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.
Read More →The directive by Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz has no impact on deputies whose patrol duties don’t allow for working from home but could mean big changes for some of the roughly 1,000 civilian employees.
Read More →"At one point, we will be able to do a more thorough search of these impacted areas — some of them look like a bomb was dropped in them — where we will be able to bring in K-9s...hopefully not discover too many fatalities," Sheriff Robert Luna said.
Read More →Twenty people so far have been arrested for looting, Sheriff Robert Luna said, adding that "depriving these poor people who have been through so much…absolutely unacceptable."
Read More →William J. Bratton specializes in risk assessment and response with the New York-based firm Teneo. Bratton's contract is being paid for by the nonprofit New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation.
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