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Investigationsby StaffJuly 13, 2023

Homicides are Spiking in Cleveland as City Faces Shortage of Detectives

“It becomes a challenge when specialized units like homicide, sex crimes and domestic violence are not properly staffed,” said Michael Polensek, the chairman of Cleveland City Council’s Public Safety Committee.

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Commandby StaffJuly 12, 2023

Baton Rouge Chief Announces Resignation

Murphy Paul will remain in his role as Chief of Police until Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome appoints a new chief by November 2023.

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Patrolby StaffJuly 12, 2023

Guest Editorial: FirstNet Is Delivering for Public Safety

As FirstNet continues to evolve, the legislative and regulatory oversight required by federal law has continued. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recent renewal of FirstNet’s Band 14 spectrum license is a milestone.

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Patrolby StaffJuly 12, 2023

Rapper 50 Cent Says Los Angeles Finished Because of Zero Bail

“LA is finished watch how bad it gets out there,” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram while sharing a clip from one of FOX 11’s evening newscasts. “SMH.”

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Patrolby StaffJuly 12, 2023

Inmate Strangled Indiana Deputy with Handcuff Chain During Escape Attempt

Marion County, IN, Sheriff's Deputy John Durm's death was ruled a homicide on Tuesday by the Marion County Coroner's Office, which noted that he died from ligature strangulation

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Patrolby StaffJuly 12, 2023

Denver Officer Struck by Firetruck in NBA Victory Parade has Leg Amputated

Sgt. Justin Dodge was in front of a fire truck carrying Denver Nuggets players during the June 15 parade, trying to protect paradegoers who had moved onto the street, when the truck rolled over his left leg.

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Commandby StaffJuly 12, 2023

Researchers Dispute DOJ Findings of Racial Bias by Minneapolis PD

“We read the report with keen interest, knowing how challenging it is to demonstrate discrimination, especially with non-experimental data. The report contains glaring oversights that overturn its conclusions,” the two professors wrote.

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Patrolby StaffJuly 11, 2023

NC Deputies Rescue Missing FL Teen at Traffic Stop

Deputies with the Nash County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alejandro Hernandez Vazquez, 40, after realizing his 16-year-old female passenger had been reported missing by Florida's Coral Springs Police Department only five hours earlier.

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Patrolby StaffJuly 11, 2023

Murder Suspect Kills IN Deputy During Escape Attempt

John Durm, a Marion County deputy for 38 years, died at a local hospital shortly after the attack occurred.

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Patrolby StaffJuly 11, 2023

Duty Deaths Down 66% from Last Year

Twenty-five officers were shot and killed during the first six months of the year, compared to 33 during the same period in 2022, a 24% decrease year over year.

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