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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 4, 2021

Critically Wounded TX Sergeant "Responsive," Suspects Identified

"Call us and turn yourself in," Sheriff Salazar said during Thursday's press conference. "You are not going to get away with this. We're not going to let you have one moment's rest until we get you into custody. Your best bet is to call us, turn yourselves in and surrender peacefully."

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Technologyby Staff WriterFebruary 4, 2021

2 Texas Police Departments Select Tyler Technologies' Public Safety and Data Platform Solutions

Both police departments will be able to easily share related public safety information with nearby Texas cities in the Rio Grande Valley area who also rely on Tyler's public safety solutions. Connecting this crucial information will allow the agencies to spot trends, reallocate resources as needed, and streamline processes.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 3, 2021

Suspect Shot Dead After Stabbing Illinois Officer

Chief Rich Brodrick said the officer was investigating a domestic disturbance and was pursuing a vehicle.

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Commandby Staff WriterFebruary 3, 2021

CA Lawmakers Want Sheriffs with No Police Experience

“Sheriff is one of the most powerful elected offices,” said state Senator Scott Wiener, who sponsored the bill, which was introduced Thursday. “For 139 years, from 1850 to 1989, anyone could run for sheriff and the people could select who they wanted to hold this very powerful and impactful position.”

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 3, 2021

TX Sergeant Critically Wounded in Shooting, Suspects at Large

Sgt. Joey Sepulveda was investigating some suspicious people who may have been burglarizing vehicles in the parking lot of a local apartment complex when he was shot, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 3, 2021

San Diego Officer Dies of On-Duty Medical Emergency

After several minutes at the scene, Officer David Sisto began experiencing shortness of breath and a second ambulance arrived to take him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 3, 2021

Man Leads LAPD on 6-Hour Slow-Speed Chase

Despite some high-speed driving at the start, the bulk of the chase stayed well below the speed limit in the 30 to 40 mph range. The suspect's car would even occasionally dip into single-digit speeds.

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Point of Lawby Staff WriterFebruary 3, 2021

Measure to Repeal Qualified Immunity Defeated in VA General Assembly

The legislation, which would have prohibited an officer from using sovereign or qualified immunity as a defense in court, was set aside to be studied by the Virginia Crime Commission.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2021

TX K-9 Handler and Dog Stop Carjacking

Sarver said he and suspect Christian Lee Guzman had an intense struggle, as Guzman tried to steal a car outside of San Marcos Premium Outlets. At the time, Sarver had no idea there were two girls, a 10 and 15-year-old, inside the car. Then they started screaming.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2021

2 Atlanta Officers Fired During Summer Unrest Reinstated

“Lawful use of force is never going to look good on video,” the officers' lawyer Lance LoRusso said. “You have to be trained to understand why the officers were doing what they were doing. There was a clear rush to judgement.”

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