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Commandby StaffFebruary 28, 2025

25-Year Veteran of Raleigh Police Promoted to Chief

Rico Boyce started as a patrol officer in Raleigh’s Southeast District and advanced to the rank of deputy chief. He takes over from Chief Estella Patterson, who is retiring March 1 after serving the city for 3 ½ years.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 27, 2025

South Carolina Man’s Nephew Killed by Booby Trap Reportedly Intended for Police

Thomas Summers, Calhoun County’s Sheriff said the man who rigged the trap is incarcerated in Maryland. According to a press release from the Prince George’s County Police in Maryland, the man is a person of interest in a non-deadly triple shooting.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 27, 2025

DC Police Release Video of Man Attempting to Stab Officer in Vehicle, Fatal OIS

The officer retreated to the passenger seat of the vehicle and drew his duty pistol. He also can be heard on the video issuing commands to the suspect to back up. The suspect can be heard on the video ordering the officer to “give me your f-ing gun.”

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 27, 2025

Georgia DA Declines Charges Against Deputy who Fatally Shot Previously Exonerated Man at Traffic Stop

The deputy tried to subdue him with a Taser, but the suspect fought through it and began to physically overwhelm him, dashcam video of the incident shows.

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Point of Lawby StaffFebruary 27, 2025

Justice Department Dismisses DEI Lawsuits Against Police Agencies

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced yesterday that the Justice Department will dismiss lawsuits currently in progress over hiring standards at the Maryland State Police and City of South Bend Police Department.

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Commandby StaffFebruary 27, 2025

NYPD Commissioner Slams State’s Bail Reform Laws That Create “Revolving Door” for Offenders

"New York state law enacted in 2020 rendered our criminal justice system a high-speed revolving door, putting violent offenders back on our streets over and over again," Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Wednesday.

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Special Unitsby StaffFebruary 26, 2025

San Antonio Police Release Video from Shooting That Wounded 7 Officers

Responding officers arrived around 8:30 p.m. and immediately came under fire outside of the subject’s apartment building. One officer was hit and transported to the hospital by a fellow officer.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 26, 2025

Florida Officer and Witness "Intentionally" Run Over and Injured

"The officer experienced extensive injuries in this incident. He has several broken bones and severe road rash and abrasions all over his body. He is in very serious condition at this time," Rod Skirvin, president of the Broward PBA said.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 26, 2025

Ohio Town Orders Review of How Police Responded to Neo-Nazi Demonstration

Evendale police have said no laws were broken and officers were obligated to protect the demonstrators' First Amendment right to free speech.

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Special Unitsby StaffFebruary 26, 2025

Missing Iowa Police Dog Found Dead in Pond

“K9 Officer Monster has served on our department for the past 7 years and has made an impact on every officer, staff members, and the entire community. K9 Monster was a tremendous asset to our department and the community he served,” the chief said.

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