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Supreme Court Sides With Police in Confrontations With Mentally Disabled

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that police cannot be sued for using force against people with mental disabilities when their constitutional right to privacy is not clear.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterMay 19, 2015

Manhunt Underway After Mississippi Deputy Beaten and Cut

A multi-agency manhunt is under way after a deputy was beaten and cut during a traffic stop in Pearlington, Miss., on Monday evening, Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterMay 19, 2015

Arsonist Targets New Jersey Police Station

The alleged arsonist didn’t succeed in his or her attempt to burn down the Tewksbury Township (N.J.) Police Department.

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Patrolby Staff WriterMay 19, 2015

Obama Signs 'Blue Alert' Law to Protect Police

President Obama has signed into law a measure that will require instant nationwide "Blue Alerts" to warn about threats to police officers and help track down the suspects who carry them out.

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Investigationsby Staff WriterMay 18, 2015

SceneDoc Announces Major Upgrade to Its Mobile Evidence Collection

SceneDoc 3.0 new features include more powerful multimedia/video/audio capabilities, multi-factor authentication for signing in, CJIS-capability, a home screen for quick launching modules, as well as allowing multiple users for one device. The platform’s data synchronization system now automatically syncs with the cloud so command/supervisors can get case updates as it happens.

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Patrolby Staff WriterMay 18, 2015

Officer Who Shot Tony Robinson Wants to Return to Madison PD Duty After Being Cleared by DA

The officer remains on paid leave, pending an internal investigation to see if he violated MPD policies during the incident. That review could still subject him to department sanctions or firing. It has not been completed, officials said, but its results are expected soon.

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Patrolby Staff WriterMay 18, 2015

Houston Officer Struck, Killed During Vehicle Pursuit while Laying Spike Strips

McClelland said gunshots were fired during the chase. He said the suspect climbed out of the U-Haul vehicle and carjacked the driver of a mini-van. He pushed the driver out of the van and continued to lead officers on the chase along Kirkwood.

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Patrolby Staff WriterMay 18, 2015

Mississippi Officer Shot, Wounded at Convenience Store

Officers were clearing the lot when shots were fired, Green said. Store co-owner Desmond Brown said the gunshots were fired, and police fired back.

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Patrolby Staff WriterMay 18, 2015

Michigan Sergeant's Off-Duty Death a Mystery

On Sunday May 11, a Dearborn Heights, Mich., police sergeant was seen barbecuing with his close friend and neighbor. Six days later, the two men were found dead together in a garage with no obvious signs of foul play.

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Patrolby Staff WriterMay 18, 2015

Video: Florida Officer Wounded Investigating Shooting, Suspect Killed

According to police, it all started around 6 p.m. in the Coffee Pot Bayou Area. They were responding to a reported shooting with one victim transported to Bayfront Hospital.

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