The revamped policy, which takes effect Feb. 1, bars police from pursuing suspects for traffic infractions, violations or non-violent misdemeanors, police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.
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The Memphis PD said on Facebook that Officer Charles Cathey joined the agency as a Police Service Technician in 1987. He graduated from the training academy and became a sworn officer in 1988.
Read More →Elijah Hadley, 17, was reportedly shot 19 times during the deputy’s response. Hadley was found to toss an airsoft pistol to the side before he was fatally shot.
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“Adding this battery electric vehicle to our patrol fleet will allow us to study the vehicle’s performance long-term to determine if there is a potential for cost savings and broader applicability within our fleet,” said said Lt. Nicholas Darlington.
Read More →Not far from the crash, Curtis Blanton and his 17-year-old son, Pete, were home listening to a police scanner. They drove to the scene, and found the deputy on the ground outside his vehicle, unable to move.
Read More →"During the struggle the suspect fired, discharged, his gun at the officers and the officers returned fire, striking the suspect,” Chief Pamela Smith said.
Read More →The firefighter imposter was one of 29 people who had been arrested on suspicion of looting in Los Angeles since the wildfire disaster started last week, officials said.
Read More →Deputies and officers arrived on the scene and took the man into custody. He and the tasered deputy were both treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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The wounded officers have been identified as Officer Jacobie Jordan and Officer Joseph Rodrigue. Both men were shot in the thigh. Officer Rodrigue also suffered a fractured shoulder.
Read More →“In today’s age when it comes to recruiting for law enforcement positions its a very competitive environment and this Army pays program is just one more things that works to our advantage to get the best and brightest," said Captain Mark Bishop.
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