Staff WriterMore from Staff WriterPatrolOfficer, Champion Boxer Spends Her Own Money on ScholarshipsAnnually, Fort Myers seniors submit essays to the Tiara Brown Academic and Athletic Scholarship.May 31, 2021PatrolMS Trooper Struck by Vehicle and Killed“The Mississippi Highway Patrol mourns the loss of Trooper John Harris,” said Colonel Randy Ginn. Harris was described as a passionate and dedicated public servant.May 31, 2021PatrolDenver's Reimagining Police Task Force Wants to Eliminate Most Traffic StopsThe task force recommended using civilian city employees for enforcing traffic laws and responding to accidents.May 28, 2021CommandAlabama Chief Praises Officer for Comforting Small Child After Brutal Attack on Her FamilyAccording to court documents, the man, identified as Kyle Lyn Seeley, 34, began his attack by launching a Molotov cocktail into the home shared by his parents and his children. He fired shots at his parents before cutting his adult brother with a machete, injuring him seriously, prosecutors say.May 28, 2021PatrolTexas Bans Agencies from Working with Reality TV ShowsThe law was written in response to a man dying in 2019 while in police custody as cameras from the show "Live PD" filmed his arrest.May 28, 2021PatrolIdaho Deputy who Mocked Lebron James in TikTok Video Fired for Policy ViolationsAccording to Mayor Ned Burns, Silvester violated “several” city and state policies on policing during the week of May 20. Because of previous policy violations, Silvester had been placed on a “last chance agreement” with his commanding officers.May 28, 2021PatrolAtlanta Councilman, Defund Police Advocate has Car Stolen in Broad DaylightThe incident occurred amid a recent crime wave in the city. Antonio Brown, who joined the city's mayoral race less than three weeks ago, is running on a campaign of "reimagining public safety."May 27, 2021PatrolSC Deputy Shot at by Multi-State Murder Suspect Put Cuffs on Him After Pursuit and Manhunt“You saw that hole in that car,” Canipe's commander Capt. Al Crawford said. “That could’ve been the end of Sydney Canipe, but because she stayed in the fight, (Dep.) Branham stayed in the fight, and the rest of these guys stayed in the fight, (the suspect) is in jail where he’s supposed to be.”May 27, 2021PatrolAustin Ballot Initiative Could Force City to Hire Hundreds of Officers“Homicides are on track to double last year’s all-time record,” Save Austin Now said in a statement. “Our current police staffing level is equal to 2008 when Austin was 45% as large as it is today. Attrition is harming readiness and response times. Police morale is at an all-time low.”May 27, 2021Procedures & PoliciesChicago Adopts Strict Foot Pursuit PolicyUnder the policy, which takes effect June 11, foot pursuits are "appropriate only when there is probable cause for an arrest or it is believed an individual has committed, is committing or is about to commit a crime."May 27, 2021Previous PagePage 214 of 3247Next Page
