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UT Man Tries to Hit Officer With Car
Texas Man Arrested for Attempted Murder of Police Officer
'Move-Over' Law for Minnesota Boaters Effective Today
A new "move-over" law for Minnesota boaters takes effect Wednesday. The new law requires boaters to stay clear of law enforcement watercraft that have their emergency lights flashing.
WA Police Officer Hit by Pickup Truck While Directing Traffic Away From Harrington Fire
South Carolina Highway Incident Victim Opens Clinic in Cambodia
Paramedic James Garcia was down and out after being struck while at a highway incident in South Carolina. He recovered and is giving back by opening a free clinic in the country of Cambodia
Marked and Seen New Video for Rear Apparatus Marking Now Running
NFPA 1901 requires rear marking on all NEW apparatus covered by the standard effective January 1, 2009. Many safety conscious fire departments, rescue squads and some law enforcement agencies have already retro-fitted existing vehicles to make them more visible from the rear. A new video Marked and Seen now running on this site can help departments with the decision to retrofit
MS Police Officer Rushed To Hospital
CO Officer Struck at DUI Point
Safety Vests Keep Cops and Firefighters Safe on CA Highways
New federal regulation requires high-visibility gear for first-responders.
MA Cape Cod Interchange Named for State Trooper Seriously Injured in Wareham Crash
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