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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2021

WA Officer Ambushed at Traffic Light, Not Injured

Around 3:15 p.m. Sept. 3, an officer was stopped at a traffic light on Pacific Highway South while driving a marked police SUV when a vehicle pulled up alongside the officer, according to Cmdr. Kurt Schwan of Federal Way Police.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2021

Ohio Auxiliary Officers Shot While Driving Home from Shift

Mizen was wounded in the finger while Mott was struck on the forehead. Both officers were taken to Mercy Hospital where they were treated for their injuries and then released.

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Point of Lawby Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2021

Family of Slain FL Officer Sues His Accused Killer

The family of Daytona Beach, FL, police officer Jason Raynor who died August 17 after being shot in the head in June is suing the man accused of killing him.

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Procedures & Policiesby Staff WriterSeptember 3, 2021

OR Trooper On Leave After Posting Video in Opposition to State's Vaccine Mandate

“I have personal and religious reasons as to why I will not take the vaccine, but also the freedom not to,” said the trooper, who Portland attorney Dan Thenell confirmed to NewsChannel 21 is Zachary Kowing, 29, an eight-year OSP trooper assigned to the Bend office.

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Commandby Staff WriterSeptember 3, 2021

WA Sheriff Pulls SROs from Schools Over Vaccine Mandate

Sheriff Brian Burnett said he believes Gov. Jay Inslee's mandate requiring school employees and on-site contractors and volunteers to receive a COVID-19 vaccination infringes on his deputies' rights.

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Point of Lawby Staff WriterSeptember 3, 2021

Judge Rules OK Officer's Fatal OIS Justified, Dismisses Murder Charge

On Thursday, Oklahoma County Special Judge Lisa K. Hammond dismissed the charges, saying “the state failed to establish” that a crime was committed.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 3, 2021

CT State Police Identify Officer Killed in Storm Flood

The area where the incident happened is a road that lies along the intersection of three rivers and according to locals, is prone to flooding during intense rain. It’s likely Sgt. Mohl was checking on the river and flood conditions in that area.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 2, 2021

TN Man Cut Off His Penis During Police Pursuit

A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper was the first to see Gilbert had mutilated himself after seeing the man, who was driving naked, covered in blood.

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Point of Lawby Staff WriterSeptember 2, 2021

Judge: Oakland Police On Track to Get Out from Under Federal Oversight

“The light at the end of the tunnel is closer and brighter than it has been at any time since I’ve been sitting on the case, and I think that’s a result of the ongoing commitment of every important player to this process,” Judge William Orrick said. However, he added, “more work is needed.”

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 2, 2021

CT Trooper Dies After Being Swept into River by Storm

State police found the sergeant’s car then had to search another few hours before finding the trooper, who had been swept away by flood waters. He was taken by Life Star helicopter to the hospital. His injuries are reportedly critical.

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