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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 14, 2021

Some 911 Calls in Chicago to be Answered by Mental Health Professionals Instead of Police

In one pilot program starting this fall, a paramedic will be dispatched with a mental health clinician for “behavioral health calls.” In another, a paramedic will work with a “recovery specialist” on calls involving substance abuse.

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Commandby Staff WriterJuly 14, 2021

Ousted Milwaukee Chief and City Reach Tentative Agreement, He Will Not Return

"Chief Morales and the city have agreed to a stipulation to postpone his return date from July 15 to Aug. 1, 2021, if necessary, to effectuate the terms of the settlement."

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 13, 2021

Buffalo Officer Leaves Hospital 1 Month After Pursuit Crash Left Him in Coma

Friday, more than a month since the accident, Officer Jonathan Negron was able to walk out of the hospital. A contingent of family, friends and fellow officers gathered at ECMC to applaud his recovery.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 13, 2021

Senators Unveil Competing Bills to Fund Capitol Police

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., introduced a $3.6 billion measure, which would direct $679.3 million toward Capitol Police and related security efforts. Meanwhile, the panel's ranking Republican, Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby, unveiled a much smaller $632.9 million package to direct funds just to Capitol Police and the National Guard.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterJuly 13, 2021

Albuquerque Officer Named SRO of the Year

“Each of the experienced educators who nominated Officer (Miguel “Mick”) Rael commented that they have never seen an SRO who is as available and committed to students, staff and the community as he is,” said NASRO executive director Mo Canady.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterJuly 13, 2021

2 Baltimore Officers Working with Marshals Shot, Suspect Killed

Two Baltimore Police officers working with the U.S. Marshals Service were shot in Baltimore Tuesday morning, and the suspect has died, the Baltimore County Police Department says.

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Commandby Staff WriterJuly 13, 2021

Chicago Police Superintendent Meets with Biden, Promises Action on Gun Crime

The White House said the group's discussion focused on the Biden administration's strategy to reduce gun crimes and other violent crimes, encouraging state and local governments to use funding from the $350 billion in the COVID relief package to combat the violence.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 12, 2021

NYPD Officer Removes Thousands of Bees from Times Square

"Nothing to BEE concerned about! Officer Mays from @nypdbees swiftly responded to a swarm of bees in Times Square today, and gently removed approximately 25,000 bees from the location before transporting them to a safe location," the NYPD said in a tweet on Tuesday.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 12, 2021

Toledo Police Release Footage of Mass Shooting at July 4 Block Party

Shortly after the two officers arrive on Lawrence Avenue, gunfire erupts. They hop out of their vehicle and race towards the direction of the gunshots as people are running away. The officers are heard telling people to get down and to take cover behind vehicles.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 12, 2021

NYPD Officers Injured in BB Attacks

An NYPD officer was shot with a BB gun in Brooklyn Sunday night, the latest in a series of BB attacks targeting law enforcement in New York City.

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