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Patrol•by Staff Writer•December 1, 2020

Flying Cross and Safariland Launch Virtual Sizing Technology for Body Armor and Uniforms

XpertFit takes the guesswork out of onsite measuring by providing instant and accurate measurements from a smart device. The process takes less than two minutes to complete from initiating the technology until the time you are provided with product sizing.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2020

NYPD Officer Injured in Parked Vehicle when Drunk Driver Smashes into Landmark

A suspected intoxicated driver in New York City slammed into Washington Square Park’s landmark marble arch on Sunday, injuring a police officer who was parked there to protect it, police said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2020

Texas Officers Find Woman's Body in Trunk After Vehicle Pursuit

The vehicle pursuit was triggered by a traffic stop for speeding at around 7:45 a.m. The trooper pulled the driver over. He then reportedly immediately sped off, and the trooper pursued.

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Command•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2020

Mayor Promotes Nashville's Interim Chief to Chief

John Drake, 56, has been with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for 32 years, and has long been seen as a likely pick for the top job.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2020

Minnesota Officer Shot in Ambush, Saved by Armor

When they arrived, police say a shooter ambushed the officers by firing several rounds down from the third floor of the apartment complex to the parking lot. One of the officers was shot in the chest.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•November 27, 2020

Minneapolis Restricts No-Knock Warrants

Starting Monday, officers must identify themselves as “police” and announce their purpose as “search warrant” before entering any domicile — regardless of whether a judge signed off on an “unannounced” or “no-knock” entry.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 27, 2020

Commission Clears LAPD Sergeant in Fatal OIS of Man Holding Bicycle Part

Sgt. Colin Langsdale said he believed Valencia had a gun. Other witnesses at the scene said they also believed he had a gun.

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Point of Law•by Staff Writer•November 26, 2020

Judge Rules Minneapolis Residents Can Sue City Over Reduced Police Protection

Anderson’s order rejected the city of Minneapolis’ attempt to throw out the lawsuit because the city said residents lacked standing to sue.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 25, 2020

Rookie NJ Officer Saves Man from Burning Vehicle

Howell Township Police Officer Nocholas Volpe was seen on his body camera and his vehicle's dash cam rescuing the man. The officer ran up to the car after it had struck a tree, with clouds of smoke billowing out from it and the flames already spreading.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 25, 2020

Suspect Hunting for Rival Criminals Fired 19 Shots at Chicago Officers

Three men, including a 17-year-old and a convicted felon 19 days into two years of probation, were hunting for rivals when they fired on Chicago police officers over the weekend, prosecutors said Tuesday.

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