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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2020

Off-Duty California Deputy Struck, Killed by Car While Helping Elderly Woman

Detective Amber Joy Leist had observed an elderly woman who had fallen in the middle of the road and stopped and exited her vehicle to give assistance when she was struck by an oncoming car.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2020

Tennessee Officer in Critical Condition After Squad Car Struck by Vehicle

An officer with the Memphis (TN) Police Department is in critical condition after another vehicle slammed into their patrol car.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2020

Colorado Officer Wounded in Gunfight at Traffic Stop

An officer with the Colorado Springs Police Department is recovering after being shot during a gunfight at a traffic stop over the weekend.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2020

Metro D.C. Officer Struck by Vehicle Seriously Injured

An officer with the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department was struck by a passing vehicle and severely injured while directing traffic at the scene of a collision involving a suspected stolen vehicle over the weekend.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2020

Kentucky Officer Credited with Talking Suicidal Woman Down From Bridge

An officer with the Harlan (KY) Police Department is being credited with saving the life of a suicidal woman who was perched on a highway overpass and in jeopardy of jumping or falling to her death over the weekend.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2020

Arkansas Judge Refuses to Stay Decision to Reinstate Fired Officer

An Arkansas judge has ruled that he will not stay an earlier decision to reinstate an officer who had been fired following the fatal shooting of Bradley Blackshire during a traffic stop in February of last year.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2020

NYTOA to Present Class on Leadership at SHOT Show

"This presentation focuses on mastering the basics of leadership," the NYTOA says. "Using real-life lessons and motivational factors, attendees will discover what works and what doesn’t in any environment, with a concentration on leading, sharing, adapting and growing as an individual and organization."

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2020

Texas Agency Moves to Load-Bearing Vests to Mitigate Duty Belt Injuries

Officers with the Austin (TX) Police Department will soon be outfitted with custom-designed load-bearing vests (LBVs) to secure some of their duty gear that is now carried on their duty belts.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2020

IWCE Announces Conference Agenda, Opens Registration

IWCE, an annual event for critical communications technology professionals, has unveiled the full program for its 44th annual conference to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center August 24–28, 2020.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2020

NYTOA to Present Class on Weapon Retention and Close-Quarter Combat at SHOT Show

Topics covered will be weapon retention best practices—including retention during ground struggle and against a wall or barrier—and the concepts of angles, control, and distance management during weapon presentation.

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