Police Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Photo of Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Editorial

Newsby Staff WriterAugust 13, 2018

Florida Officers Escort Wounded Colleague's Son to First Day of School

Officer Kevin Valencia was shot in the face while responding to a domestic violence call in which the suspect reportedly ultimately killed four children before taking his own life. Orlando Police Chief John Mina said members of Valencia's squad took Caleb and his mother to school Friday.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterAugust 13, 2018

Utah Code Enforcement Officer Killed On Duty

A West Valley City, UT, code-enforcement officer was shot and killed on Thursday, and a house fire near where the woman's body was found is being investigated as arson.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterAugust 13, 2018

Citizens Rally in Support of Pennsylvania Officer Charged with Manslaughter

Citizens showing support for law enforcement held a rally on Sunday backing South Whitehall Township Police Officer Jonathan Roselle, who now faces manslaughter charges for fatally shooting Joseph Santos two weeks ago.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterAugust 13, 2018

Georgia K-9 Stabbed During Manhunt for Murder Suspect

A Clayton County, GA, K-9 was stabbed Sunday during the hunt for a murder suspect.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterAugust 13, 2018

Chiefs Blast Senator's Remark About 'Racist' Criminal Justice System

Last week while speaking before an audience at Dillard University — whose student body is predominantly African American — Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren said that the American criminal justice system is "racist ... front to back." Warren's comments quickly drew the ire of law enforcement leaders across her state.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterAugust 13, 2018

Alleged Antifa Members Attack Officer, Launch Eggs and Fireworks into Crowds

Charlottesville, VA, police are investigating the assault of an officer who was knocked to the ground, swarmed by a group of masked subjects, and beaten during a demonstration marking the one-year anniversary of the violence in that Virginia city that left one woman dead.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterAugust 13, 2018

Baltimore Officer Resigns After Video of Violent Confrontation with Man Goes Viral

A Baltimore police officer, who was videotaped in a violent confrontation with a man that included punches to the man's face, has resigned from the department.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterAugust 13, 2018

Border Patrol Names Carla Provost to Lead the Agency

Carla Provost — who has been serving as acting chief of the Border Patrol — will take over as leader of the agency on a permanent basis, Customs and Border Protection announced on Thursday. Provost will become the first woman to lead the Border Patrol in its 94-year history.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterAugust 10, 2018

Owner's Claim That Arizona Deputy Unnecessarily Shot Her Dog Refuted by Video

MCSO says the pet dog called Chevy attacked Tarzan and inflicted a number of injuries. The deputy tried to separate the two dogs but after that failed, he shot and killed Chevy. "MCSO K-9 Tarzan sustained injuries to his face and chest to include a broken tooth," the statement reads.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Staff WriterAugust 10, 2018

California Highway Patrol Motor Officer Killed in Crash

Investigators say the officer pulled over an SUV when a third vehicle veered onto the shoulder "for unknown reasons" and hit the CHP motorcycle and the SUV.

Read More →