Patrol Issues
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Officer Alec Bowes said he saw Markarios Kirkwood reach for a knife before the man began fighting him
The officer and his K-9 had been working nonstop assisting with evacuations
Police will instead record alleged criminal conduct, which would pop up as a flag and still help alert officers to a potential threat
Miami police issued a curfew Saturday night in part to ward off looters by giving officers probable cause to stop people for simply being on the street
The police department said that a red balloon was “found” floating near the department’s stuffed duck, which has been the department’s mascot
Officers are giving Miami’s estimated 1,100 homeless people a choice: Come willingly to a storm shelter, or be held
Police, firefighters and EMS providers are using the technology to increase their visibility, making their job easier
The NFL sent out a short statement saying it found no such investigation necessary
Police will now be able to pursue cars with ties to drug dealing or reckless driving in specific circumstances
After the LEO drove the suspect to a homeless shelter, the suspect tried to take the officer’s car and attempted to grab his TASER
Jesse Hanes was a fugitive wanted in connection for an Ohio murder when he fatally shot Officer Jose Chavez
Authorities say they arrested one person and took a gun, and no one was hurt
Cole Allen Wilkins faces 25 years to life in prison and is due to be sentenced this month
The new system and partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center will allow for faster crime test results
Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced that the department may soon start supplying naloxone to some of its officers
“For them it’s just day-to-day. They just do their job the best they can. It’s not about the recognition”
Officials say whoever broke into an exhibit at the Geauga County Fair has a masked face, soft fur and walks on four legs
After Chy-Niece Thacker told Officer Jenkins that she just replaced the brakes, Jenkins spent 30 minutes attempting to fix the problem
Robert French’s three children remembered their father as a devoted street cop, with an affinity for country music and the Dallas Cowboys
Michael Bennett was detained for 10 minutes and released
Police say three other employees pulled out handguns and opened fire when two masked robbers entered the restaurant and ordered employees to lie on the floor
Deputy Jake Shaw shot Andy Grimm after mistaking the photographer’s camera and tripod for a gun
The man began yelling at the employees, stood in an aggressive shooting form, and demanded people get down
Congresswoman Nita Lowey said the money covers costs incurred during the 2 1/2 months between Election Day and the president’s Inauguration Day
“Can you make sure the emergency room is ready because this baby is coming in hot,” James Nachampassack said to the emergency room
Sources said police ordered everyone to get down when they responded to a possible shooting, but Michael Bennett ran
Mentors use one-on-one cognitive behavioral therapy, life coaching and a stipend of up to $1000 a month for nine months to help move “fellows” away from violence
Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Carrie Horstman said the effort will allow residents to feel safe in the shelters and will encourage more turnout
