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Point of Lawby Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2021

CA Attorney General Launches Civil Rights Investigation of LASD

Under the California Constitution and California Civil Code section 52.3, the AG is authorized to conduct civil investigations into whether a law enforcement agency has engaged in a pattern or practice of violating state or federal law.

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Weaponsby Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2021

Streamlight Releases New Pocket Flashlight and Weapon Lights

With SHOT Show 2021 canceled for COVID-19, Streamlight virtually rolled out it newest law enforcement-applicable gear this week, including a new pocket light and a variety of new weapon lights.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2021

FBI Asks for Public Help in IDing 10 Capitol Rioters

The FBI is asking the public for help identifying 10 individuals who are accused of assaulting federal officers and engaging in violence at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2021

NYPD Harbor Unit Rescues Drowning Dog from Bay

The officers were patrolling the bay when they spotted the dog. They quickly pulled him from the freezing water, wrapped him in a blanket and brought him to a local veterinarian.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2021

Trump Commutes Sentence of Man Convicted of Ordering Murder of NY Officer

Jamie Davidson was serving a life sentence for his role in the murder of Officer Wallie Howard Jr. He was convicted in 1993.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2021

Former Puerto Rico Officer Charged with Stealing Firearms from Agency

A federal grand jury Wednesday returned an eight-count indictment charging former Puerto Rico Police Bureau Officer William Cintrón Rivera with the theft of 54 guns from his agency.

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Weaponsby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2021

FN Releases New Concealed Carry 9mm

The FN 509 Compact has been designed for deep concealment with a 3.7-inch barrel and low-profile rear blackout iron sights. A high-visibility front sight aids in low-light target acquisition.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2021

LAPD Pay Raises Take Effect During Talk of Budget Cuts, Layoffs

Union officials said LAPD already made sacrifices in 2020 when the City Council approved a $150 million cut to its police budget over the summer. That resulted in LAPD shuffling more than 300 positions, with some specialized detectives being reassigned to community stations and other neighborhood patrols being eliminated entirely.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2021

CT Man Arrested and Charged with Attacking DC Officer During Capitol Riot

The Justice Department criminal complaint says McCaughey repeatedly told the officer “just go home” and “come on man, you are going to get squished, just go home” while allegedly using a police shield against the officer during the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol Building.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2021

Houston Officer Who Resigned Last Week, Arrested Over U.S. Capitol Entry

The former officer faces charges of knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.

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