Fairfax County Virginia December 23, 2021 A federal lawsuit alleges that police officers in Virginia protected a sex trafficking ring for years. The high-ranking officers worked against a lone detective looking into the operation, per the suit. The detective eventually resigned after agreeing not to pursue his investigation under threat, it added. A federal lawsuit […]
Atlanta GA December 23 2021 The Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) has been recognized by a national law enforcement publication as the college department of the year for 2021. In its inaugural recognition, LAW Publications is calling attention to departments across the country for efforts in community engagement. In addition to department of the year, […]
Charlotte NC December 22 2021 A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer has died after a wreck involving at least two CMPD vehicles and a tractor-trailer that shut down southbound lanes on Interstate 85 early Wednesday. Police Chief Johnny Jennings, said that Officer Mia Goodwin died. Goodwin served in CMPD’s University City division, Jennings said. The interstate […]
ANNAPOLIS, Md. Dec 22, 2021— The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has ruled an Annapolis man died by homicide when he suffered a cardiac arrest in the custody of city police officers and emergency medical services personnel in June. Dr. Victor W. Weedn, the chief medical examiner, performed the autopsy on Renardo […]
LOA, Utah Dec 22, 2021 A missing 19-year-old college student was rescued by police officers and is safe almost a week after she was last seen. Police do have a man in custody, and he has been arrested in the case, police in Utah said on Sunday. Madelyn Allen, a Snow College student, was […]
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. Dec 21 2021 — Late last summer while walking a beat with a Miami Beach police officer, Leon Borenstein saw a man steal a chain from a woman’s neck. He gave chase; so did the cops. When police caught up to the suspected thief, Borenstein — who taped the incident on his […]
Police Officer Zachary Cottongim Louisville Metro Police Department, Kentucky End of Watch Saturday, December 18, 2021 BIO Age 29 Tour 7 years, 2 months Badge Not available INCIDENT DETAILS Cause Struck by vehicle Police Officer Zachary Cottongim was struck and killed by an automobile as he attended to an abandoned vehicle on the side […]
Chandler AZ December 20 2021 A Chandler Police Department officer died on Friday after a battle with COVID-19, the department announced on Saturday. Officer Jeremy Wilkins was a 23-year law enforcement veteran, the department said. He is survived by a wife and five children. The department also experienced the loss of an officer from COVID-19 […]
Blaine MN December 20 2021 Forty years is a long career for a reserve officer, but for Blaine Police Department reservist Tim Cyson “time has really gone by.” Champlin resident Tim Cyson, 59, recently celebrated his 40th anniversary as a reservist with the department. Blaine Police Chief Brian Podany presented Cyson with a plaque and a […]
FAIRFAX, Va. Dec 20 2021 He contacted his victims through dating apps, convinced them to meet him in motels, then killed them and transported their bodies to secluded areas in shopping carts. Chiefs of Police from Fairfax County and Harrisonburg spoke at a press conference on Friday, revealing what they know so far about the so-called […]