Seattle WA September 27 2022 When the Seattle City Council approved hiring bonuses of up to $30,000 for police in August, constituents lamented largely unfulfilled promises of police reform made by the council two years ago. “In Summer 2020, many of you committed to shifting police funds into other city services that could serve as alternates […]
NEW YORK Sept 27 222— Siren-blaring SUVs — hybrids and all-electrics — are becoming a staple at New York City crime scenes as the NYPD gradually retires its traditional sedan-based vehicle fleet. New all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E Sport Crossover Utility Vehicles, which were shown off at this year’s New York Auto Show, are among the vehicles […]
New York City NY Sept 27 2022 The NYPD and other urban police departments could save hundreds of millions of dollars by farming out “non-core” services to private outfits and have their officers focus almost exclusively on combating and preventing crime, a new study finds. The “Enhancing Public Safety While Saving Public Dollars with Auxiliary […]
CHICAGO IL September 27 2022 (AP) — A man climbed five stories of a fire escape to infiltrate a Chicago police facility Monday while officers were undergoing a SWAT training exercise and grabbed at least two guns before he was shot and wounded by police, the chief said. Police Superintendent David Brown said the suspect was […]
Columbia SC September 26 2022 The Columbia Police Department is mourning the death of one of its officers. Master Police Officer Tyrell Owens-Riley died Saturday, police said in a news release. “It was with a heavy heart that Columbia Police Chief (Skip) Holbrook shares the passing of a dedicated police officer,” the release said. The […]
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. Sept 26 2022 – A Prince George’s County police officer was indicted Friday on charges of theft and misconduct in office. The involved officer is Corporal Travis Fowble. His own department shared the news and said that Fowble, who is currently suspended, is accused of conducting unauthorized activities while on duty. His […]
Houston TX Sept 23 2022 An off-duty Harris County Sheriff’s deputy working security shot a man in Midtown after the driver pinned him with his car to another vehicle, according to the Houston Police Department. This happened around 1:30 a.m. Thursday in a parking lot outside of a bar on Main Street near McGowen […]
ANOKA MN Sept 23 2022 Anoka police officer Eric Groebner died Sept. 14 at home. The Anoka Police Department said, “May we all strive to be the police officer like Officer Groebner. A fair, kind, thoughtful and caring man.” Mourners by the dozens filled Eagle Brook Church and scores more lined streets in Anoka on […]
Deputy Sheriff Michael Hartwick Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Florida End of Watch Thursday, September 22, 2022 BIO Age 51 Tour 19 years Badge Not available INCIDENT DETAILS Cause Vehicular assault Weapon Automobile; Commercial Offender Apprehended Deputy Sheriff Michael Hartwick succumbed to injuries received when he was struck by a front-end loader truck at I-275 and […]
Milwaukee WI Sept 22 2022 A Milwaukee police officers’ union on Monday filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that the pistols used as the department’s main duty weapon can discharge without the trigger being pulled. “The [SIG Sauer] P320 had known issues involving discharge without a trigger pull at the time the City purchased […]