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Patrol•by Staff•February 12, 2025

Philadelphia Officer Shot, Saved by Body Armor

Police say the suspect opened fire and an officer was hit in the hand and in his jacket, striking his body armor. Officers reportedly did not return fire.

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Investigations•by Staff•February 12, 2025

National FOP Declares Support for Kash Patel’s Nomination for FBI Director

"He has committed to building on the level of trust and collegiality the FBI enjoys with the law enforcement community, and we will all benefit from the enhanced impact the FBI can have on public safety..." FOP National President Patrick Yoes wrote.

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Patrol•by Craig W. Floyd•February 12, 2025

Guest Editorial: Shame on President Biden for Going Easy on Cop Killers

As he left the White House, the 46th president of the United States granted clemency and sentence commutations to men who killed law enforcement professionals.

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Command•by Staff•February 11, 2025

Florida Sheriff Asks Feds for More Immigration Enforcement Resources

"There's got to be an infrastructure at the federal level to house these folks because we can scoop them up in large quantities because they're here illegally committing crime and or they already have," Sheriff Grady Judd said.

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Command•by Staff•February 11, 2025

Dallas City Council Votes to Reduce Hiring Goals of Police Department

The decision was made after Dallas Interim Police Chief Michael Igo said he'll need to pull police officers from other departments in order to facilitate the hiring and training of so many additional officers.

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Technology•by Staff•February 11, 2025

Proposed Legislation Would Require Utah Agencies to Disclose AI Use

Sponsored by Sen. Stephanie Pitcher, D-Millcreek, SB180 passed the Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee on Monday evening with unanimous support.

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Special Units•by Staff•February 11, 2025

Off-Duty Florida Corrections Deputy Killed in “Targeted” Attack

Corrections deputy Basil Powell was shot and killed about 7:30 p.m. Monday night as he stepped out of his personal vehicle after returning home.

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Patrol•by Staff•February 10, 2025

Florida Sheriff’s Sergeant Wins $15 Million Discrimination Verdict

Attorney Wayne Evans, who represented the sheriff's office, said the actions of the sheriff, who was not present when the verdict was announced, were not racial discrimination.

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Point of Law•by Staff•February 10, 2025

California Officials Propose Legislation to Punish Looting in Fire Zones

The bill would make looting a felony instead of a misdemeanor and increase possible prison sentences to four years instead of one, and comes as law enforcement agencies report elaborate attempts to take advantage of victims.

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Patrol•by Staff•February 10, 2025

Georgia Officer Shot and Killed Responding to Suspicious Person Call

The suspect was taken into custody. He has been charged with murder, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, and possessing a firearm in the commission of a felony.

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