POLICE Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Photo of Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Editorial

Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2023

TenCate Advanced Armor Introduces Thinner Level III Ballistic Plate

The company says the technology redirects the pressure wave trapped between the wearer and the hard armor plates that are inserted into the front and back pockets of body armor carriers, thereby reducing the back face deformation.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2023

3 Kansas Deputies Wounded in Gunfight After Pursuit, Suspect Killed

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says the incident began around 9 a.m., the Clark County Sheriff’s Office tried to stop a vehicle driven by a wanted suspect, but the driver fled.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2023

SHOT Show 2023: A Final Wrap Up

Although we have already covered Industry Day at the Range, day one, day two, and day three of SHOT Show; we still had a few more items we wanted to share with you today.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2023

El Paso Chief Dies After 15 Years Leading Department

Chief Greg Allen joined the El Paso Police Department in 1978, starting off patrolling Central and the West Side. Throughout the decades, he moved up to the rank of deputy chief in charge of the Central and Pebble Hills regional command centers.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2023

Officer Shortage Has LAPD Asking Retirees to Come Back

Officers would be paid the salary they had when they left but wouldn’t receive vacation time or any health, disability and retirement benefits.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 15, 2023

CA Deputy Killed Answering Child Custody Dispute Call

Deputy Darnell Calhoun, 30, was the first deputy to arrive on the scene. A second deputy responding to the call found Deputy Calhoun mortally wounded in the street. The second deputy and the suspect exchanged fire and the suspect.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2023

High Speed Gear Acquires BlackPoint Tactical and Crucial Concealment

High Speed Gear, makers of the patented TACO line as well as the full line of Sure-Grip and Slim-Grip Battle Belts; pouches; and polymer TACOs has acquired BlackPoint Tactical and Crucial Concealment.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 12, 2023

IL Governor Threatens Sheriffs Who Won’t Enforce “Assault Weapon” Ban

The Protect Illinois Communities Act (HB 5471) bans the sale of all assault weapons and magazines in the state. It also requires owners to register existing guns, among other provisions. Pritzker signed the bill into law on Tuesday night.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2023

Fewer Covid-19 Fatalities Led to 61% Drop in Duty Deaths During 2022, Firearms Deaths Remain High

Firearms-related fatalities have claimed the lives of 64 officers in 2022, which mirrors the number of firearms-related fatalities in 2021. Both years represent a 21% increase in firearms-related deaths when compared to the average of 53 firearms-related fatalities from 2010-2020.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2023

WI Agency Ends Credit Checks for Recruits

The Madison, WI, Police and Fire Commission voted Monday to stop requiring credit checks of prospective police officers. The Commission said the measure was being taken in a step to increase diversity in the department.

Read More →