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Tag: Pro Athletes
Patrol
Retiring California Officer Serves as Caddy for PGA Star Tiger Woods
An officer with the San Diego Police Department who is preparing to retire from nearly two decades of service to her community was given the opportunity this week to add an unusual garment to her duty uniform—the "caddy bib" for none other than PGA legend Tiger Woods.
January 23, 2020
Patrol
MMA Fighter Conor McGregor's Distillery Donates $1M to First Responders
One year ago this month, decorated mixed martial artist Conor McGregor launched a new Irish Whiskey company dubbed Proper No. 12. On the occasion of the company's anniversary, the fighter said on social media that the company has donated $1 million to first responder charities.
November 22, 2019
Patrol
British Officer Faces Murder Charge for In-Custody Death Involving ECD
An officer with the West Mercia Police Service in England now faces a murder charge in the death of a retired professional soccer player in 2016.
November 8, 2019
Patrol
New York Yankees Send Flower Wreath to Texas Deputy's Funeral
The New York Yankees—while preparing to begin a run at another World Series appearance—took time to send their condolences to the family, friends, and fellow deputies of Dep. Sandeep Dhaliwal with a wreath of flowers.
October 4, 2019
Patrol
Major League Baseball Player Comes to Aid of Family of Slain Officer
Carlos Correa—the Houston Astros shortstop who is preparing to play in the American League Wildcard Game on Wednesday—took time to visit with the family of Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop Friday.
October 1, 2019
Patrol
Major League Baseball Player Will Not Face Charges After Accidentally Striking Police Officer
Sano had been speaking to a police officer in front of the club. After the exchange, he went to back up his white pickup truck without realizing that the officer had not moved his motorcycle from behind him.
October 8, 2018
Patrol
NASCAR Champ Tony Stewart Makes Cameo in Indiana Lip-Sync Challenge Video
The Columbus (IN) Police Department released its answer to the viral "lip-sync challenge" on Facebook, and it included an appearance by one of that city's most famous native sons — NASCAR driver Tony Stewart.
July 31, 2018
Special Units
LAPD: Former NBA Player Killed Self During Standoff with Police
The Los Angeles Police Department says it responded Friday afternoon to a report of a man with a gun, and during the initial encounter, the suspect fired a shot out of a residence and officers returned fire.
July 10, 2018
Training
Peyton Manning to Give Keynote at Axon Accelerate Conference
Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning, the NFL’s only five-time MVP and 14-time Pro Bowl selection, will discuss the importance of leadership, teamwork, and communication both on and off the field at Axon Accelerate's closing keynote presentation on June 6th.
March 1, 2018
Training
Former NFL Star Now Serving as FBI Agent
The 13-year NFL veteran entered the 20-week program last year, and had until his 37th birthday (Feb. 23, 2018) to earn his badge due to a stipulation that a new agent must be appointed before he or she reaches that age.
February 26, 2018
Patrol
NFL Player Threatened to Sexually Assault FL Officer's Wife, Police Say
A wide receiver for the New York Jets is accused of threatening to find the wife of the police officer who took him into custody and sexually assault her, as well as making threats against the officer's family.
January 22, 2018
Patrol
Broncos Player Visits CO Deputy Wounded in Shooting
A Douglas County, CO, sheriff's deputy who was wounded in an ambush on New Year's Eve got a visit from a Denver Broncos player this week.
January 12, 2018
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