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Sheepdog and Shepherd: The Border Chief Who Chose Obedience Over Popularity

03.07.26 | Trevor Bachman Editorial

A former Arizona border chief says the most important authority he ever answered to was not political leaders, but God. In a powerful new episode of Sheepdog and Shepherd, Rich Jessup shares how faith guided him through corruption, gunfire, and the hardest decisions of his career.
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Man Accused of Killing Child Predator Who Targeted His Daughter Clinches Sheriff Primary

03.06.26 | Greg Hoyt News

A father facing second-degree murder charges for fatally shooting his daughter’s alleged abuser shocked voters by winning the Republican primary for sheriff. Lonoke County residents appear to have embraced his vigilante actions as a call for accountability and protection.
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Wisconsin Pursuit Policy Under Fire as Officials Propose Stricter Rules

03.06.26 | Jenna Curren News

Milwaukee officials propose tighter police pursuit rules after a deadly year for chases, sparking debate over public safety and officer discretion.
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Rage-Fueled Worker Who Gunned Down Co-Worker’s Wife Learns His Fate

03.06.26 | Greg Hoyt News

A Colorado man who showed up at a co-worker’s home looking for a confrontation instead unleashed deadly gunfire that killed the man’s young wife. Now, the rage-fueled killer has finally learned the sentence that will likely keep him behind bars for the rest of his life.
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Mystery Surrounds Why Two Young Girls' Corpses Were Found Stuffed Into Suitcases

03.05.26 | Greg Hoyt News

Cleveland authorities made a harrowing discovery after the bodies of two young girls were found abandoned in discarded suitcases. Police are actively investigating the case while asking the community for any tips that could help identify the victims and their killer.
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Black Lives Matter Leader In Hot Water After Violent Video Surfaces

03.05.26 | Greg Hoyt News

A Black Lives Matter leader in Lake County, Illinois, is facing intense scrutiny after a shocking video reportedly shows him in a physical altercation with a female staff member.
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Virginia High School Coach Vanishes as Dark Allegations Surface

03.05.26 | Greg Hoyt News

A Union High School football coach vanished just as authorities prepared to question him on child pornography and sexual exploitation allegations. The shocking disappearance has left the school and community reeling while the underage victim struggles with bullying and emotional distress.
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How a Racist Text Scandal Forced a Police Department to Change Its Tune

03.05.26 | Jenna Curren News

After a scandal involving racist, homophobic, and anti-Semitic text messages among officers, a California police department says it has completed the first phase of sweeping reforms under a Department of Justice agreement.
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What If the Police Suicide Crisis Is Also a Brain Injury Crisis?

03.05.26 | LET Guest Editorial

Exploring an understudied connection between repeated head injuries and self-destructive behavior in policing.
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How A Coffee Fight Spilled Over Into a Deadly Living Room Brawl

03.05.26 | Jenna Curren News

A family argument took a shocking turn after a man allegedly dumped coffee on his wife during a heated dispute.
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Cop-Killing Death Row Inmate Begged For Forgiveness In His Last Minutes

03.04.26 | Jenna Curren News

Florida carried out the execution of Billy Leon Kearse, who murdered Officer Danny Parish during a traffic stop in 1991. The officer’s family, present at the prison, says the sentence brings closure after decades of grief.
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Texas Senate Candidate Pays For The Same Protection She Denies Voters

03.04.26 | LET Guest Editorial

While advocating to limit Texans’ Second Amendment rights, Rep. Jasmine Crockett spent over $80,000 on private armed security for herself. Texans are left asking how a candidate can preach disarmament while paying to protect her own life.
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Police Heroes Who Stopped Texas Gunman Now Under Legal Cloud

03.04.26 | Pat Droney Editorial

Three Austin officers acted in seconds to stop a gunman targeting a popular bar, likely saving countless lives. Now, under Travis County’s controversial grand jury policy, the heroes themselves may face months of legal scrutiny.
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How Community Support Will Keep a Fallen Hero’s Memory Alive

03.04.26 | Jenna Curren News

Yakima honors the courage and sacrifice of Sgt. Joseph Deccio with plans for a memorial garden dedicated to fallen officers. The community is coming together to ensure his legacy and the service of all who protect is never forgotten.
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Record Violent Crime Puts Chicago Transit Funding on the Line

03.04.26 | Greg Hoyt News

Violent crime on Chicago’s trains and buses has surged to record levels, and the federal government is watching closely. Millions in funding could be withheld if the CTA doesn’t deliver a clear plan to curb assaults.
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