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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 27, 2020

Minneapolis Restricts No-Knock Warrants

Starting Monday, officers must identify themselves as “police” and announce their purpose as “search warrant” before entering any domicile — regardless of whether a judge signed off on an “unannounced” or “no-knock” entry.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 27, 2020

Commission Clears LAPD Sergeant in Fatal OIS of Man Holding Bicycle Part

Sgt. Colin Langsdale said he believed Valencia had a gun. Other witnesses at the scene said they also believed he had a gun.

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Articlesby Staff WriterNovember 27, 2020

What Does Defunding Really Mean for Police?

The biggest impact of defunding will be that responses to calls for service will be lengthened, putting citizens at risk of further suffering when victimized by criminals.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 26, 2020

Judge Rules Minneapolis Residents Can Sue City Over Reduced Police Protection

Anderson’s order rejected the city of Minneapolis’ attempt to throw out the lawsuit because the city said residents lacked standing to sue.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 25, 2020

Rookie NJ Officer Saves Man from Burning Vehicle

Howell Township Police Officer Nocholas Volpe was seen on his body camera and his vehicle's dash cam rescuing the man. The officer ran up to the car after it had struck a tree, with clouds of smoke billowing out from it and the flames already spreading.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 25, 2020

Suspect Hunting for Rival Criminals Fired 19 Shots at Chicago Officers

Three men, including a 17-year-old and a convicted felon 19 days into two years of probation, were hunting for rivals when they fired on Chicago police officers over the weekend, prosecutors said Tuesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 25, 2020

Ohio Officers Rescue Woman from SUV Sinking in River

"She had just gotten off work and fell asleep," police Lt. Dave Bair said. "I believe she lives in Sebring. Her car was almost full of water when the officers pulled her out of the river."

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 25, 2020

Dec. 2 POLICE Technology Experience to Highlight Intelligent Scheduling Technology

Sponsored by Schedule Express, the case study details how the Blaine PD was using multiple tools to manage its personnel and scheduling issues. Adopting Schedule Express made scheduling much easier.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 25, 2020

With Homicide Rate Rising After Defunding, LAPD Asks for $100 Million Increase in Budget

Over the weekend, the number of killings in L.A. so far this year surpassed 300 — more than any other year in the past decade. That marks an increase of 25% from last year as well as a 32% rise in the number of shootings in the city.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 25, 2020

DC Chief Steps Down to Lead Prince William County Police

Washington, DC, Police Chief Peter Newsham is leaving the force to take over the police department in Prince William County, Va., ending a three-decade career in law enforcement in the nation’s capital.

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