There were no police officers present when the firefighters decided to enter a home during a distress call. (Twitter Image) Source: Police Updates Police investigating shooting of Md. firefighter during a welfare check

The suspect was found in his vehicle with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound Source: Police Updates Ala. officer shot in face, suspect dead following pursuit

By Maxine Bernstein The Oregonian PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland police – under a federal court order to improve how they deal with mental health crisis calls — still don't have a good handle on how often officers encounter people with mental illness, outside monitors say. The Police Bureau has provided "well-executed" training for 85 officers […]