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Patrolby Wayne ParhamMarch 21, 2025

MA Police Save Man from Water Using Rescue Device Named After Fallen Officer

Worchester Officer Enmanuel Familia lost his life trying to rescue a teen from drowning in 2021, and his family started a foundation to provide rescue floatation devices to officers. One of those, a Manny Tube, was used by police this week in Shrewsbury.

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Patrolby StaffMarch 20, 2025

Alabama Bill Could Allow Prosecution of People who Swear at Officers, Interfere at Scenes

Those in violation of the law would be charged with a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $6,000 fine.

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Patrolby StaffMarch 20, 2025

Philadelphia Officer Shot After Gun Grab Attack, Saved by Vest

After getting out of the vehicle at the hospital, the suspect turned and attacked the officers, and soon the officers were down on the ground with the man.

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Patrolby StaffMarch 20, 2025

California Deputy Stabbed while Working Homeless Outreach

Backup deputies responded and provided aid to the deputy, who was transported to the hospital and "sustained a non-life-threatening laceration to her neck."

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Commandby StaffMarch 19, 2025

Colorado Sheriff Running for Governor

"Rural Colorado comprises 75% of our state and provides considerable economic benefit from the creation of agriculture, ranching and minerals but is virtually ignored when it comes to state resources," Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell said.

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Patrolby StaffMarch 19, 2025

Minnesota DPS Wants Tools for Detecting Drug-Impaired Drivers

Hundreds of voluntary tests taken over the course of 2024 yielded 87% positive results, the Department of Public Safety said. The tests come in the form of mouth swabs — and test for a half dozen drugs.

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Patrolby StaffMarch 19, 2025

Georgia Agency Releases Video of Apparent Suicide-by-Cop Shooting, Suspect Critically Wounded

The Richmond County Sheriff's deputy used his vehicle’s PA system to issue commands, asking the suspect to raise his hands. As the deputy exited his vehicle, he ordered the man multiple times to drop the weapon.

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Patrolby StaffMarch 19, 2025

Illinois Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Chainsaw-Wielding Man

The suspect ignored the order...and fired up the chainsaw. The officer deployed his TASER, knocking down the suspect. But before he could be taken into custody, he got back up, grabbed the running chainsaw, and ran toward the officer.

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Patrolby StaffMarch 19, 2025

Slain Detective's Family Outraged After Colorado Cop Killer Applies for Early Release Program

Raul Gomez-Garcia was 19 years old when he was convicted of killing Denver Police Detective Donald "Donnie" Young II on May 8, 2005. He was also convicted of seriously wounding Young's partner, Detective Jack Bishop.

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Patrolby StaffMarch 18, 2025

2 Men Charged Over Crash That Critically Injured St. Louis Officer

The injured officer fired what Chief Robert Tracy called “safety shots” to alert nearby officers to his presence. Other officers responded and immediately began to administer first aid to their injured colleague and the suspect.

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