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Late Night Traffic Stop Erupts Into Gunfire After Man Grabs Handgun
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San Marcos, California — On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, shortly after 9 p.m., a San Diego County Sheriff’s Deputy assigned to the San Marcos station was on patrol when he conducted a traffic stop on a red Hyundai Sonata in the 600 block of N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., for a vehicle code violatio
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Corrections News
- [‘Nobody wants to be a corrections officer anymore’: N.J. prisons hit breaking point in staffing]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-01-22
- [Former N.Y. supervisor testifies COs faked reports before Robert Brooks’ death]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-01-14
- [Prosecutors: CO’s inaction contributed to Robert Brooks’ death at N.Y. prison]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-01-13
- [Video shows aftermath of fatal shooting of inmate who tried to grab CO’s gun at Ariz. hospital]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-12-15
- [Ill. bill would allow some inmates to earn money through remote work]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-12-12
- [Ex-N.Y. corrections officer seeks to withdraw guilty plea in death of Robert Brooks]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-12-11
- [Ex-MDC Brooklyn CO convicted after pursuing car in prison van, shooting unarmed passenger]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-10-29
- [Bureau of Prisons ends collective bargaining agreement with staff union]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-09-26
- [6 gang members indicted in stabbing attack on VADOC officers]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-08-22
- [1,300 body cameras deployed in Ariz. prisons to improve safety, transparency]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-08-13
- [New York Corrections Department adopts innovative fentanyl detection technology from Lightsense]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-08-12
- [2 deputies fired, 5 suspended after mistaken release of New Orleans inmate]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-08-04
- [Conn. DOC overpaid $835K to employees on extended disciplinary leave, audit finds]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-07-31
- [Collective Data to digitally transform tool management for Virginia Department of Corrections]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-07-30
- [Calif. jail booking error contributed to 2024 fatal inmate attack, grand jury finds]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-07-30
- [Fla. AG targets Orange County jail policy on ICE detainee transfers]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-07-29
- [It’s official: T-Mobile has the best network in America]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-06-25
- [Garrett updates iconic Super Scanner V hand-held metal detector]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-06-20
- [CDCR halts inmate visits at 21 prisons amid spike in violence, overdoses]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-06-13
- [A Brief Introduction to the DrugDetect-F1]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2025-06-11
- [How shining your boots could save a life]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-12-02
- [Bringing hope to corrections personnel and inmates]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-18
- [Exploring the impact of research and data on corrections]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-18
- [Why corrections facilities should recruit from military networks]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-07
- [Enhancing Department of Corrections investigative units with AI-powered OSINT]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-06
- [Risk need assessments: Public safety depends on it]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-03
- [Reasons why you should and should not apologize to an inmate]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-29
- [Invisible shackles: Addressing the mental wellness crisis among correctional officers]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-28
- [Inmate ingenuity: Escapes and attempted escapes]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-20
- [The transformative power of meditation for first responders]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-19
- [From fear to trust: How correctional facilities and ombudsmen can team up]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-05
- [Book excerpt: How to Succeed in Corrections: Lessons Learned While Working in a Prison]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-05
- [The basics: Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) programs in jails]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-02
- [Electronic monitoring in residential reentry centers]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-02
- [Wellness principles for first responders: Applying extreme ownership]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-18
- [Enhancing correctional facility safety: Best practices for temporary holding compatibility and PREA compliance]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-15
- [Opioid settlement funding update: The impact on first responders]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-08
- [Poll call: First responders lack the funds to purchase equipment and technology]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-06
- [The rewards of working as a correctional officer]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-05
- [Why rotten apples are dangerous in corrections]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-08-22
National Police News
- [Public perception and trust]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-03-16
- [Labor release under fire]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-03-15
- [Reminder: Apply now for the 2026 Destination Zero Awards]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-03-14
- [Project Lifesaver releases new song honoring search-and-rescue heroes]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-03-13
- [Telling cops to get more sleep isn’t working]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-03-13
- [Right place, right time — again]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-03-12
- [Try racing without wheels]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-03-11
