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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2019

Woman in Stolen RV Leads California Police on Wild Vehicle Pursuit

A woman in a stolen recreational vehicle led police in Southern California on a wild vehicle pursuit during which numerous collisions occurred and at least two dogs were left injured.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2019

Video: Florida Officer Nearly Struck by Vehicle During Traffic Stop

An officer with the Daytona Beach Shores Police Department was nearly struck by a pickup truck fleeing a traffic stop on Wednesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2019

CT Department Says Fugitive Will Turn Himself in if Wanted Poster Gets Enough "Likes" on Facebook

The Torrington (CT) Police Department said on Facebook that a man wanted on warrants for failing to appear in court on charges that range from breach of peace to risk of injury to a child has made a deal with the agency if his wanted poster on Facebook gets 15,000 "likes."

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2019

Off-Duty NY Officer Among Responders to Assist Family in Car Crash

An off-duty officer with the Westchester County Police Department was driving on an interstate highway when he noticed a vehicle being driven erratically and very slowly in the left lane.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2019

Kansas Man Who Opened Fire on Police is Shot and Killed

Officers with the Wichita (KS) Police Department who came under fire from a 56-year-old gunman on Thursday morning returned fire, fatally wounding the man.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 22, 2019

Video: NJ Officer Charged with Manslaughter Over OIS During Pursuit

A Newark, NJ, police officer has been indicted four months after fatally shooting the driver of a fleeing vehicle during a pursuit caught on the officer’s body cam.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 22, 2019

2 LAPD Officers Win $8.6 Million in Suit Over Retaliation

A jury has awarded two Los Angeles Police Department bloodhound handlers more than $4 million each for the reprisals they faced after reporting that a supervisor was sexually harassing their female colleague.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 22, 2019

Axon Partners with Chicago PD for Virtual Reality Empathy Training Program

Axon's VR training is offered through Axon Academy, a network of online and in-person training for law enforcement. The VR training program is designed to better equip officers with the tools to de-escalate situations involving people suffering from mental health issues, crises, or psychotic episodes.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 22, 2019

Pennsylvania Trooper Dies of Medical Event

Trooper Donald Brackett was reportedly found unresponsive next to his patrol vehicle.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 22, 2019

Former Iowa Officer Files Suit Over Alleged Rights Violations

An officer formerly with the West Union (IA) Police Department has filed suit over allegations that she was fired after she filed sexual harassment claims.

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