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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 29, 2022

AL Motor Officer Injured in Collision with Police SUV During Pursuit

A Homewood, AL, police officer, who sustained critical injuries when his patrol motorcycle collided with another patrol vehicle during a pursuit Tuesday, is hospitalized and reported to be in stable condition.

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Technologyby Staff WriterJune 29, 2022

Verizon Frontline Debuts Connected Police Cruiser Prototype

The Mobile Utility Technology Transport (MUTT) is a one-of-a-kind, reimagined police cruiser capable of leveraging the network and technology of Verizon Frontline, including Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband (UW), along with additional applications and advanced computing solutions for first responders.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 29, 2022

AZ Deputy Shot and Killed, SWAT Apprehends Suspect

Lopez, according to Rhodes, came into contact with the suspect but it's unclear what happened next. Neighbors called 911 to report an officer in distress and when deputies responded they discovered Lopez unresponsive on the ground.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 28, 2022

AZ Bill Could Prohibit Filming Officers from Less than 8 Feet

House Bill 2319 was initially introduced by State Representative John Kavanagh, a former police officer. He says the bill would protect police officers and those recording.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 28, 2022

Manhunt Under Way for Man Accused of Shooting TN Officer

Police say Edwards fired shots at a Hendersonville police officer’s patrol vehicle, striking the officer. Authorities described the officer’s injury as "non-critical," but did not provide further details.

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Commandby Staff WriterJune 28, 2022

MA Officials ask Federal Court to End Consent Decrees Over Police Hiring

"It is time for the consent decrees to end, at the proposed termination dates, so that all municipalities in Massachusetts may resume hiring entry-level police officers and firefighters in accordance with state law," according to the state's April filing.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 28, 2022

Judge Shoots Down “Bias” Questions on MA Police Certification Questionnaire

The Peace Officer Standards and Training, or POST, Commission, written into law in 2020, has been seeking to have officers fill out this questionnaire to determine if they have “good moral character” as part of its licensing process.

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Patrolby Wayne ParhamJune 28, 2022

Charity Provides Free Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training to Patrol Cops

“A blue belt level of knowledge is a night-and-day difference from someone who has no experience in jiu-jitsu. It's not even a fair fight at that point."

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Technologyby Staff WriterJune 28, 2022

JVCKenwood Announces New Multi-Protocol Mobile Radio

The new NX-1700/1800 radios feature a bright, white back-lit 13 segment, 10-character LCD display, 7-color LED indicator, fully programmable menu and keys, custom emergency profiles, 6W maximum audio output, dual priority scan, and front panel programming.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2022

MA Officer Rescues 5 People from Capsized Boat

As Officer Bodwell piloted the Harbor Patrol boat into the mooring field, he immediately observed an adult male in the water waving an arm for help.

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