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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 30, 2018

Taiwanese Exchange Student Accused of Planning School Attack

According to the Upper Darby Police, the suspect, An Tso Sun, had a slew of items in his home including: a military-style ballistic vest; high-powered crossbow with scope and light; arrows; 29 rounds of 9mm ammunition; a strangling device; a "military" ski mask; and ear protectors for firing.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 30, 2018

Former FBI Agent Charged with Leaking Classified Information to Press

Terry Albury, an airport counterterrorism liaison, was charged this week by the Justice Department for “knowingly and willfully” transmitting documents and information relating to national defense to a reporter, Minnesota Public Radio reports.

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Point of Law•by Staff Writer•March 30, 2018

Clark Family Plans to Sue Over Fatal Police Shooting

The family also announced Friday the results of an autopsy performed by a specialist they hired. Clark was hit eight times out of the 20 shots reportedly fired, the independent expert reported, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 30, 2018

Sharpton Slams Police in Speech at Stephon Clark Funeral

"No, this is not a local matter," Sharpton said at Clark's service. "They've been killing young black men all over the country, and we are here to say that we're going to stand with Stephon Clark and the leaders of this family. … This is about justice. This is about standing with people with courage."

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 30, 2018

Sacramento Protesters Block Streets After Clark Funeral

The latest protest began around 3 p.m. outside the office of Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert. Protesters have been demanding that Schubert prosecute the officers who shot and killed Clark on March 18.

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Vehicle Ops•by Staff Writer•March 30, 2018

Zephyr Drone Simulator Trains First Responder Drone Pilots

Whether monitoring a threat or searching for a victim, officers piloting drones must do so safely first and foremost, and the Zephyr Drone Simulator from Little Arms Studios is designed to ensure exactly that.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 30, 2018

DOJ Announces Second Annual Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service in Policing

The Attorney General's Award recognizes individual state, local or tribal sworn, rank- and-file police officers and deputies for exceptional efforts in community policing.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 30, 2018

Suspect in Kentucky Officer's Murder Killed in Tennessee

KSP identified the dead officer as Phillip Meacham, 38, who has worked for the Hopkinsville Police Department since May 2017. Meacham was off duty Thursday night when he was pulled over by a man reportedly impersonating a police officer. The suspect shot and killed Officer Meacham, officials say.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 29, 2018

Off-Duty Kentucky Officer Shot, Killed by Man Posing as Cop

According to the Hopkinsville Police Department, at 5:10 p.m., the off-duty officer was driving in his personal vehicle when a man "pretending to be a police officer" pulled over the real officer's car.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 29, 2018

Video: Virginia Officer Rescues Family, Dog from House Fire

Early Sunday morning, Officer Jacob Moore of the Buena Vista (VA) Police Department ran into the burning home of Thomas and Lovie Atkinson to save them and their dog from the flames.

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