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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 13, 2016

Video: Protesters Block Streets After Portland, OR, Council Approves Police Contract

The scene devolved into a lengthy standoff, with dozens of protesters blocking traffic and light-rail trains until an estimated 75 officers in riot gear intervened.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 13, 2016

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with its Run for the Badge, taking place at 9:00 am on October 15, 2016, on-site in Washington, DC, and virtually with participants from across the country.

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Procedures & Policiesby Staff WriterOctober 13, 2016

Nuance Announces New Dragon Law Enforcement Solution

Nuance Communications Inc. today announced Nuance Dragon Law Enforcement – its first professional productivity solution designed specifically for law enforcement professionals. It's made to enable fast, accurate dictation within the RMS and hands-free license plate look-up for safe and efficient reporting.

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Technologyby Staff WriterOctober 13, 2016

FLIR Announces IdentiFinder R100 Personal Radiation Detector with Integrated Bluetooth

FLIR Systems Inc. today announced the IdentiFinder R100 personal radiation detector. The belt-worn R100 integrates networking capabilities to safeguard first responders by delivering immediate radiation threat alarms and providing automatically generated radiation dose rate reports.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 13, 2016

Video: 2 Boston Officers “Extremely Critical” After Firefight at Domestic Call, Suspect Killed

Two Boston police officers were shot and critically wounded in East Boston responding to a fight between roommates last night, leaving both officers in "extremely critical" condition, Police Commissioner William B. Evans said early this morning.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2016

4 Men Arrested in Beating of Alabama Police Supporter

The men, all former Sylacauga High School students, were arrested Tuesday after the Sept. 30 attack against 17-year-old Brian Ogle. Police have said the attack may have been racially motivated. All four suspects are black and the victim is white.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2016

Video: Man Charged with Murder in Killings of Palm Springs Officers

Charges of murder and attempted murder have been filed against the suspect who authorities said shot and killed two Palm Springs police officers and wounded another Saturday.

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Commandby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2016

Federal Report Slams San Francisco PD for Bias

A report released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Justice accuses the San Francisco Police Department of implicit and institutionalized bias against minority groups.

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Procedures & Policiesby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2016

LA Police Commission Approves Reforms Aimed at Reducing Number of Shootings

One of the reforms requires officers to exhaust all non-lethal means before shooting, and practice de-escalation during incidents.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2016

Murder Trial Against NM Officers Ends in Mistrial

The case against two former New Mexico police officers charged in the death of a homeless man ended in a mistrial Tuesday when jurors told the judge they were hopelessly deadlocked on the counts of second-degree murder.

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