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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 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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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 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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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 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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Command•by Staff Writer•April 3, 2017

Arrest Numbers Plummeting Across California

Police recorded the lowest number of arrests in nearly 50 years, according to the California attorney general's office, with about 1.1 million arrests in 2015 compared with 1.5 million in 2006.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•April 3, 2017

TX Man Calls 911 to Lure, Shoot at Deputies, Sheriff Says

According to the Parker County Sheriff's Office, Thomas called the communications center threatening if deputies didn't respond to his location, he would "shoot 'em [sic] all." Officials determined it was a ruse to lure deputies to the residence.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 3, 2017

Russian Metro Bomb Blast Kills at Least 10

At least 10 people were killed in a blast on the St. Petersburg metro Monday, three state-run Russian news agencies said. Authorities say the explosion is a terrorist attack.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 3, 2017

Gunshot Strikes Milwaukee Squad, Officer Hurt by Broken Glass

As two Milwaukee police officers sat in a parked squad, a bullet struck the windshield. They were just one block away from Milwaukee Police District Seven.

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Training•by Staff Writer•April 3, 2017

Boston Mayor Opposes Military Gear for Officers

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh voiced concern last week about issuing military-grade equipment to police, even as he backed war-inspired training for Boston officers.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 3, 2017

CO Department Gifted Over $130,000 in Body Armor

The Pueblo (CO) Police Department is getting $132,000 worth of supplemental body armor thanks to a generous gift from a national foundation.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 3, 2017

Video: TX Deputy Constable Slain in Possible Ambush Shooting at Courthouse

The fatal shooting happened at the back of the courthouse as the deputy constable arrived at work. Investigators said Greenwood was shot in the neck and radioed for help, reportedly saying, "I'm bleeding out."

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