App driver injured after being stabbed by passengers in Guaratinguetá
An app driver was stabbed by two passengers during a ride in Guaratinguetá, Brazil, prompting intervention from an off-duty police officer.
A soldier was driving heavily intoxicated but was caught by police on the outskirts of Vilnius
A Lithuanian soldier was caught driving under the influence in Vilnius while off duty.
Markham man who drove impaired, killing off-duty YRP officer, receives 6-year sentence
A Markham man has been sentenced to six years in prison for causing a fatal collision while driving impaired, which killed off-duty officer Travis Gillespie.
Two police officers who were off duty were kidnapped in the Ventanas canton
Two police officers in Ecuador were kidnapped during their time off while traveling in their vehicle.
VIDEO: Military Police Officer Shoots Colleague and Commits Suicide on MG-329, in Bom Jesus do Galho
A military police officer shot his colleague and then took his own life while off duty in Bom Jesus do Galho, Brazil.
Accused of killing off-duty police officer during robbery at car dealership become defendants
Two men have become defendants in the case of the murder of off-duty police officer Vinícius de Castro Lima during a robbery at a car dealership in Belo Horizonte.
Guardian spends over R$ 9,000 after dog is shot by civil guard; she requests reimbursement and investigation
A dog named Atena has undergone surgery after being shot by an off-duty civil guard in Cubatão, Brazil, prompting her owner to seek reimbursement for over R$ 9,000 in veterinary expenses.
The aggressor with a knife was subdued in Šumperk by an off-duty police officer
An off-duty police officer successfully subdued an aggressor armed with a knife in Šumperk, Czechia.
VIDEO: Drunk Portuguese driver goes the wrong way, hits off-duty military police officer, and causes death in the East Zone of SP
A drunk Portuguese driver caused the death of an off-duty police officer in São Paulo after hitting him while driving the wrong way.
Ukraine's Aidar Regiment reports armed attack on its soldiers in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Ukraine's Aidar Regiment has reported an armed attack on its soldiers in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, noting that the soldiers were off duty at the time of the incident.
Civil police received R$ 1 thousand to prevent the closure of an irregular bar in the interior of SP, says PM
Civil police officers in Ribeirão Preto were convicted for using an official vehicle off-duty and attempting to hinder an inspection at a local bar, revealing they accepted bribes to prevent its closure.
Ex-convict shot by police after attempting to force sexual relations with a passenger on a bus on SP-280
A 38-year-old ex-convict was shot by an off-duty police officer after allegedly trying to force a sexual encounter with a fellow passenger on a bus in Brazil.
Taurus: Off-duty police officer arrested a 43-year-old would-be supermarket robber
An off-duty police officer arrested a 43-year-old man attempting to rob a supermarket in Taurus, Greece.
Teacher is murdered and ex-husband is killed by off-duty policeman during chase in Cuiabá
A teacher named Luciene Naves Correia was shot and killed by her ex-husband, who was later shot by an off-duty policeman during a pursuit.
Military Police Officer Shot Dead During Attempted Robbery in Ramos, North Zone of Rio
A Military Police officer, Clóvis Leoncio Coutinho, was fatally shot during an attempted robbery in Ramos, Rio de Janeiro, while off duty.
Men are killed in attempted robbery against off-duty police officer on Avenida Brasil, in Penha
Two men were shot dead in Rio de Janeiro after they attempted to rob an off-duty police officer.
Emotional tributes paid to 'beautiful' off-duty police officer killed in car crash
Tributes have been paid to Police Constable Alice Mayo, who tragically lost her life in a car accident in Cheshire.
Motorcyclist suffers amputation in accident and is saved by off-duty police officer in MG
An off-duty police officer saved a 19-year-old motorcyclist's life after a severe accident in Brazil by providing immediate first aid.
While off duty, a police officer tracked a suspicious driver: he got stuck off-road but managed to escape
On January 24, 2026, a police officer observed a suspicious driver and, despite the driver getting stuck, he managed to escape.
Military police officer shot dead upon arriving home in João Pessoa
Sargento Flávio Ferreira, an environmental police officer, was fatally shot in João Pessoa as he arrived home off-duty.
Off-duty police and families protested in several cities demanding salary improvements
Off-duty police officers and their families held protests in various cities in Santa Fe, triggered by the suicide of a police officer, as they demanded salary increases and the government is considering additional bonuses.
Off-duty police officer kills suspect of stealing trailer after approach in Campo Grande
A 50-year-old man was shot dead by an off-duty police officer during an approach following a theft at a snack trailer in Campo Grande.
Saving the life of a three-year-old boy after attending to him on the hood of a police car
Two off-duty National Police officers in Alicante played a crucial role in saving the life of a three-year-old boy who was struggling to breathe and was unresponsive while his mother held him in her arms.
A police officer's car ran over a minor in Panevėžys
A police officer in Panevėžys, off duty and in civilian clothes, struck a minor with his car as she unexpectedly ran onto the road; the child is receiving outpatient medical care and the incident is under investigation.
Off-Duty PM Cutting Hair Reacts to Porsche Theft and Suspect Dies Shot in South Zone of SP
An off-duty military police officer intervened in a Porsche robbery in São Paulo, resulting in the suspect being shot and later dying from his injuries.
Off-duty police officer prevents robbery at gas station in Boa Vista
An off-duty police officer foiled an armed robbery at a gas station in Boa Vista, leading to the arrest of two suspects aged 24 and 26.
Family of man killed by off-duty ICE agent in LA demands charges: ‘The ache will never go away’
The family of Keith Porter Jr., who was shot by an off-duty ICE officer, is calling for the prosecution of the agent involved in the incident.
Off-duty policeman drove extremely drunk, immediately arrested
An off-duty policeman was arrested for driving under the influence with a blood alcohol concentration of 2.09 g/kg during a traffic control in Virovitica-Podravina County.
Farmers' Protests Against Mercosur - 'German Agriculture Comes Off Worse'
Farmers in Germany are protesting the proposed EU Mercosur trade agreement, fearing significant disadvantages due to duty-free imports.
The degree in statistics and working on trains like dad: who was Alessandro Ambrosio
Alessandro Ambrosio, a 34-year-old statistics graduate from Anzola dell'Emilia, chose to follow in his father's footsteps as a train conductor at Trenitalia before he was tragically stabbed while off duty.
Off-duty deputy shot and killed while working security job in Texas, suspect apprehended
An off-duty deputy was shot and killed during a security job in Austin, Texas, and officials have since apprehended a suspect in connection with the incident.
Off-duty deputy shot and killed while working security job in Texas, suspect remains at large
An off-duty deputy from the Caldwell County Constable’s Office was shot and killed while working security at Club Rodeo in Austin, Texas, and the suspect involved remains at large.
An off-duty security guard surprises a violent pickpocket who robbed and injured several elderly women
An off-duty security guard apprehended a violent thief suspected of robbing and injuring several elderly women in Benidorm.
Drunk policewoman crashed into a fence on the Adriatic Highway
A police officer off-duty caused a traffic accident in Šibenik while driving under the influence, crashing her vehicle into a fence early in the morning.