Mike Williams’ 08.16.06 local cop news

August 16, 2006 06:11 AM •

Louisiana: The Baton Rouge Police Department lost its first motorcycle officer in 22 years Monday in a traffic accident at South Sherwood Forest Boulevard and Newcastle Avenue.

California: Demonstrators question the police shooting of Figueroa.

Los Angeles: LA police chief alarmed by number of shootings at officers.

Florida: Sheriff’s report: Tasers promote safety, office making strides.

Missouri: Nude man tried to get officer’s weapon.

Florida: Submarine used to transport cocaine.

New York: A Syracuse Police Officer shot and killed three pit bulls and wounded a fourth Monday on Salisbury Park Drive after they tried to attack a child and a man, as well as the officer, according to Syracuse Police.

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Mike Williams, TeamOne Network

Mike Williams is the Assistant Chief of the Chattanooga TN police department and a 33 year law enforcement veteran. He was a SWAT officer for more than 25 years and teaches Tactical Team Commanders Courses for Team One Network www.teamonenetwork.com Asst. Chief Williams is a member of the IALEFI Board of Directors (www.ialefi.com ) and is chairman of the editorial committee. He also produces the daily Police Related News electronic newsletter which goes out to over 2,000 police officers in the US, Canada, Australia and South Africa on a daily basis and the weekly IALEFI newsletter.