From sweeping for explosives to apprehending a wanted subject, the Sacramento Police Department’s Canine Unit serves a critical need for the department. When police dogs age out of the unit or become ...

New Jersey woman, 21, died of hypothermia after slipping off a trail near the Mount Marcy summit during a winter hike in the Adirondacks with her dog, officials said.

Authorities will review security arrangements at a mental health facility after two patients were allegedly involved in fatal incidents after fleeing care.