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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2018

California Man Gets Life in Prison for 2014 Death of LAPD Officer

Mynor Enrique Varela struck and killed LAPD Officer Roberto Sanchez—a 32-year-old newlywed at the time of his death—with his SUV and then fled the scene. Sanchez's partner—Richard Medina—suffered a broken jaw and other injuries in the collision.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2018

Former Oklahoma Officer Charged with On-Duty Sexual Assault of at Least 4 Women

Justin Rahlf—who resigned from the McLoud (OK) Police Department in September—was reportedly booked into Pottawatomie County's jail on charges of "forcible oral sodomy and indecent exposure."

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2018

Police Surprise Missouri Family after Burglar Steals Kids' "Chore Jar" Money

When Des Peres Department of Public Safety Detective Trent Koppel asked members of the department to help fill two new tip jars to replace those stolen from two local kids, every single member of the department made a contribution.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•October 18, 2018

FN Releases FN 509 Training Pistol for Law Enforcement Agencies

The FN 509 Training Pistol is an inert pistol made to provide law enforcement agencies and instructors a completely safe way to demonstrate the pistol's functionality in a classroom or range setting.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 18, 2018

California Deputy Critically Wounded in Shootout, 2 Suspects in Custody

A San Bernardino County, CA, sheriff's deputy was in critical but stable condition after being wounded in a shootout early Thursday morning at an apartment complex in Adelanto, the agency said.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•October 18, 2018

NetMotion Software Delivers Mobile Security and Connectivity for FirstNet

NetMotion Mobility is designed to provide police, firefighters, and other emergency responders with highly secure access to critical public safety applications on FirstNet.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 18, 2018

Oregon Police Hold "Summit" to Build Community's Trust

"Building Bridges of Understanding in Our Communities came together in September 2016, at a time of heightened tensions in our country and polarizing political rhetoric," said the City of Portland on its website.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 18, 2018

Illinois Officer Charged With Armed Robbery, Suspended Without Pay

Should Karas be exonerated of the criminal charges and the internal allegations of misconduct, he would be eligible to receive back pay.

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Command•by Staff Writer•October 18, 2018

Court: Police Cannot Force Facebook to Wiretap Calls Via Messenger App

A U.S. District Judge in Fresno (CA) has ruled that law enforcement officials cannot compel Facebook to wiretap voice calls over its Messenger app.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 18, 2018

Oregon Man Started Fire in Attempt to Ambush First Responders

The man—identified as 65-year-old Lance Taylor Jacobs—reportedly set the fire in an attempt to lure police officers and firefighters in an ambush attempt.

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