Despite recent violence in city limits -- including shootings and SWAT standoffs -- Staff believes his successor will be able to tackle the problem he says is coming from out of town. "Why Atmore?

The Atmore Police Department activated its special response team and sought assistance from neighboring agencies, including the Baldwin County SWAT team and hostage negotiators from the Alabama ...

According to a City of Atmore news release, Staff’s retirement is effective at the end of May. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Atmore,” Staff said.

ATMORE, Ala. (WALA) - The driver of an SUV in a deadly crash near Atmore is now charged with reckless murder and two counts of assault 1st-DUI, according to court and jail records. The Alabama Law ...

A Denver police SWAT team raided the wrong home nearly two years ago, held family members at gunpoint, locked two elementary-aged girls in a police car and then tried to cover up the mistake in ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Metro Nashville Police Department SWAT team reportedly negotiated a peaceful surrender in Donelson overnight. Officials said the incident in the 2700 block of ...

KENT, Wash. — The Valley SWAT (VSWAT) team captured a dangerous suspect wanted for several felony warrants, according to the Kent Police Department (KPD). On Thursday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 a.m ...

SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Sale Creek man has been taken into custody after a lengthy SWAT standoff. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), along with other law enforcement agencies ...

INDIANAPOLIS — A lengthy standoff involving Indy police and SWAT crews at a local apartment complex concluded Wednesday night after the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

A mandatory shelter in place order was lifted in the area of 40th Street and Table Mesa Drive on Monday night after Boulder police SWAT officers negotiated for several hours with an armed man.

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