Patrol Issues
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The video led to a frisk and concealed firearm discovery, sparking debate over reasonable suspicion and the legality of the search
Reflecting on a two-decade career and the struggles with addiction, Jeff Fields delves into the complexities of navigating addiction while working in law enforcement
In 1994, an altruistic DEA agent and his atypical informant set out to make a difference in Worcester, Massachusetts
Chicago may become the first U.S. city to arm its officers with devices that will tell them if motorists were texting when they got into a traffic accident
Virginia State Police recently received a $1.1 million grant to help combat methamphetamine manufacturing and distribution in the state
A governor’s office news release said the state police drones will be used for law enforcement work including disaster response and traffic safety
The preliminary report found fewer complaints filed against the test group during a one-year period
Under the bill, Kentucky’s pawnbrokers would have to submit their transactions to a database accessible by police
A Louisiana school superintendent complained of obscenities and death threats directed at himself, his family and staff following the teacher’s arrest
Shaquille A. Gales approached a 58-year-old man, pulled out a gun and demanded his property before being shot
Police said the suspect was not badly injured
Lt. Michael Burnett deployed his TASER on Dakota Jones two times before the suspect got a hold of it during a struggle
Commander Inspector Kelvin Lloyd said whoever is interfering with the frequencies is putting people in danger
Officials said the public safety model of first responders acting as firefighters, police officers and EMS providers helps decrease response times
Advocates say camera-mounted drones could help protect officers, while critics say they could bring unwarranted surveillance
Three weeks after losing about $37,000 in comic books and action figures to a burglary, Ruben Flores, 71, and his daughter received a surprising call
According to a 2013 Office of the Inspector General report, only about 58 percent of firearms dealers were inspected within five years
Police said a man approached the officer and asked him if he was a deputy before stabbing the LEO in the chest
The Law Enforcement Advisory Board says they aren’t opposed to the idea and would remain neutral on it
Polk County Sheriff’s officials say the dispatcher kept Michael Lester talking while directing officers to the scene
Police said Gregory Ulrich, 28, smashed the chickens’ heads and tore them from their bodies with his bare hands
The 75-year-old retired deputy is recovering from surgery after being shot in the wrist and abdomen
When the only contact we have with a large segment of our society is when we are “hookin’ and bookin,’” it is no surprise the public doesn’t trust us
Police Sgt. Nisha King said such a heist has never happened at the department
Effective crisis management and resolution rely on a different aspect of the situational awareness that keeps us alive
An off-duty sergeant was driving when Brandon Freeman, 29, turned on flashing red lights and signaled the sergeant to pull over
The LAPD says while recreational marijuana may be legal, smoking in public and driving while stoned are not
The president of France has promised punishment for the suspects seen beating and kicking an officer in Paris in a viral video
Officer James Kelly suffered neck and shoulder injuries in October 2012 as he helped a family trapped in its collapsing home during Superstorm Sandy
The officers were responding to a disturbance call at a New Year’s Eve party when they were both shot
Officer Erika Curry said she couldn’t find anyone to watch her kids during the storm because her firefighter husband was also required to work
Mia Victoria Thornton led deputies on a 15-minute chase with speeds that exceeded 100 mph that ended when she crashed
Officer Willard Gomes, who was on New Year’s Eve DWI patrol, suffered many injuries, including a head injury that caused swelling and bleeding on his brain
