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Special Unitsby Wayne ParhamSeptember 26, 2022

NY Sheriffs to Race at Watkins Glen in Sheriffs’ Showdown 2

“We can't race by the rules of the racetrack. We can't race head-to-head so there's not a start and finish. So, we are racing eight laps and we're looking for the closest to the adjusted track speed for that car you're driving,” explains Sheriff Todd Baxter.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 26, 2022

Shots Fired into Boston Detective’s Unmarked Car

The detective was in plain clothes and in an unmarked car when the gunman approached and started shooting. The officer did not fire back, but his car was hit twice.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 26, 2022

SC Deputy Wounded Extinguishing Fire at Domestic Call

“It appears that our deputies acted appropriately and I commend them on their quick actions in defense of themselves and others,” says Sheriff Anthony Dennis.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 26, 2022

SC Officer Dies After Medical Emergency in Training

Master Police Officer Tyrell Owens Riley became ill during the physical fitness training portion of the assessment and was transported by EMS to Providence Hospital, where he suffered cardiac arrest and could not be revived.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 26, 2022

OK Motorcycle Officer Struck by Fleeing Vehicle

The suspect’s vehicle struck both Wells and his motorcycle, police say.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2022

WA Trooper Shot in Face, Vehicle Rammed

After his patrol car was rammed, he was then shot in the face by a suspect, deputies said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2022

FL Deputy Fatally Struck by Construction Equipment

The sheriff said Deputy Michael Hartwick had blocked two inside southbound lanes of the highway and was standing on the shoulder when he was struck by the front-loader, which was traveling about 20 mph.

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Commandby Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2022

Philadelphia Police Assigned Crimes from Unknown Locations to Disney World

More than 5,000 crimes—including 16 arsons, 50 homicides, and 298 auto thefts—were plotted to Disney World.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2022

Point Blank to Showcase New Tactical Modular Armor at NTOA 2022

The new Origin modular vest platform allows operators to quickly configure the platform from a low-vis concealment vest, up to a full coverage tactical vest and several iterations in between. SWAT team commanders, now have the ability to provide their team members with one, base platform that can be employed in wide variety of different configurations.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2022

Police in NC Tourist Town Coping with 34% Increase in Violent Crime

Chief David Zack says his department is down more than 100 sworn officers since May 2020, and that they are struggling to maintain visibility while "operating at almost 42% down every single day."

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