change may have gone unnoticed.