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Command•by Staff Writer•February 10, 2022

NC Sheriff's Agency Offers to Arrest "Your Ex" for Valentine's Day

Robeson County SO says the Valentine's weekend special "offers a set of limited-edition platinum bracelets, free face mask, free hand sanitizer, along with free transportation provided by a state-certified chauffeur..."

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Technology•by Staff Writer•February 10, 2022

Panasonic i-PRO and Vaxtor Join Forces to Deliver ALPR Apps on AI-Capable Cameras

Vaxtor also plans to integrate its other object character recognition (OCR) applications, including its generic OCR reader VaxOCR Genesis, for use on i-PRO cameras. This user-programmable, multi-functional OCR will open a whole new range of uses beyond security, including stock auditing, asset tracking and logistics, and for any automation processes that include tracking of numeric codes.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 10, 2022

PPE Company Acquires First Responder Apparel Brand Elbeco

Lion's acquisition of the Elbeco brand will allow Lion to offer an expanded uniform product portfolio, providing greater value to customers and enhancing the readiness of first responders on a global scale.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 9, 2022

Houston PD's Pursuit Policy Debated After Fatal Crash

“As bad as the officers feel about something like this, it goes down to one person, and it’s that felon who fled in a motor vehicle and ended up taking somebody’s life,” said Ray Hunt, executive director for the Houston Police Officer’s Union.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 9, 2022

Portland Police Union Contract Includes Retention Bonuses

The agreement, which was released Tuesday, comes after more than a year of negotiations and is still pending final approval from each side. It covers officer salaries, bonuses for employee retention and a compromise on expanding Portland Street Response. It also includes the police bureau’s discipline guide as well as references to a new community oversight board.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 9, 2022

CA Hospital Patient Steals One Patrol Unit, Rams a Second

An officer spotted him nearby and jumped out of his patrol SUV to give chase on foot. However, the suspect returned and stole the patrol car.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 9, 2022

SC Officer Charged with Voluntary Manslaughter in Shooting of Motorist

“Langley, un-armed, attempted to exit the vehicle through the front passenger door. In a statement to agents, Dollar claimed she was in fear for her safety and due to that fear, discharged her department-issued firearm once, striking Langley in the chest,” the arrest warrant stated.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 9, 2022

AZ Police Shoot and Kill Man Armed with Replica Handgun

Police said the man then pointed what was believed to be a handgun into the air before lowering it toward officers. Two officers fired their duty weapons and struck the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 9, 2022

Miami Officer Recovering from Brain Surgery After Skull Fractured in Assault

“It was very traumatic for him, one of our brothers getting hurt, very traumatic, especially hearing he was rushed in for brain surgery,” Miami police Sergeant Tommy Reyes, president of the Miami Fraternal Order of Police, said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 9, 2022

TN Jail Escapees Confirmed Dead After NC Pursuit

The Onslow County (NC) Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery at the Speedway Convenience store in Sneads Ferry around 4:30 am Saturday. The clerk at the store reported that two males entered the store and robbed the clerk at gunpoint. The suspects tied the clerk up and left after stealing money from the register and safe. The suspects then fled the scene in the clerk’s car.

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