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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 30, 2016

Baltimore's New Use-of-Force Policy Stresses De-Escalation

The Baltimore Police Department plans to implement a new use-of-force policy Friday that emphasizes the "sanctity of life," stresses de-escalation and requires officers to intervene if they see a fellow cop crossing the line.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 30, 2016

Ohio Officer Saved When Attacker’s Gun Misfires

The life of an Akron police officer may have been spared after a robbery suspect's gun misfired in Akron Tuesday morning.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 28, 2016

Officers Request Dismissal of Freddie Gray Charges After Goodson Acquittal

Three of the four Baltimore Police officers still awaiting trial in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray have filed fresh motions asking that their cases be dismissed based on alleged "defects" in the prosecution, according to court records.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 28, 2016

Streamlight Renews C.O.P.S. Support for 17th Year in a Row

Streamlight Inc. has renewed its sponsorship of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.). Streamlight's support helps to underwrite ongoing programs and activities for survivors of fallen officers.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 28, 2016

Houston PD Helicopter Crew Member Takes Down Burglary Suspect During Chase

A chase ended with a Houston police helicopter crew member taking down a burglary suspect in north Houston right after he was run over by a police vehicle.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 28, 2016

Boy, 8, on Life Support After Crash, Police Chase in Georgia

An 8-year-old boy was on life support Tuesday after a crash that involved a stolen car and a police chase, a Fulton County, GA, police spokeswoman said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 28, 2016

Long Beach, CA, K-9 Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting

A police dog died after an officer-involved shooting in Long Beach, CA, Tuesday morning, officials said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 28, 2016

North Carolina Department Has First All-Female Swearing In Ceremony

The swearing in of the first-ever all-women lineup of officers for the Greenville (NC) Police Department on Monday not only made history, it also served as a big step in helping the department meet a national average.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 28, 2016

Kentucky Police Chief Suspended Following DUI Arrest

The Elkhorn City (KY) Police Chief has been suspended without pay following an alleged drunk driving accident.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 28, 2016

Video: Utah's First 'Porn Dog' Sniffs for Digital Child Pornography

On Tuesday, the Weber County (UT) Sheriff's Office introduced URL — pronounced Earl — as the latest addition to their fight against child pornography. URL is the state's first electronic detection K-9.

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