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News•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2018

Broward County Deputies Hold "No Confidence" Vote on Sheriff Israel

Bell said Israel has refused to take responsibility for the disastrous performance at the school, where several deputies stayed outside or took cover behind cars, unsure of where the gunfire was coming from. “The sheriff still blames one person,” Bell said, referring to former school resource officer Scot Peterson. “As an agency we’ve not taken any responsibility for this.”

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News•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2018

Video: Iraq War Vet Strives to Make Better Body Armor

In July 2017, RMA was one of 50 companies selected by the White House for their “Made In America” showcase. That meant a trip to Washington, D.C., and a visit to meet President Trump and Vice President Pence.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2018

New Orleans Officer, 4 Other People Shot in Sunday Rampage

After that shooting, Harrison said, NOPD officers gave chase to Williams in the stolen car, following him through the city before Williams crashed a red Toyota Corolla on North Carrollton Avenue near Flowerdale Court. The crash damaged another vehicle, which was occupied by three people at the time.

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Videos•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2018

Off-Duty Detective Shot Outside Chicago House

Police said Hope was coming home from work shortly after midnight, he was on his front porch when two armed men approached him. Shots were exchanged during the attempted robbery. Hope was shot three times but is reportedly in good condition. More Here.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2018

Shots Fired at Florida Deputy Outside Bar

Spratlin, however, did not return fire, but instead “focused on getting bystanders to safe shelter.” Spratlin took cover behind his patrol vehicle, which was hit by one bullet.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2018

Missouri Deputy Killed in Crash Responding to Call

As Deputy Shoemate approached the intersection of Route Y and Rabbit Head Road, he entered into the oncoming lane of the highway to try and pass the firetruck ahead of him and crashed into an SUV. The driver of the SUV was seriously injured.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2018

New Jersey Officer Pronounced Dead After Patrol Vehicle Wreck

It is not clear whether the accident was the cause of his death, or whether the officer, who was 41, suffered a medical emergency before the 10:50 a.m. crash.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2018

Video: Off-Duty Detective Shot Outside His Chicago Home

Police said Hope was coming home from work shortly after midnight, he was on his front porch when two armed men approached him. Shots were exchanged during the attempted robbery. Hope was shot three times but is reportedly in good condition.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 20, 2018

Some Illinois Lawmakers Want to Replace SROs with Therapists

Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch, a Hillside Democrat, said he proposed the plan after hearing from advocates who argue that investing in mental health resources is the best way of treating the epidemic of violence.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 20, 2018

Some Churches Commit to Stop Calling the Police

The churches that commit to ending their use of police resources are training members in alternate responses to danger. Torbett said at First Congregational, church leaders have invited experts from several nonprofits to train members on de-escalating mental health crises, and on self-defense in the case of a violent person at the church.

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