- [Some good news on crime]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-03-10
- [Mom-to-be named Cop of the Year]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-03-09
- [National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund announces January 2026 Officer of the Month]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-03-05
- [Law enforcement accreditation: Why it matters]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-03-02
- [Liability challenges in contemporary policing]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-02-27
- [When performance reviews are a waste of time]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-02-26
- [Proactive wellness visits]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-02-25
- [National Law Enforcement Museum to open “Without Warning: Ending the Terror of the D.C. Snipers” exhibit]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-02-24
- [Taking a page from Toyota’s playbook]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-02-23
- [National Law Enforcement Museum hosts inaugural Pathways in Criminal Justice Career Fair Series event]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-02-20
- [A modern field guide to understanding research in policing]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-02-19
- [Tattoos can be self-inflicted handicaps]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-02-18
- [The Pentagon]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-02-17
- [MN Supreme Court Denies Chauvin’s Request for Public Defender Representation During Appeal]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Michigan Trooper and Suspect Shot at Traffic Stop]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Ohio Sergeant Shot Serving Arrest Warrant]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [NYPD Recruiters Focusing on LGBTQ Community]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [VA Officer Saves Partner from Careening Car]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Carfax for Police Donates $25,000 to Coffee with a Cop]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Your Department’s Success Depends on the Wellness of Its People]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Chicago Mayor Blasts State’s Attorney Over Refusal to Charge Gunfight Suspects]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Las Vegas Captain Named New Maui Chief]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Minneapolis Mayor, Chief Secure Funding for Officer and Community Mental Health Programs]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [DEA Agent Killed in Amtrak Shootout Remembered for Leadership]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Miami Chief Tries to Make Peace with City Commission]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [American Police Agencies Losing Diversity]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [ATF Agent Seriously Wounded in Nashville Shootout, Suspect Killed]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Shooting at TX High School Injures 4, Suspect in Custody]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [First Look: Titanium Tough]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Understanding Fourth Amendment Seizure]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Supreme Court Allows Suit Against Maine Officers to Go Forward]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-05
- [NYPD Announces Open Enrollment for Police Officer Exam]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-05
- [Radical Group Adds “Defund the Police” Message to Memphis Billboards]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-05
- [LEOs can demand physical ID if a satisfactory oral response isn’t provided, Ala. supreme court rules]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-03-16
- [Armed suspect dead after vehicle ramming, gunfire at Mich. synagogue]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-03-12
- [Police1 launches ‘What Cops Want in 2026: Life on Shift’ survey]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-03-10
- [‘Without hesitation’: NYPD sergeant ran toward lit IED as chief tackled suspect]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-03-10
- [Pa. trooper shot, killed during traffic stop]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-03-09
- [Calif. PD chief plans to fire 3 officers suspended for using disabled military veteran license plates]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-03-09
- [Wyo. law now allows any officer to cite truck drivers for English nonproficiency]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-03-06
- [‘Everybody down!’: BWC shows Austin officers stop mass shooting suspect in under a minute]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-03-05
- [Video: Man flees Ohio police in semi-truck, officer breaks leg after being thrown from cab]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-03-05
- [Fla. executes man who killed officer with his own service weapon in 1991]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-03-04
- [BWC: Calif. sergeant shot in head during gunfight with carjacking suspect]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-03-03
- [Is your agency prepared for sleeper cell attacks?]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-03-02
- [‘You’re gonna get bit!’: Wash. deputy’s K-9 impersonation during foot pursuit lures out suspect]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-03-02
- [FBI probes Austin bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-03-02
- [After arrest of suspect accused of injuring NYPD officer with snowballs, DA lessens charges]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-02-27
- [Chief’s Corner: Is ‘drop the gun’ a safe command?]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-02-27
- [Video: Man rams cruisers, nearly pins Ariz. cops with pickup truck]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-02-26
- [Video shows WWE co-founder crashing into vehicle while driving 100+ mph]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-02-26
- [Suspect who fatally shot Mo. deputy during traffic stop kills second deputy in shootout]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-02-24
- [BWC: 14-year-olds strike Baltimore officer with vehicle, flee scene]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-02-20
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Addressing Fire Department Staffing Shortages
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