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Commandby StaffFebruary 7, 2025

Mayor Taps Acting Chief to Head Pittsburgh Police

To fully assume the role, Acting Christopher Chief Ragland will have to be confirmed by city council, where he will likely be interviewed under oath. He was named acting chief in October, when former Chief Larry Scirroto left.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 7, 2025

Florida Deputy Wounded, Homicide Suspect Killed by SWAT Team

Shortly before 4 a.m. the suspect reportedly shot and wounded a Suwannee County Sheriff’s deputy. The deputy’s body armor was hit as was the deputy’s foot

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 6, 2025

Fargo Officer Wounded in 2023 Attack Returns to Duty

Officer Tyler Hawes underwent 19 surgeries and countess setbacks but his determination never wavered. From the moment he could speak in the hospital, he made one thing clear, he was coming back to serve Fargo.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 6, 2025

Nevada Agency Identifies Officer Killed in Tuesday Gunfight

Officer Jason Roscow located the suspect armed with a handgun and commanded him to show his hands. They said the suspect ignored the officer and an exchange of gunfire ensued.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 6, 2025

Video: Gun Grab Leads to Fatal Houston Police Shooting

The video shows an officer identified as Officer Zhu tackling the suspect but then he flips over on top of Zhu. One of the officers is heard shouting "He's got my gun!" while other officers are struggling with the man.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 6, 2025

Denver Motor Officer Seriously Injured in Crash

According to the department's X post, the crash involved a motorist and the Denver motorcycle officer in Denver’s Civic Center neighborhood.

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Point of Lawby StaffFebruary 6, 2025

California Deputies to No Longer Respond to Non-Criminal Mental Health Calls

The court found that the use of force by the officers was deemed unreasonable given that the call was a non-criminal mental health request. The court questioned whether any force was appropriate because a crime had not been committed.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 5, 2025

LAPD Officers Injured at Protests, Union Slams Department Over Lack of Arrests

While no arrests were made on Monday, LAPD Chief of Police Jim McDonnell said no stand-down order was given.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 5, 2025

Virginia Officer Stabbed by Teen, Outcome was a “Matter of Inches”

Body camera footage from both officers shows the teenager running toward a patrol car which had the engine running and the front door unlocked. When an officer began to confront the teenager, the boy sprinted toward the officer with a knife in-hand.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 5, 2025

Las Vegas-Area Officer Killed in Shootout, Suspect Dead

The suspect ignored responding officers' commands and took off running, police said. The armed suspect was located by an officer who ordered him to show his hands, but, instead, "an exchange of gunfire ensued."

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