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More IACP 2025 From the Show Floor

Watch expanded coverage of IACP 2025 as the POLICE Magazine team walks the aisles at the expo and shares what we found interesting on display for chiefs from across the country and around the world this week in Denver, Colorado.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 17, 2011

N.M. Officer Tweeted About Pistol Whippings

The Albuquerque (N.M.) Police Department is investigating one of its detectives for tweets where he discussed pistol whipping and killing Muslims.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 15, 2011

Federal Grant Expands Police Fatigue Study

The study will focus on the role of fatigue and distraction in police officer performance, and will be completed at the center, which is located at Washington State University in Spokane.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 13, 2011

Video: Flash Mobs Turn Criminal

Groups of youth are using text messaging and social media to gather at specified locations as so-called "flash mobs" primarily on the city's South Side, where robbers attack people with pepper spray. Of late, flash mob attacks were reported in the Streeterville neighborhood.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 9, 2011

Pioneering California Chief Resigns

Janet Thiessen, the first female police chief in San Joaquin County, has resigned as Tracy's top cop, citing personal reasons.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 9, 2011

Jury Begins Deliberations In Portland Whistleblower Suit

A federal jury is now deliberating on the case of a former Portland Police recruit who accused a fellow officer of using excessive force and sued the department for lost wages and benefits.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 8, 2011

Portland Police Unveil Redesigned Patrol Cars

The new cars will be solid blue with white wrapped doors that display the words "Portland Police" and the slogan, "Sworn to protect. Dedicated to serve." A red rose appears between the words "protect" and "dedicated" on the vehicle.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 31, 2011

Detroit Police Accused of Sex Discrimination Over Special Response Team

A Detroit Police lieutenant sued the department today in federal court, alleging a physical test to qualify for an elite — and controversial — unit discriminates against women.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 27, 2011

S.C. Chief Resigns After Using Racial Slur

Chief Tommy Ellenburg resigned after a 15-day suspension for using the N-word. The chief had been under fire by the NAACP and other community groups.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 25, 2011

ACLU Sues To Overturn Indiana Immigration Law

The law allows state and local police to arrest subjects on a "removal order" from an immigration court, a "detainer or notice of action issued" or if they have been convicted of one or more aggravated felonies.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 24, 2011

Lightning Strikes Missouri Officer In Tornado Response

Lightning struck the area near where Officer Jeff Taylor, 31, was riding an ATV, after transporting a fire commander back to a command post. Officer Taylor was transported to a Springfield hospital and treated for burns and other injuries.

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