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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2016

Florida Man Faces Charges of Trying to Burn Deputy's Home

Following what he said was an attempt by a local man to burn a deputy's residence, Pasco County (FL) Sheriff Chris Nocco issued a warning to anyone who would attack his employees at their home: "If you try to break into our houses we will use any force necessary to stop you and drop you in your tracks."

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2016

Oregon House Votes to Shield State Officer That Killed Wildlife Refuge Standoff Spokesman

The Oregon House passed a bill last week to shield the identity of the officer who killed Malheur National Wildlife Refuge standoff spokesman Robert "LaVoy" Finicum.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2016

Man Arrested and Questioned After Deadly Trooper Ambush Sues Pennsylvania State Police

A man who was arrested then questioned about a deadly ambush at a Pennsylvania State Police barracks has sued claiming he was traumatized by overzealous troopers who detained him based on mere speculation.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2016

Proposed South Carolina Law Would Require Agencies to Have Policy for Officer-Involved Deaths

South Carolina state senators gave unanimous key approval Thursday for a bill that would require all law enforcement agencies in the state to have a written policy on how to handle officer-involved deaths.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2016

Video: Doctor Who Tried to Save Murdered Georgia Officer Upset by Lack of Community Outcry

Dr. Barry Zisholtz with Southern Regional Medical Center said the hospital's staff did everything it could to try to save Riverdale police Maj. Greg Barney's life when he arrived in the emergency room.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2016

Maryland Appeals Court Halts Officer Trials in Freddie Gray Case Pending Review

In a rare move, Maryland's highest court agreed Thursday to halt trial proceedings against the Baltimore police officers charged in the Freddie Gray case, taking up competing appeals on whether Officer William G. Porter can be compelled to testify against his five fellow defendants.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2016

San Francisco PD Being Trained to Fire Twice and Assess During Shootings

New pistol training guidelines require police recruits to hear the command "threat" before they fire at targets, to shoot only two rounds at a time, and to stop and reassess threats after every two shots.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2016

Wiley X Adds New Tactical Model to Changeable Series Eyewear Line

Wiley X, Inc. has announced a new member of its popular Changeable Series eyewear family—the new-for-2016 WX Rogue. This new model has been designed to deliver clear vision, comfortable wear, and protection that makes it well suited for tactical wearers.

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Investigationsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2016

Pennsylvania Detective Investigating Woman's Death Is Shot; Man Captured After Standoff

The case of a woman found dead Sunday in an east Allentown, PA, recycling bin took on a new level of mystery Tuesday night when a city detective investigating her shooting was himself shot.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2016

Off-Duty Officer Saved from Heroin Overdose by Fellow Officer

An off-duty Buffalo, NY, police officer overdosed on heroin last week, but was revived when an on-duty city police officer responded to a South Buffalo residence and administered at least two doses of the opiate antidote Narcan.

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