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Patrolby Staff WriterApril 5, 2017

Video: New AZ Sheriff to Close Arpaio's Tent City Jail

New Maricopa County (AZ) Sheriff Paul Penzone announced Tuesday that he and his office will close the controversial Tent City detention facility.

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Technologyby Staff WriterApril 5, 2017

TASER Announces Program to Offer Free Body Cameras to Law Enforcement, Company Name Change

Starting today, Axon's Community One program will provide a free body camera and Evidence.com evidence management software to every American officer for one year, says company president Luke Larson. "We believe so confidently in our solution that we want to get this technology out to every officer," he says.

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Commandby Staff WriterApril 4, 2017

Chicago to Move Forward with “Police Reform” Despite Sessions’ Review

Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Monday said his administration would move forward with changes to the Chicago Police Department after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions ordered a review of federal agreements that have bound other cities’ departments to reforms.

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Procedures & Policiesby Staff WriterApril 4, 2017

Sessions Orders Review of All Police Reform Agreements

Attorney General Jeff Sessions ordered a review Monday of all police reform agreements and investigations initiated by the Justice Department, part of an effort to cut back on federal oversight of local law enforcement.

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Patrolby Staff WriterApril 4, 2017

Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing NYPD Officer

Tyrone Howard, the man convicted of murder for shooting NYPD Officer Randolph Holder during a 2015 chase, was sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday in a Manhattan courtroom filled with a sea of blue uniforms.

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Patrolby Staff WriterApril 4, 2017

Slain TX Constable Told Officials He Felt Threatened

A Texas law enforcement officer murdered Monday in an apparent ambush told county officials last week he felt threatened by a man he'd once targeted in a corruption investigation.

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Patrolby Staff WriterApril 4, 2017

Video: Congressman Defends Border Patrol’s Use of Deadly Force Against Rock Throwers

U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) has posted a video on his Facebook page defending the right of Border Patrol agents to respond with deadly force against people throwing rocks at them.

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Patrolby Staff WriterApril 3, 2017

Record 7 L.A. County Female Police Chiefs Bring Different Skills, Perspectives to Law Enforcement

There are currently seven female police chiefs in Los Angeles County, an all-time high. Several of the chiefs gathered recently at USC's Sol Price School of Public Policy in Los Angeles for a panel discussion to share their differing perspectives on their roles.

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Patrolby Staff WriterApril 3, 2017

Video: CA Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man Demanding Coffee, Donuts

An armed suspect demanding coffee and donuts at an El Monte, CA, business was shot and wounded by police after raising his knife at officers.

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Patrolby Staff WriterApril 3, 2017

Philly Police Officer Remains Undefeated as Pro Fighter

His day job as a Philadelphia police officer is full of risks and challenges, but it's Manny Folly's night gig as a professional fighter that receives the attention.

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