Police agencies are expanding less-lethal options from TASERs to specialized shotguns, but evolving tools, training demands and equipment load continue to shape what officers actually carry and use.

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CARRIERS AT RISK AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP KEEP THEM SAFE. AS OLIVER SOSA LOADS UP HIS TRUCK AT THE POST OFFICE, ALL HE HAS TO DO IS LOOK DOWN AT HIS HAND TO SEE A REMINDER OF ONE OF THE WORST DAYS ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Neighbors in Clintonville are concerned after a reported dog attack over the weekend. It occurred on ...

A child died from injuries consistent with a dog attack, according to a statement from the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a call about a disturbance at 7:28 a.m. the 100 ...

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A 15-year-old boy was killed after being shot during a dog attack in Akron Tuesday evening, and his family is now calling for change in a city they say has been overtaken ...

A Penn Township man faces several misdemeanor charges after his dog allegedly attacked a woman and her dog. The woman was carrying her three-week-old infant when the dog allegedly bit her and her ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Three people, including a 4-year-old child, were injured in a dog attack Wednesday night, according to the Nashville Fire Department. NFD said medics responded to the 1200 ...

Chelsea police said they're reviewing a "traumatic" incident involving two dogs on Monday. The incident occurred on Chestnut Street, and the smaller of the two dogs sustained serious injuries, ...

The 15-year-old rushed over and attempted to pull the dog off of his friend. The 14-year-old pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots, striking his friend and the dog, police said. The 14-year-old ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Last year, more than 5,200 U.S. Postal Service employees were injured in dog attacks, with dozens of incidents reported in Alabama. Now, USPS is renewing its push for ...

A father rushed to the aid of a man and his dog during a violent attack by two dogs in Westcliff, Essex, England, using a hammer to help stop the animals until police arrived. Doorbell footage shows ...