Staff WriterMore from Staff WriterCommandNewsweek: Apprenticeships Would Improve Police TrainingUnlike the shorter police academies, future officers serve as apprentices or cadets for a two-to-three-year program involving comprehensive learning through years of field experience and classroom instruction.February 15, 2023Special UnitsProposed CA Bill Would End Use of K-9s During ArrestsAssembly Bill 742’s supporters, which include the NAACP and ACLU, say the use of police K-9s has been a mainstay in America’s history of racial bias and violence against Black Americans and people of color.February 14, 2023PatrolNew San Francisco DA Plans to Drop Charges Against Former Officer Over Deadly ShootingJenkins said in a letter sent Wednesday to Attorney General Rob Bonta that she intends to drop the charges against San Francisco police officer Christopher Samayoa at a March 1 hearing.February 13, 2023PatrolCA Sheriff’s Office Creates Humorous Ex-Valentine’s VideoThe Stanislaus (CA) Sheriff’s Office has released a humorous offering a people a chance to give their criminal exes a special valentine gift by turning them in.February 13, 2023PatrolCO Officer Dies from Injuries Suffered Falling from Bridge"It is with extreme sadness that we at the Fountain Police Department notify the public that K-9 Officer Julian Becerra has succumbed to the injuries he suffered during an on-duty incident that occurred on February 2, 2023,” Fountain PD said in a statement.February 13, 2023PatrolCO Officer Injured in Fall from Bridge on Life Support“Officer Becerra is currently on life support and surrounded by his family and friends,” Fountain police spokesperson Lisa Schneider said in the news release.February 10, 2023CommandAtlanta-Area Agency Facing Critical Officer ShortageAs of last month, it employed 690 officers out of an authorized strength of 939, leaving more than a quarter of sworn officer positions vacant. Additionally, about 120 of the filled positions are recruits that have not completed training, according to the police department.February 10, 2023PatrolFL Motorcycle Officer Killed in Single Vehicle CrashPembroke Pines officer Charles Herring reportedly encountered a fallen palm frond. When he swerved to avoid it, he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a tree.February 9, 2023PatrolBiden Calls for Police Reform and "Assault Weapon" Ban in State of the Union AddressJust as every cop, when they pin on that badge in the morning, has a right to be able to go home at night, so does everybody else out there. Our children have a right to come home safely,” Biden said.February 8, 2023PatrolCT Officer Honored by NLEOMF for Fatally Shooting Cop Killer During AmbushDespite being wounded himself, Iurato maintained his composure and moved to a position of cover. He was then able to determine the suspect’s position and returned fire, striking and killing the armed suspect.February 8, 2023Previous PagePage 4 of 3247Next Page
