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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2023

NC Agencies Running Out of Space to Store Guns That Can’t be Destroyed

A 2013 North Carolina law prohibits law enforcement agencies from destroying firearms taken from criminals or recovered at crime scenes. And the state’s largest municipal law enforcement agencies are running out of storage for guns they don’t want to sell.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2023

Kobe Bryant’s Widow Settles with Los Angeles County for $29 Million Over Photos Taken at Helicopter Crash Scene

The settlement includes the $15 million judgment Vanessa Bryant won against the county after a two-week civil jury trial last year in Los Angeles. It also resolves all pending litigation and future claims from the Bryant family.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2023

3 Kansas City Officers Shot and Wounded Serving Warrant

KCPD Chief Stacey Graves said the officers from the Tactical Response Team were executing a search warrant when they opened the door, they were met with gunfire.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2023

FL Sheriff Chases After Suspect During Radio Interview

The hosts on Drew Gerabo Live were left speculating what was happening when they could not reach the sheriff. Minutes later Sheriff Mike Chitwood responded that he was OK and explained what happened.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2023

First Responder Drone Software Company Introduces Tools for Tactical Missions

Law enforcement can use this tool for a number of situations when they need actionable intelligence, including assessing a disaster scene, searching for missing persons, conducting tactical operations, tracking a criminal suspect or monitoring large-scale events. It is compatible with any type of drone.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2023

NYPD Officers Named NLEOMF January 2023 Officer of the Month

As they were patrolling near East 183rd Street, they noticed two suspicious persons walking with ski masks covering their faces. The officers drove toward the two suspects intending to stop them when one of the suspects reportedly turned without warning.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2023

Getac Launches Powerful New X600 Server and X600 Pro-Pci Models

The new models will reside alongside the recently launched X600 and X600 Pro, creating a comprehensive lineup of rugged mobile workstations that are purpose-built to meet the increasing demands of professionals working in challenging industries as well as law enforcement and public safety.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2023

Chicago Officer Shot and Killed by Domestic Suspect

Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso, 32, was killed in an exchange of fire as he and another officer pursued the suspect on foot. CPD Superintendent David Brown said at a press conference that the suspect turned and fired at the fallen officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2023

Chicago Police Superintendent Announces Resignation

Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown is resigning effective March 16, Lightfoot said in a statement. He turns 63 in October of this year – the mandatory retirement age for Chicago police officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2023

FL Sheriff Calls Anti-Semitic Group "Scumbags,” Says He's Honored to be On Their Hit List

"These scumbags came to the wrong county," Volusia County Sheriff, Mike Chitwood, said. "You came to the wrong county. I stand with my Jewish friends, and I’m honored to be on your hit list. It’s an honor to be sought after by a bunch of punk thugs like you."

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