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Special Unitsby Staff WriterJune 17, 2022

FL Inmate Saved Life of Deputy Under Attack

The incident started when Harvey approached Deputy Lillian Jimenez, claiming that Colvin was sick. When Jimenez went to check on Colvin, Harvey snuck up behind her and started choking her with a pillowcase and stabbing her with a shank.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 17, 2022

Widow of El Monte Cop Killer Says She’s Sorry

"I'm so deeply sorry. My condolences for saving me," an emotional Diana Flores said. "I'm so sorry. They didn't deserve that. They were trying to help me."

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterJune 17, 2022

FL Deputies, Civilians Rescue 11 After Boat Capsizes

On Sunday, June 12, at approximately 5:24 p.m. a call came in about several people stranded in water just east of Beer Can Island (Longboat Key) after their boat capsized. The HCSO Aviation Unit first flew over the scene and confirmed a boat was upside down in the water, with several people swimming around it.

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Point of Lawby Staff WriterJune 16, 2022

National Police Association Sues CBP Over Agents Accused of “Whipping” Migrants

The NPA filed the lawsuit after DHS and CBP State failed to reply to a February 22, 2022, FOIA request.

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Commandby Staff WriterJune 16, 2022

Buffalo Area Sheriff Creates Threat Assessment Team in Wake of Active Shooter Attack

Sheriff John Garcia said the multi-agency group will create a website, mobile app and other methods for community members to make anonymous tips.

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Investigationsby Staff WriterJune 16, 2022

DNA Test Reveals Exonerated Man Actually Raped and Murdered Victim

In the New York case, Mr. Hayes pleaded guilty to manslaughter, arson and burglary in 2004. He was sentenced to 15 to 45 years in prison and is eligible for parole in 2025.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 16, 2022

Atlanta to Pay Officers $4,000 Retention Bonus

The $4,000 retention bonus will be paid to APD officers, investigators, sergeants, lieutenants. All APD officers will also receive a 2 percent cost-of-living increase.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 16, 2022

Iowa Deputy Killed in Crash with Farm Combine

Deputy Austin "Melvin" Richardson, 37, was in a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicle when he collided with a southbound combine on U.S. 275 driven by a Missouri man.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 16, 2022

Gascón’s DA Office Gave El Monte Cop Killing Suspect Probation on Gun Charge

Justin Williams Flores is accused of killing El Monte police officers Corporal Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana Monday. Flores was killed when police returned fire.

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Trainingby Wayne ParhamJune 16, 2022

AL Department Uses Grants and Collaboration to Train Officers for Mental Health Calls

“We have to improve the perception of how people see law enforcement as well. I think this is one of the things that helps us do that when we are approaching things differently in the correct way, like this, as opposed to responding or reacting to these calls in a way that is counterproductive to the individual and the family.”

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