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News•by Staff Writer•April 25, 2019

Officer Wounded in Gunfight with Marathon Bombers Wants to Talk with Bernie Sanders

Retired Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Officer Dic Donohue—who was wounded in a gunfight with the Boston Marathon bombers six years ago—recently responded to Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders' comments that even "terrible people" like Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should have the right to vote while they are behind bars.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 24, 2019

NRA Honors 2018 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Despite being wounded, Sgt. Parsons continued to show leadership by remaining in command of the incident and ensuring the safety of the other officers and citizens on the scene. This is why the National Rifle Association has named Sergeant Michael Parsons as the 2018 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 24, 2019

Alabama Deputy Suspended for Homophobic Comments About Teen Who Committed Suicide

The Sheriff’s Office holds all its employees to high standard, and the public can be assured that a thorough and complete audit will be conducted and appropriate action will be taken,” said Madison County Lt. Donny Shaw, a sheriff’s office spokesman, in a statement. “The involved employee has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the audit.”

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News•by Staff Writer•April 24, 2019

NY Cop Killer Gets Life for Trooper's Murder

Two consecutive life-without-parole sentences were handed down in Jefferson County Court Tuesday afternoon for the murders of his wife, Nichole Walters, and state Trooper Joel Davis at the Walters' home in July 2017.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 24, 2019

Philadelphia Officer Paints Portrait of Fallen MN Conservation Officer

Castro, the portrait artist, has painted more than 150 portraits of fallen officers from across the world. He sends the finished portraits to family and friends and covers the expenses himself.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 24, 2019

Border Patrol Rescues Abandoned Migrant Toddler from TX Cornfield

The agents have taken the boy to a U.S. border station and are trying to find his parents using the number on his shoes, the officials said. So far, they have been unsuccessful.

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Articles•by Dave Smith•April 23, 2019

Dave Smith: A Deeper Hurt

When officers need emotional and mental help, each of us has a responsibility to support each other.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2019

NAPED Joint Conference and Exhibition with NAUMD Announce Awards

At the National Association of Police Equipment Distributors (NAPED) and North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) Conference, NAUMD announced winners of Best Dressed Public Safety Awards and Innovation Awards.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2019

California Legislature Considers Bill to Reduce Parole Time for Violent Offenders

According to the California Globe, AB 1182 would drop the parole-service requirement from either two or three years to either one or two years for high-risk offenders. AB 1182 also strips the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation of its ability to recommend certain offenders be retained on parole.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2019

Off-Duty Texas Deputy Interrupts Robbery in Progress, Shoots Suspect

An off-duty deputy constable in Texas is being hailed for his quick thinking and fast action in ending a robbery in progress at a gas station.

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