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News•by Staff Writer•February 1, 2021

3 Minneapolis Council Members Propose Replacing Police with Public Safety Department

Three Minneapolis City Council members introduced a proposal Thursday that would disband the city's police department and replace it with a new Department of Public Safety, while still keeping officers in the city.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 1, 2021

Fallen Capitol Officer to Lie in Honor in Rotunda

A ceremonial arrival will take place Tuesday night, and a viewing period will commence at 10 p.m. for members of the U.S. Capitol Police and continue overnight.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 1, 2021

Kansas City Police Rescue 6-Year-Old Used as Shield by Father

One of the officers used his Taser at the suspect to get him to drop the gun. The suspect responded by firing at the officers on the stairs, police say. One officer fell and injured his arm.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 29, 2021

Capitol Police Back Bill to Allow Fallen Officer to Lie in Rotunda

The U.S. Capitol Police released a statement Thursday backing a proposed bill to let Brian Sicknick, a Capitol Police officer who died from injuries suffered during the Jan. 6 riot, lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 29, 2021

Man Accused of Faking Medical Emergency in Times Square for YouTube Video, Police and EMS Responded

The video shows NYPD officers smashing the car windows when the door doesn’t budge, and pulling out Saroya to check his vitals.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 29, 2021

NYPD Officer Charged with Sexual Exploitation of Children

An NYPD officer has been accused of possessing sexual videos and photos of minors, whom he allegedly targeted on Twitter and other social media platforms, federal prosecutors said.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 29, 2021

Arizona FOP Asks YouTube to Remove Auditors who Harass Police Officers for Profit

"The auditors then use YouTube channels like 'Pigs Under Pressure' to post and livestream their profane rants, monetizing the videos through YouTube clicks and advertising," the union said in a statement. Auditors are also funded by donations from their viewers.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 29, 2021

Ohio Chief Steps Down Over Controversial Police Shootings

Columbus Police Division Chief Thomas Quinlan will move into the role of deputy chief for the department as the city conducts a national search for his replacement, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther announced Thursday.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 28, 2021

Some Oregon Legislators Want to Create Police Use-of-Force Database

A bill heard by the Oregon House subcommittee Wednesday would require the state Criminal Justice Commission to create a new public database that captures reports on the use or threatened use of force by each police or corrections officer.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 28, 2021

140 Officers were Injured in Capitol Riot, Officials Say

“I have officers who were not issued helmets prior to the attack who have sustained head injuries,” Gus Papathanasiou, Capitol Police union chairman, said in a statement Wednesday. “One officer has two cracked ribs and two smashed spinal discs and another was stabbed with a metal fence stake, to name some of the injuries.”

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