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I'm Not Crying; You're Crying: 10 Times Police Officers Went Above & Beyond 10 Photos

By: Mike McPadden

The following stories salute law enforcement officers who protect and serve in unexpected and inspiring ways, who bring hope to a …

6-Year-Old With Incurable Cancer Sworn In As Honorary Cop To Fight Her Disease Feb 15, 2019

By: Catherine Townsend

Abigail Arias has a type of kidney cancer called Wilms tumor.

Cyntoia Brown's Life Sentence For Murder Commuted, Wins August Release Date Jan 15, 2019

By: Aaron Rasmussen

“My hope is to help other young girls avoid ending up where I have been,” she says of life post-prison.

Suspected Cat Burglar Turns Out To Be An Actual Cat, Cops Say Sep 13, 2019

By: Mike McPadden

A Florida feline mistook for a thief reportedly got “detained” by police, who then located and contacted his owner.

Here's Why This Teen Created A Fake Beauty Store Mar 7, 2021

By: Aaron Rasmussen

Domestic violence victims get help from a psychologist posing as a salesperson who sends law enforcement if an “order” is placed.

Cop Responding To Complaint About Young Girl’s Birthday Party Joins In, Adds To Fun Sep 19, 2019

By: Mike McPadden

A neighbor called the police over alleged noise; a deputy showed up with smiles and high-fives.

Baby Abducted From Stroller At Gunpoint In Georgia Reunited With Family Aug 31, 2020

By: Aaron Rasmussen

“I thank God for the opportunity to see him again,” the 1-year-old boy’s aunt says.

Virginia Woman Saved From Swamp As A Baby Reunites With Rescuer 35 Years Later May 4, 2021

By: Aaron Rasmussen

“I was especially emotional when she said she thought about me all the time,” Tameka Boone says.

Indiana Police Department Asks For Cat Food Instead Of Cash For Parking Tickets Aug 9, 2019

By: Mike McPadden

Officers said they had the idea after visiting a local shelter in need of supplies, and that most donations came from people who d …

'The Josh Fight': Hundreds Show Up To Claim Rights To The Name In Epic Nebraska Showdown Apr 30, 2021

By: Aaron Rasmussen

Organizer Josh Swain says he decided that “whoever wins gets to keep the name” and everyone else has to change theirs.

Body Cam: Dramatic Moment Police Found Abandoned 'Baby India' In Plastic Grocery Bag Jun 26, 2019

By: Catherine Townsend

In the video, the officer can be heard talking to the newborn and trying to comfort her.

You Can Adopt Dogs That Flunked Out Of Service Training Because They Were 'Too Nice' Jan 11, 2019

By: Catherine Townsend

Mission K9 works to find older service dogs, while Freedom Service Dogs of America focuses on training shelter dogs to become serv …

Florida Woman's Loyal Dogs Caught On Video Saving Her Life When She Has Stroke Feb 8, 2019

By: Mike McPadden

Maureen Hatcher's doorbell camera captured the moment when her pets saved their owner's life.

Retiring FBI Agent Is Surprised By Man He Rescued As A Kidnapped Baby 22 Years Ago Aug 23, 2019

By: Catherine Townsend

Stewart Rembert was kidnapped when he was a newborn baby.

These Women Are Leading The Fight To Investigate Unsolved Sexual Assaults And End The Rape Kit Backlog 4 Photos

By: Aaron Rasmussen

Right now, there are tens of thousands of untested kits sitting in evidence storage facilities across the United States.

Delphi Families Have Raised $50,000 To Build Memorial Park In Honor Of Abby & Libby Jul 19, 2019

By: Catherine Townsend

The families have said that they hope that the memorial will appeal to those who appreciate the arts and athletics, which were thi …

Caught on Video: Coyote Scares Off Would-Be Car Thief Outside California Home May 3, 2019

By: Mike McPadden

The man can be seen attempting to break into a vehicle, but once the coyote shows up, he turns into a real roadrunner.

Watch: Kentucky Police Surprise 11-Year-Old Boy With New Basketball Hoop Mar 22, 2019

By: Catherine Townsend

The officers teamed up to get the rim for TiShawn, and surprised the boy with the gift in person as he got off the school bus.

Oklahoma Sixth Grader Saves Two People’s Lives In One Day Feb 1, 2022

By: Aaron Rasmussen

The 11-year-old student’s principal says Davyon Johnson is “well-liked by his peers and staff alike.”

Texans Vote To Allow Cops To Adopt Police Dogs, Horses Nov 15, 2019

By: Mike McPadden

Proposition 10 permits police officers to continue caring for their partners in crime after the animals are retired.

What's Coming to discovery+ This January? Dec 21, 2020

This January streaming exlusively on discovery+, American Detective: With Lt. Joe Kenda, Onision: In Real Life, JonBenet Ramsey: W …

Have You Heard Of Preteen Crime Journalist Hilde Lysiak? 5 Things To Know About Her Aug 22, 2019

By: Mike McPadden

How a kid with smarts, drive, and a self-published newspaper became the youngest member of the Society of Professional Journalists …

3 Inmates Outside Prison Walls Save Life Of Supervising Officer Suffering A Stroke Jan 4, 2019

By: Aaron Rasmussen

"There were so many other options they could have taken," noted law enforcement in Bladen County, North Carolina.

5 Simple Things To Keep In Mind As We Recognize Safer Internet Day Feb 11, 2020

By: Aaron Rasmussen

Everyone can play a role in making the online world a better place.

True Stories Of Good Neighbors Who Helped Catch Suspected Crooks & Fight Crime 7 Photos

By: Mike McPadden

Check out these heroic examples of real-life neighbors who helped police close a missing person case, stop alleged serial burglars …

Lost Girls Survived 44 Hours In The Woods By Drinking Rain & Thinking “Happy Thoughts” Mar 8, 2019

By: Mike McPadden

Leia Carrico, 8, and her sister Caroline, 5, said they put their 4-H wilderness training to good use.

Good Boy! Rescue Dog Is Hero After Saving 3 Little Girls From Possible Abduction May 10, 2019

By: Mike McPadden

Adopted hound mix Edgar reportedly scared off a stranger who was in their home and confessed to kidnapping a toddler down the stre …

Cruelty To & Abuse Of Animals Is On Track To Becoming A Federal Felony Jun 27, 2019

By: Mike McPadden

The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act is being sponsored in Congress by a Democrat and a Republican.

'Superhero' Cop Caught On Tape Playing Dolls With Nervous Kids During Gas Scare Feb 22, 2019

By: Mike McPadden

While emergency crews investigated the leak, which was ultimately deemed not a threat, Officer Fleming made sure the kids were saf …

Florida Police Launch Operation Secret Santa & Hand Out $100 Bills Instead Of Tickets Dec 21, 2018

By: Aaron Rasmussen

Cops in Florida went on a special mission to spread holiday cheer in the community they serve.