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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2017

House Passes 2 Strict Immigration Bills

The House on Thursday voted to crack down on undocumented immigrants and "sanctuary cities" that shelter them, approving two bills President Trump has championed but that are certain to meet resistance in the Senate.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2017

1 Dead, 6 Hurt in NYC Hospital Shooting

The gunfire broke out at 2:50 p.m. inside the Bronx Lebanon Hospital, drawing police cars and firetrucks to the scene and sending officers onto the roof with their guns drawn as people inside the building were told to hide.

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Investigations•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2017

Nominations for Vigilant Solutions’ Best in Force Award Now Open

Vigilant Solutions is now accepting nominations for the Best in Force award, an annual award recognizing law enforcement's innovative use of license plate recognition (LPR) and/or facial recognition (FR) technology.

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Point of Law•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2017

Federal Judge Blocks CA Law Requiring Disposal of Large-Capacity Magazines

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking a law that requires Californians to dispose of large-capacity ammunition magazines by Saturday or face fines and possible jail time.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2017

As Crime Dries Up, Japan’s Police Hunt for Things to Do

As the police run out of things to do, they are becoming more inventive about what constitutes a crime, says Kanako Takayama of Kyoto University.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2017

Jury Recommends Life Sentence in OH SWAT Officer's Slaying

A jury has recommended life in prison without parole for a man convicted of fatally shooting an Ohio SWAT officer during a standoff last year.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2017

Man Accused of Killing VA Officer Faces Capital Murder Charge

Ball is accused of shooting 45-year-old Special Agent Michael Walter while the officer was patrolling in a Richmond public housing complex.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2017

Video: San Antonio Officer Shot in Head Has Died

The San Antonio (TX) Police Department officer who was shot in the head Thursday afternoon during a pedestrian stop has died.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 30, 2017

Video: Police Told to Leave Protective Gear Behind Before Dallas Sniper Attack

The officers assigned to the rally in downtown Dallas last July – where five officers were killed and nine wounded – were told not to wear certain heavy protective gear because it would make them look too "militaristic."

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 29, 2017

2 San Antonio Officers Shot, Critically Wounded During Pedestrian Stop

San Antonio Police Department Chief William McManus says two officers were shot during a patrol stop North of Downtown Thursday afternoon. Both officers are reportedly in very critical condition.

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