Former officer Ryan Pownall, initially charged with third-degree murder, had all charges dismissed when a judge ruled the DA’s office failed to provide accurate jury instructions regarding police use of force Source: Police Updates Philly officer fired after being charged, later cleared in fatal OIS must be reinstated, arbitrator rules

The man’s vehicle slammed into Officer James Muhlbauer’s patrol car, killing him and his K-9 partner Champ; the impact caused the cruiser to strike and kill Jesse Eckes, a pedestrian Source: Police Updates Man who pleaded guilty to causing deaths of Mo. officer, K-9, pedestrian sentenced to 10 years in prison

Denver Sheriff’s Department K-9 Riggs will be rehomed, not euthanized, following behavior issues, such as snapping at his handler’s family Source: Police Updates Colo. sheriff reverses decision to euthanize K-9 after community raises concerns