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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 14, 2022

Ballistic Vest Saves Philadelphia SWAT Officer

That's when he realized he had been hit by a bullet and left the building. The bullet did not penetrate his vest, police say, and he was left with only a red mark on his chest.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2022

Mayor Adams Warns New NYPD Gun Crime Team About Profiling

“We know what was wrong with the (previous) unit. It was an abusive unit. It targeted and profiled,” Mayor Adams said.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 27, 2022

MI Police Dog Finds Man Lost in Freezing Woods

A northern Michigan police dog rescued a Pennsylvania man who got lost Sunday in a densely wooded area during frigid temperatures.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 26, 2022

NYPD to Relaunch Anti-Gun Crime Unit Disbanded After 2020 Riots

“I want to be clear: This is not just a plan for the future – it is a plan for right now,” Mayor Eric Adams said. “Gun violence is a public health crisis. There is no time to wait.”

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2022

SHOT Show 2022: VideoRay Shows Latest ROVs

With seven thrusters, the Defender is able to move in any direction, and maintain active pitch to face the vehicle in an upward or downward orientation. The addition of third-party control and navigation software from Greensea Systems or Seebyte makes the Defender a popular configuration for dangerous or heavy-duty missions.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2022

Portland Police Launch Gun Violence Intervention Team

FIT will be focused on responding to shooting scenes and apprehending suspects. Team members also underwent training for treating gunshot victims and tactical training for situations such as traffic stops, emergency entries and clearing buildings.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2022

SHOT Show 2022: Revision Announces New Laser Eye Protection Designed for Aviators

The CALI (Commercial Aviation Low Intensity) solution was developed by AFRL in collaboration with Revision Military and successfully tested and evaluated by Washington State Patrol pilots.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2022

FL Officer Rescues Baby Dolphin Trapped in Fishing Net

In the video, the officer can be seen using a pole to gently grab the netting tangled around the baby dolphin’s body then cutting away the net with a folding knife

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2022

Seattle K9 Killed, Suspect Fatally Shot by Officer

Another Seattle officer who had also responded to the scene shot and killed the suspect while he was stabbing the dog, police say.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 5, 2022

Fresno Officer Kills K-9 During Violent Attack

Officials say Odin continued to be extremely aggressive despite being given prescribed sedatives. Odin ended up biting a K-9 officer who was forced to shoot the dog.

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