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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 27, 2016

Video: Fallen Phoenix Officer Remembered as "Larger than Life"

A Phoenix police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty was remembered Thursday as a devoted family man whose imposing build was only overshadowed by his propensity to help others.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 27, 2016

Video: Florida Trooper Climbs on Hood of Car, Shoots Suspect

Surveillance footage from nearby showed part of the confrontation. It shows the trooper pull up next to a car and climb on the hood while the car goes in reverse.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 27, 2016

Officials Say Officer Shortage May be Causing Spike in Las Vegas Crime

The local sheriff, police union officials and district attorney have various theories about what's behind the body count: 64 homicides by the end of April, compared with 29 killings after the first four months of 2015; 75 slayings as of Wednesday, compared with 45 by the same date last year.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 27, 2016

Video: New Jersey Officer Struck by Tree While Clearing Branch from Road

A New Jersey police officer who responded to a call of a large branch blocking part of the road ended up being struck by a falling tree in Ringwood Friday morning.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•May 26, 2016

First Tactical Debuts Recoil Range Bag

First Tactical's Recoil Range Bag was created to carry pistols and ammunition safely and securely. Designed with tough 600-denier polyester and closed foam padding to keep your reserve organized while on the go.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 26, 2016

2 Officers Trapped in Kentucky Cave by Flood Waters Rescued

The two officers were attempting to rescue the trapped cavers when they became trapped as well.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 26, 2016

Hundreds Pay Respects to Fallen Massachusetts Officer

There was a showing of officers from as far away as New York City, as hundreds of police officers attended the wake of Auburn, MA, police Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr., who was fatally shot during a traffic stop.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 26, 2016

NYPD Commissioner Says Police Plagued by People Filming Arrests

The United States is suffering from an "epidemic" of people recording law enforcement officers making arrests, NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton said Wednesday.

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Vehicle Ops•by Staff Writer•May 26, 2016

Ohio Department May Drop Use of Helicopter

The Toledo (OH) Police Department is considering "getting out of the helicopter business" if it can't find grant money to cover the cost of an upcoming mandatory factory overhaul of its helicopter, Chief George Kral said.

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Point of Law•by Staff Writer•May 26, 2016

Bill to Enhance Retirement Benefits for Federal LEOs Introduced

According to the senators, certain federal law enforcement officers are not eligible for enhanced benefits even though they perform the same tasks as other law enforcement officers – an imbalance the legislation is designed to rectify.

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