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Point of Law•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2022

Mother of Girl Killed in Uvalde School Shooting Sues Police, District, and Gun Maker

The suit accuses various law enforcement officers of failing “to follow active shooter protocols.” It argues that their decision to treat the active shooter as a “barricaded subject” inside the two classrooms had violated the victims’ constitutional rights.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2022

Video Shows FL Officer Saving Woman from Sinking Car

Upon arrival he sprints to the water, asks another officer for a baton, then quickly jumps in the water. He repeatedly struck the driver’s side window until it smashed, then pulled the woman out as water rushed in.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2022

San Francisco Police Can Now Use Robots for Potentially Deadly Force

In a statement, the department said in part, "While an explosive charge may be considered an intermediate force option, it could potentially cause injury or be lethal. Robots equipped in this manner would only be used in extreme circumstances to save or prevent further loss of innocent lives."

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2022

MN Deputies Aid in Rescue of Estimated 200 Ice Fishermen

Ice had broken free from the main shoreline and stranded a large number of people. When the sheriff’s deputies and other first responders arrived, they found the ice had drifted and left a gap of open water estimated to be 30 yards across at points.

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Command•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2022

NJ Chief Sworn In by US Supreme Court Justice Alito

“I’m honored and humbled to be sworn in as chief in such an iconic building, and to have a Supreme Court justice representing the highest court in the land swear me in,” Chief James A. Sarkos, 46, said in his speech during the Nov. 17 event.

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Investigations•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2022

Underwater Metal Detector Locates Discarded Weapon in Chilean Wetlands

The team uses various types of equipment to locate missing evidence, particularly the Pulse 8X underwater metal detector when suspected dumped evidence is in local waterways. Arriving on the scene with the Pulse 8X, the team was able to locate and identify a long weapon that was submerged with its ammunition still loaded.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 29, 2022

Widow of Slain CA Officer Files Claim Against District Attorney

"For reasons currently unknown and with overwhelming indifference, Justin Flores was allowed to continue his rampage of criminal violence against the unsuspecting people, including two dedicated police officers," says Mark Peacock, Janine Paredes' attorney.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 29, 2022

CO Officer Shot by Handcuffed, Detained Suspect

"As they were removing him from the vehicle, he was somehow able to access another weapon and fire at least one round, striking one of the officers in the neck," said Chief Ron Thomas.

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Patrol•by Wayne Parham•November 29, 2022

BWC Video Shows OK Officers Being Ambushed While Clearing Trailer

"When the mattress was lifted officers saw suspect Johnson hiding in the storage area armed with a pistol. He aimed the pistol at the officers, which resulted in an exchange of gunfire,” says Capt. Valerie Littlejohn.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 28, 2022

New FL Law Allows Police to Arrest Street Racers for Misdemeanors Based on Video

Part of the new law adds street racing and street shows to a list of exceptions for misdemeanors where the police don’t have to physically see the incident take place. That means just seeing a video showing one of those incidents allows law enforcement officers to track down those involved based on the vehicles, license plates or people filmed.

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