Police Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Commandby StaffJanuary 12, 2024

California Agencies Want Legislation to Reduce Court Time for Officers

Redding Police Chief Brian Barner has long thought it was odd that community service officers are allowed to interview witnesses to crimes, but state law prohibits them from testifying about what they were told.

Read More →
Investigationsby StaffJanuary 12, 2024

Federal Grant Helping Idaho Investigators Close Cold Cases

The grant ISP is using is part of the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, a program through the Bureau of Justice Assistance to help transform how law enforcement handles sexual assault cases.

Read More →
Patrolby StaffJanuary 12, 2024

Michigan Deputies Rescue Family from Burning Home

"I sincerely commend the valiant efforts of these deputies in this life-threatening situation," said Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham. "They acted swiftly and selflessly, preventing an even greater tragedy from occurring."

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Special Unitsby StaffJanuary 11, 2024

Vegas-Area SRO Dies After Being Found Unresponsive by Student

A student found the officer around 1 p.m. at Mojave High School. Clark County School Police Officers Association President Matthew Caldwell said.

Read More →
Patrolby StaffJanuary 11, 2024

Michigan Trooper, Prisoner Injured in Crash

"We are very fortunate that the injuries in this crash were not more serious, or even fatal," MSP Lt. Mike Shaw said. "The one message we can take from this crash is to wear your seatbelt when in the car. It will save your life."

Read More →
Patrolby StaffJanuary 11, 2024

Memorial Fund Reports Duty Deaths Down 39% Last Year

The Memorial Fund’s "2023 End-of-Year Preliminary Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report" shows that 136 federal, state, county, municipal, military, tribal, and campus officers died in the line of duty in 2023.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Commandby StaffJanuary 11, 2024

Phoenix Asks DOJ Not to Put Police Department Under Federal Oversight

An attorney for the city sent a letter to the Justice Department on Thursday requesting a "technical assistance letter," saying Phoenix had demonstrated "a powerful commitment to reform, a commitment that warrants a different approach from the DOJ.

Read More →
Commandby StaffJanuary 11, 2024

After Phoenix-Area Sheriff’s Resignation, County Board to Pick Interim Successor

Sheriff Paul Penzone announced that he planned to resign in October and submitted his letter in December

Read More →
Patrolby StaffJanuary 10, 2024

Judge Rules Lawsuit Against Parkland School Deputy Scot Peterson Can Go to Trial

Circuit Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips, in a ruling posted Wednesday, said a jury should decide whether fired Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson displayed a "wanton and willful disregard" for the students' and teachers' safety.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Commandby StaffJanuary 10, 2024

NYPD’s Longest Serving Chief of Department Dies at 73

Esposito's death was announced by Mayor Eric Adams, who took to social media to remember the man he describes as "the definition of public service."

Read More →