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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 31, 2015

Case Against Baltimore Officers in Freddie Gray Death Heads to Court

A "Security/Media Protocol Order" from the Circuit Court's administrative judge outlined heightened security at the courthouse, specific restrictions on members of the news media and expected courtroom decorum. The Baltimore sheriff's office, meanwhile, plans to ensure order with "an increased presence" of deputies inside and outside Courtroom 234, a windowless space on the second floor of Courthouse East.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 29, 2015

Man Held in Ambush Murder of Texas Deputy

A man "believed to be the alleged gunman" in the killing of a uniformed Houston-area sheriff's deputy was in custody Saturday morning.

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Vehicle Ops•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2015

Angel Armor Receives National Recognition Through NTOA

Angel Armor LLC has announced that Angel Armor Ballistic Door Panels have received the highly respected National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Member Tested and Recommended status.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2015

No Retrial of North Carolina Officer in Manslaughter Shooting Case

The North Carolina Attorney General's Office will not retry a Charlotte police officer whose voluntary manslaughter trial in the death of a man ended with a hung jury last week.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2015

Video: Officer Assaulted with Chain Shoots, Kills Suspect

The female Oakland, Calif., officer, who was hit in the face and the head, was taken to the hospital in serious condition suffering from a head injury. She was alone at the time and she discharged her weapon after she was attacked.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2015

Son of Slain U.S. Marshal Born in Louisiana

U.S. Marshal Josie Wells' widow has given birth to a healthy baby boy in Louisiana who bears his father's name.

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Command•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2015

Milwaukee Police Need More Help From Federal Prosecutors, Chief Says

With Milwaukee experiencing a surge in homicides this year, Police Chief Edward Flynn called for more collaboration between local police and federal prosecutors.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 27, 2015

Burglary of Armored Car Company Foiled by Alert Officer

A group of sophisticated burglars penetrated a vault at an armored car company on Long Island and nearly made off with $1.8 million, but their escape was foiled by an alert policeman on patrol near the remote office park.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 27, 2015

Video: Denver Officer's Pic with Bear Cub Goes Viral

Denver Police snapped a picture of Officer Swanson and posted it on Twitter with the caption, "There's nothing like a bear hug to kick off a Tuesday!"

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 27, 2015

NYPD Announces New Unit to Patrol Times Square

NYPD has announced a new unit dedicated to patrolling Times Square following weeks of complaints about the panhandling tactics of costumed characters such as Elmo and Batman and topless women covered in body paint.

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