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News•by Staff Writer•August 11, 2021

Minneapolis Democratic Leader Says Burning of Third Precinct was "Righteous" Act

In an Aug. 2 opinion piece for Southside Pride, a local monthly newspaper, titled "The Cops Started It," Minneapolis DFL Chair Devin Hogan argued that the burning of the Third Precinct on May 28, 2020, three days after George Floyd’s death, was a "proportional response."

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News•by Staff Writer•August 11, 2021

Last Day: HAIX Giving Away 1,000 Pairs of Boots for Wear Test

Wear-testers will receive 1 of 3 models of HAIX Black Eagle boots. HAIX says it "wants each chosen participant to put our shoes through their paces. And then, after wearing them on the job for 4 weeks, give us their feedback."

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News•by Staff Writer•August 10, 2021

NC Officer Shot, Critically Wounded

The officers tried to talk to the suspect about his arrest warrants, that's when he pulled a weapon and fired it several times at the officers, according to Forest City Police.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 10, 2021

Details of Shooting of Chicago Officers Revealed at Bond Hearings for Suspects

While both Officer Ella French and her partner still had their service weapons holstered, Emonte Morgan fired several shots, hitting French and her partner, who both fell to the ground.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 10, 2021

2 Brothers Charged in Murder of Chicago Officer Held Without Bail

Both suspects, Emonte Morgan and Eric Morgan, were on probation at the time of the shooting.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 10, 2021

Chicago 911 Dispatcher Praised for Response to Fatal Shooting of Officer

Keith Thornton Jr.'s quick thinking is being credited for saving the lives of more officers and helping law enforcement on the streets quickly apprehend the suspects.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 9, 2021

Denver Threatens to Fire Officers Who are Not Vaccinated

“If our folks don’t comply with it in the time that is allotted by the mayor’s office and the Department of Public Health and Environment, then I am prepared to do what is necessary to hold people in compliance and hold people accountable,” said Murphy Robinson, executive director of the Department of Public Safety.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 9, 2021

Man Who Killed San Antonio Officer Gets Death Penalty

Otis McKane was facing either life in prison or the death penalty after being convicted in late July of killing Marconi outside police headquarters in downtown San Antonio nearly five years ago.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 9, 2021

Chicago Officer was One of 11 People Killed in 73 Shootings in City Over Weekend

At least 73 people were shot, 10 fatally, in Chicago from 6 p.m. Friday through midnight Sunday, according to police.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 9, 2021

Some Chicago Officers Turn Backs to Mayor at Hospital Treating Critically Wounded Comrade

Lightfoot tried to talk to the male officer’s father, who himself is a retired Chicago police officer. The father reportedly excoriated the mayor and blamed her for what had happened.

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