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Procedures & Policiesby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2022

National LE Museum Hosting 14th Amendment Virtual Program Thursday

The 14th amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1868, passed in the wake of the US Civil War and says that no State can “… deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2022

NC Deputy Shot During Traffic Stop

Deputy Dijon Whyms suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to the sheriff. Whyms is recovering after a successful surgery

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2022

California Officer Killed in Offshore Helicopter Crash

Officer Nicholas Vella, 44, was killed in the crash. The second officer, who has not been identified by authorities, was released from the hospital Sunday.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2022

Utah Trooper Uses Patrol Vehicle to Stop Wrong-Way Driver

Trooper Devin Henson located the vehicle. The SUV attempted to swerve around Henson's patrol car. "The front of the trooper’s car made contact with the driver’s side of the SUV where it was stopped in the HOV and #1 lane," DPS said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2022

Former MN Officer Sentenced to 2 Years in Daunte Wright Death

“Retribution, or serving time as a way for a convicted person to pay for the harm inflicted on a victim, is the sole purpose that applies in this case,” Chu said. “In this case a young man was killed because Officer Potter was reckless. There rightfully should be some accountability.”

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2022

NY Trooper Alleges Sexual Harassment in Federal Lawsuit Against Cuomo, State Police

The trooper alleged Cuomo subjected her to sexual remarks and on occasion ran his hand or fingers across her stomach and her back.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2022

TX Man to Serve 40 Years for Dragging Officer

He then attempted to drive away in his vehicle. An officer attempted to stop the subject by reaching into the driver's side of the car but was dragged for a distance and his leg was run over.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2022

Phoenix Police Release Body Cam Video of Officer Ambushed

The suspect is shown standing in an open doorway, with the right side of his body facing outward. As the officer approaches, the suspect turns quickly revealing he is holding a handgun in his left hand and immediately fires multiple shots at the officer.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 17, 2022

FL Officer's Conviction in Shooting of Unarmed Therapist Overturned

At the 2019 trial, Officer Aledda testified that witnesses had called to report a man with a gun and that he believed Kinsey was being held hostage. The jury acquitted him of two felony counts of attempted manslaughter but convicted him on the misdemeanor.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 17, 2022

PA Officer Shot, Saved by Body Armor

According to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Megan Ammerman, an officer was serving a warrant when the subject of the warrant opened fire.

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