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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2017

LASD to Deploy UAV to Aid Deputies Working Bomb and Hostage Incidents

Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell said Thursday that his agency will begin deploying an unmanned aerial device to aid deputies responding to arson scenes, suspected bombs and hostage situations, but he promised the device would not be used to surveil residents.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2017

Video: CA Motor Officer Critically Injured Responding to Fatal Crash

A Pomona (CA) Police Department motorcycle officer was critically injured in a wreck while responding to a separate fatal crash on Tuesday, authorities said.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 9, 2017

Airport Police Association Stands with Ft. Lauderdale

The American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) is saddened by Friday's shooting at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 9, 2017

CA K-9 Shot Responding to Armed Robbery

An Elk Grove, CA, Police K-9 is recovering after being shot Saturday night as officers responded to reports of an armed robbery.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 9, 2017

FL Motor Deputy Hit by Vehicle and Killed While Working Cop Killer Manhunt

An Orange County, FL, motorcycle deputy was hit and killed by a van Monday while working a perimeter in the search for the suspected gunman in the death of an Orlando police officer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2017

Active Shooter Kills 5 at FL Airport, Suspect in Custody

An active shooter attacked Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FL) International Airport Friday Afternoon, killing five people and wounding eight before he was taken into custody, the Broward County sheriff said.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2017

Airports Difficult to Secure Against Armed Attacks

The active shooting that killed five at Fort Lauderdale’s airport serves as a stark reminder of the challenges of providing security outside checkpoints at sprawling airports.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2017

Police Units On Alert At Airports Nationwide After Florida Shooting

Airports across the country stepped up security measures Friday in the wake of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport shooting that left 5 dead and 8 injured.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 5, 2017

Man Accused of Killing El Paso Officer Offered Plea Deal

Officer Ortiz, riding his motorcycle, stopped at a red light when Perry allegedly rear-ended him. Ortiz died days after the crash.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 3, 2017

FL Motorcycle Deputy Hospitalized After Crash

A Broward County (FL) Sheriff’s Office motor deputy crashed near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Tuesday afternoon.

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