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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 28, 2018

Video: Louisiana Chief Stabbed in Face, Critically Injured

Evangeline Parish Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man in connection with the Tuesday night stabbing of a Louisiana police chief who was critically injured.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 28, 2018

Orange County Votes to Join Feds to Oppose California's 'Sanctuary' Law

The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday in a closed-door session to join the federal government in a lawsuit against California over the state "sanctuary" law that went into effect in January.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•March 28, 2018

Cyberattack Hobbles Atlanta, Affects Police Operations

Because of a ransomware attack, the Atlanta Municipal Court has been unable to validate warrants. Police officers have been writing reports by hand. The city has stopped taking employment applications.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 28, 2018

Video: Department Hires First Deaf Female Officer in Texas

Trevino says she is fluent in four sign languages and can communicate in ways most officers can't when someone is in distress or needs help.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 28, 2018

Jury Awards Massachusetts Officer Over $2 Million in Discrimination Lawsuit

A Suffolk County, MA, jury has awarded more than $2 million to a veteran female police officer in Winthrop, finding that the town sexually discriminated and retaliated against her, according to court records.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 28, 2018

Video: Utah Trooper Hit by Skidding Car, Launched into Air

On Sunday, Sgt. Cade Brenchley became the 11th state trooper to be hit by a car in 2018, while a total of 10 troopers were hit in all of 2017, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 28, 2018

Video: Black CHP Sergeant Berated as "Uncle Tom" During Sacramento Protest

CHP Sgt. Ron Wade, 45, was the lone African American in a group of roughly 30 officers lined up in formation on I Street near the onramp to northbound lanes of Interstate 5.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 27, 2018

$100 Million WI School Safety Plan to Address 'Any Threat,' Governor Says

A $100 million plan to improve school safety in Wisconsin is "critically important for students," Gov. Scott Walker said Monday after he signed the bill into law in front of fourth-graders at Victor Haen Elementary School.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 27, 2018

Alaska Trooper Seriously Injured, 1 Man Dead After Altercation

According to a trooper dispatch, the responding trooper was incapacitated after Yakunin attacked him and additional troopers were dispatched for backup.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•March 27, 2018

Bill to Require Background Checks for Ammo Purchases Introduced in Congress

If the bill passes, the law would use the FBI’s Instant Background Check System, which is the same one used for firearms purchases.

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