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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 2, 2020

FBI Rescues Kidnapped Ohio Woman in Louisiana, Agent Wounded in Shootout

They identified the dead man as James David Hawley, 47, of Cleveland, accused of killing Norma Matko, 69, in Belmont County, Ohio, and kidnapping her daughter, Thoue Nichole Bronowski, 45, who is his ex-girlfriend.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 2, 2020

San Francisco Police Union Agrees to Some 911 Calls Being Handled by Non-Officers

One agreement, signed Monday by SFPOA President Tony Montoya and SFPD Chief Bill Scott, said the union agreed to police redirecting 17 types of calls for service to mental health or other professionals.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 2, 2020

Denver Police to Get Raises in 2022, Pay Frozen Next Year

The terms include a 2% pay raise on Jan. 1, 2022 and a 1.5% raise on July 1. The terms also include a pay freeze and no holiday pay premiums in 2021, along with reduced city contributions to the retiree health trust.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2020

Starbucks is Giving Police, Other Frontline COVID Responders Free Coffee Throughout December

“It has been an extraordinarily difficult year, especially for the front-line responders who are serving our communities,” said Virginia Tenpenny, Starbucks vice president of global social impact. “We want to show our deep gratitude for those who support and protect us every day with a small gesture of kindness and a cup of coffee.”

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2020

Minneapolis Mayor Calls Further Police Budget Cuts "Irresponsible"

Mayor Frey said a significant spike in crime is affecting people all over the city. And he said people want to see police reform, but they also want there to be enough police officers available to respond to emergencies.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2020

Florida Suspect Grabs Officer's Gun in Holster and Pulls Trigger

Suspect Eugene Upperman then reportedly said he was "going to pull the trigger." Which police say he did. After the gun went off, officers continued to punch Upperman to get him to let go of the gun. Other officers arrived on scene to assist them in arresting Upperman.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2020

WV Officer Shot in Face, Suspect in Custody

“This afternoon, a Charleston police officer was shot while in the line of duty,” the city’s statement said. “The officer has been transported to the hospital and is in surgery at this time."

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2020

Flying Cross and Safariland Launch Virtual Sizing Technology for Body Armor and Uniforms

XpertFit takes the guesswork out of onsite measuring by providing instant and accurate measurements from a smart device. The process takes less than two minutes to complete from initiating the technology until the time you are provided with product sizing.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 30, 2020

NYPD Officer Injured in Parked Vehicle when Drunk Driver Smashes into Landmark

A suspected intoxicated driver in New York City slammed into Washington Square Park’s landmark marble arch on Sunday, injuring a police officer who was parked there to protect it, police said.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 30, 2020

Texas Officers Find Woman's Body in Trunk After Vehicle Pursuit

The vehicle pursuit was triggered by a traffic stop for speeding at around 7:45 a.m. The trooper pulled the driver over. He then reportedly immediately sped off, and the trooper pursued.

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