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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 15, 2020

Video: Shirtless New York Judge Attacks Officer

Newly released body-worn camera footage shows a New York State Supreme Court Justice shoving an officer with the Buffalo (NY) Police Department during an altercation that took place in June.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 15, 2020

Milwaukee PD Facing Loss of 150 Officers if Grant Falls Through

The Milwaukee Police Department could lose as many as 150 police officers in the event that a federal grant the agency has applied for does not go through.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 14, 2020

Indiana Officer and K-9 Shot During Manhunt, Suspect Killed

A manhunt for a suspect who shot at police in the northwest part of South Bend, IN, has come to an end, but not before an officer was shot, as was a St. Joseph County K9 and the suspect, himself.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 14, 2020

PA Shooting That Sparked Protests and Riots Ruled Justified

District Attorney Heather Adams made the announcement at a press conference Wednesday morning, saying that the officer was justified in the use of deadly force.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 14, 2020

NC Suspect Shot by Woman While He Sat in Back of Patrol SUV

Police said a 32-year-old woman walked out from between two apartments, went over to the police SUV, and shot the man in the chest and hand.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 14, 2020

CA Governor Reviewing Recommendations for Changing Police Protest Response

The advisors recommended that police not wear military-style helmets or use armored vehicles during protests to minimize a “militaristic presence.”

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 14, 2020

5.11 Announces Development of Antiviral Uniform Technology

5.11, Inc. announced today that it is pursuing the feasibility of incorporating antiviral fabric treatments into its Wash-And-Wear uniform offerings with the intention that the new line of products would be marketed as Wash-And-Wear Plus.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•October 14, 2020

Colorado SWAT Team Avoided "Unnecessary Confrontation" by Walking Away from Standoff

After several hours, the suspect released his 6-year-old daughter. Police negotiators continued trying to coax him to give himself up. But when that didn’t happen, after about four hours, an internal Aurora police report says “Decision made to vacate.”

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Command•by Staff Writer•October 14, 2020

Mayor, Council Face Questions About PA Chief's Forced Retirement Over Wife's Support for Trump

A Fraternal Order of Police member said the chief was pushed out because his wife posted comments favorable to President Trump on Facebook. The chief's wife later posted several comments to Facebook repeating that story and saying her political views should not have been used to punish her husband.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 14, 2020

NYPD Chief of Patrol Abruptly Retires After Conflict with Mayor

The NYPD's chief of patrol abruptly retired Wednesday after reportedly clashing with Mayor Bill de Blasio. Chief Fausto Pichardo held the position for less than a year.

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