Back the Badge 911 and Support Our Shields to Honor Fallen Appomattox County Deputy Burlie W. Duvall III
[APPOMATTOX, VA — September 14, 2026] — Back the Badge 911, in partnership with Support Our Shields, will visit the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, September 15 at 11:00 AM to honor fallen Deputy Sheriff Burlie W. Duvall III and recognize his service and sacrifice. Deputy Duvall was killed in the line of duty on August 6, […]
Back the Badge 911 and Support Our Shields to Honor Fallen K9 Knight in Chesterfield County
[CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — September 14, 2026] Back the Badge 911, in partnership with Support Our Shields, will visit the Chesterfield County Police Department today to honor fallen K9 Knight and recognize his service and sacrifice. K9 Knight was killed in the line of duty on May 31, 2026, after being shot while responding with […]
National Center for Police Defense Applauds the Dismissal of Charges Against Officer James Brennand, Commits to Ongoing Support for Him and His Family
[SAN ANTONIO, TX] – National Center for Police Defense (NCPD) has been notified by Officer James Brennand’s legal team that the criminal case against the former San Antonio Police Officer has been dismissed following nearly four years of legal proceedings. Officer Brennand’s defense attorney has confirmed that the criminal charges have been dropped after prosecutors […]
First Watch: Episode 4 – How Political Pressure Shapes Police Accountability and Officer Fired Posts
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National Center for Police Defense Makes Statement on Mistrial of Officer Daniel Sanchez
[11/18/2025- Austin, TX] — Yesterday, a Travis County judge declared a mistrial Monday evening in the deadly-conduct case against Austin Police Officer Daniel Sanchez after the jury reported it was unable to reach a unanimous decision. After a nine-day trial and approximately 12–14 hours of deliberations, the jury informed the court they were deadlocked. A […]
National Center for Police Defense Applauds Verdict for Officer Alfred Flores and Fellow San Antonio Officers
[11/10/2025, San Antonio, TX] — The Board of Directors of the National Center for Police Defense, Inc. (NCPD) expresses its full support and deepest appreciation for the verdict reached today in the criminal trial of former officers of the San Antonio Police Department. A Bexar County jury found Officer Alfred Flores, Officer Eleazar Alejandro and […]
Honoring the Fallen Detectives of Northern York County
On September 17, 2025, a shooting took place in York County, PA, which left three law enforcement officers dead and two injured. This tragedy centers around the ever increasing number of ambushes upon law enforcement officers, and has devastated the small town Pennsylvania community. Detectives Isaiah Emenheiser, Mark Baker, and Detective Sergeant Cody Becker were […]
Former San Antonio Officer James Brennand Joins Front Line Search and Rescue Efforts for Texas Flood Victims
James Brennand, a former officer with the San Antonio Police Department and decorated Army veteran, has stepped up in the aftermath of devastating flooding across Texas. Despite facing serious and unjust criminal charges that threaten his freedom, family, and future, Brennand has dedicated himself once again to helping his fellow Texans in their greatest time […]