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Officer Fires At Fleeing Woman But No Gun Is Found
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Fort Worth, Texas — On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at approximately 8:44 p.m., Fort Worth Police South Division Officers were dispatched to a call for service where shots were being actively fired at the 1700 block of Belshire Court. Call details stated that a female, wearing a pink shirt, possibl
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Corrections News
- [Man, 74, becomes oldest inmate executed in Fla. for 1982 murder]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-15
- [2 Ala. corrections officers indicted on murder charge in inmate’s death]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-14
- [Probe: Wi-Fi outage, staff mistakes fueled Mo. jail riot]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-14
- [Mo. inmate gets 16 years for shooting girlfriend, stabbing corrections officer]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-13
- [2 inmates face 73 aggravated arson counts each after Orleans jail mattress fire]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-13
- [Pa. jail reentry program reports 0% recidivism rate]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-12
- [Union: Use federal funding to fix BOP prisons, not close them]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-10
- [6 inmates charged after riot at Iowa jail]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-10
- [4 Neb. prison staff assaulted during inmate escort, officials say]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-10
- [N.C. prison staff will get raises, but still among nation’s lowest-paid, agency says]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-08
- [Final sentence handed down in N.Y. inmate’s 2025 death]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-07
- [Judge: Ore. prison’s constant cell lighting does not violate Constitution]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-07
- [Conn. codifies PREA standards in state law]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-07
- [Plan to close L.A. jail in 5 years not feasible at ‘scale or pace’ needed, Superior Court says]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-06
- [Md. inmate gets life for killing cellmate in segregation unit]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-05
- [Iowa Supreme Court upholds prison ban on taxpayer-funded pornography]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-03
- [Calif. expands judicial discretion in mental health diversion cases]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-03
- [La. Supreme Court overturns conviction of man who spent 27 years on death row]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-02
- [7 charged, including ex-corrections officer, in $550K S.C. prison bribery scheme]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-02
- [Texas prison bus carrying 26 inmates overturns, injuring 8]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-02
- [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
- [No two days are ever the same]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-24
- [Training dipshittery, Part 2]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-23
- [Surviving internal affairs investigations]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-22
- [Wyoming girl on a mission to collect “hero patches”]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-21
- [The relentless pursuit of excellence]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-20
- [Fighting human trafficking at the local level]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-19
- [Tactical medicine for cops]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-18
- [An effective strategy for difficult discussions]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-17
- [Get the most out of simulation training]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-16
- [9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: A journey to coverage]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-15
- [Why good cops quit]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-14
- [Changing the narrative]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-13
- [Driver charged with murder after striking LAPD sergeant at 112 mph]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-12
- [Succession planning]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-11
- [Training like the pros]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-10
- [Texas sheriff’s office nominates 7-year-old for commendation]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-09
- [NYPD officer’s lifesaving actions inspire law enforcement career]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-08
- [Cops try to net DEA agents]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-07
- [Minneapolis mayor ordered to meet police staffing mandate]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-06
- [New Hampshire’s new bail notification system closes gaps between courts and cops]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-05
- [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
- [Mich. high court rules vehicle searches based solely on low-level marijuana violations are illegal]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-24
- [U.S. House bill would prohibit federal agencies from purchasing, accessing ALPR systems]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-24
- [‘Shots Fired’ podcast: ‘Every officer’s nightmare’ unfolds during armed standoff]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-16
- [NYPD maximum hiring age would be raised to 43 under proposed bill]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-16
- [La. man faces federal murder charge in death of U.S. deputy marshal]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-15
- [Overlooked patrol vehicle upfit features that improve safety and performance]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-15
- [Common patrol vehicle lighting mistakes — and how to avoid them]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-15
- [Deputy U.S. Marshal fatally shot while serving arrest warrant in La., suspect in custody]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-14
- [Ala. PD switches to 12-hour shifts, aiming to improve officer wellness]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-14
- [What cops want in their patrol vehicles: More room, better seats and safer storage]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-14
- [New Ohio police drone law stipulates warrant requirements, exceptions]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-14
- [LAPD allows Flock contract to expire amid talks over terms, privacy protections]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-13
- [From Tahoes to hybrids: A look at recent police fleet upgrades]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-13
- [Holosun updates 507C pistol optic for 2026 with revised housing and light sensor]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-13
- [Officer safety or unnecessary force? Police1 readers discuss LAPD fatal dog shooting]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-13
- [Inside today’s patrol car: How the officer’s workspace is evolving]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-10
- [BWC shows Ill. 3-year-old hostage fatally wounded in OIS]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-10
- [New Ohio law requires drivers, passengers to identify themselves during traffic stops or face charges]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-10
- [Ohio law establishes 15-foot buffer zone around law enforcement]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-09
- [Do tattoos and nose studs change how the public views police? Police1 readers weigh in]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-09
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Addressing Fire Department Staffing Shortages
Gordon Graham shares his views and expertise on critical public safety issues. Every week, you will learn a valuable tip that will save you grief down the road.
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