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Patrolby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2023

Chicago Officer Shot and Killed by Domestic Suspect

Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso, 32, was killed in an exchange of fire as he and another officer pursued the suspect on foot. CPD Superintendent David Brown said at a press conference that the suspect turned and fired at the fallen officer.

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Commandby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2023

Chicago Police Superintendent Announces Resignation

Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown is resigning effective March 16, Lightfoot said in a statement. He turns 63 in October of this year – the mandatory retirement age for Chicago police officers.

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Commandby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2023

FL Sheriff Calls Anti-Semitic Group "Scumbags,” Says He's Honored to be On Their Hit List

"These scumbags came to the wrong county," Volusia County Sheriff, Mike Chitwood, said. "You came to the wrong county. I stand with my Jewish friends, and I’m honored to be on your hit list. It’s an honor to be sought after by a bunch of punk thugs like you."

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2023

U.S. Marshals Service Hit by Ransomware Attack, Security Breach

"The affected system contains law enforcement sensitive information, including returns from legal process, administrative information and personally identifiable information pertaining to subjects of USMS investigations, third parties and certain USMS employees," USMS spokesman Drew J. Wade announced in a statement.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2023

GA Troopers Shoot Stolen Cement Truck to End 5 County Chase

According to GSP, troopers got involved in the chase shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. Officials say attempts were made to use spike strips to stop the truck, but they were unsuccessful.

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Weaponsby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2023

High Speed Gear Releases Holsters and Mag Pouches for FN 509 Pistol

High Speed Gear has created a variety of holsters to support FN’s 509 pistols, including the 509 tactical, 509 compact, 509 MRD. In addition the company is producing pouches for FN 509 magazines in 10-round, 12-round, 15-round, 17-round, and 24-round sizes.

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Commandby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2023

KY State Police Welcome Largest Cadet Class in Years

State police said a $15,000 salary increase for state police’s sworn personnel had helped increase the number of officers in the agency. Kentucky now has 899 state troopers, which is an increase of about 22% compared to their staffing level in November 2021.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2023

DA Drops Most Serious Charge Against Officer Accused of Leaving Suspect in SUV on Train Tracks

She suffered head injuries, broken ribs, a broken arm and a broken sternum when the train crashed into the police vehicle. She spent 12 days in a hospital recovering from her injuries.

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Commandby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2023

Chicago Losing Officers to Florida Agencies

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was doing some of the recruitment himself on Monday. DeSantis spoke at an invitation-only event at an Elmhurst banquet hall - encouraging Chicago Police officers to leave Illinois and come work at departments in Florida.

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Technologyby Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2023

Magnet Forensics Brings Together Leading Digital Forensics and Incident Response Experts for Virtual Summit

The Magnet Virtual Summit is a free global event that brings together leading digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) experts to share their latest research and help develop the next generation of talent.

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