Police Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2020

NC Deputy Killed Responding to Vehicle Burglary

Deputy Ryan Hendrix and other deputies arrived on scene and confronted the suspect, who was wanted on a warrant for parole violation. Sheriff Lowell Griffin said the suspect initially complied with commands but then grabbed the handgun and opened fire, striking Deputy Hendrix in the face.

Read More →
Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2020

Maryland Officer Facing Assault and Other Charges Following Arrest

An officer with the Prince George's County Police Department who was involved in a traffic stop that left a man partially paralyzed has been indicted on charges of second-degree assault, misconduct in office, and reckless endangerment charges.

Read More →
Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2020

Former Nebraska Officer Charged in Connection with Girlfriend's Death

A former officer with the Omaha (NE) Police Department now faces several charges in connection with the 2018 death of his then-girlfriend.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2020

Houston Police Union Criticizes Chief's Firing of Officers in Fatal OIS

Four officers with the Houston Police Department have been fired for fatally shooting a subject in late April.

Read More →
Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2020

4 Minnesota Officers Charged in George Floyd Death Appear in Court

All four former Minneapolis officers charged in connection with the death of George Floyd in May appeared in the Hennepin County Courthouse as a judge ruled on whether or not the men would be tried as a group or have separate proceedings.

Read More →
Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2020

Canadian Officer Ordered to Remove "Punisher" Patch from Uniform

The patch—which had the image of the comic book character as well as the phrase, "Make no mistake, I am the sheepdog"—reportedly raised the ire of some citizens, who notified command staff of the officer's addition to his uniform.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2020

Georgia Judge: Voters Cannot Abolish Police Department in Referendum

A Georgia Superior Court judge has ruled that voters cannot decide whether or not to abolish the Glynn County Police Department in a referendum vote on Election Day in November.

Read More →
Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2020

Helmet Maker Team Wendy Acquired by Avon Rubber

The company says that the combination of Avon Protection and Team Wendy will create a global leader in head protection systems for the military and first responder markets, following Avon’s acquisition of Ceradyne from 3M earlier this year.

Read More →
Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2020

New Hampshire Agency Refuses to Reinstate Officer Despite Arbitrator's Ruling

An officer who was fired by the Manchester (NH) Police Department in 2018 after it was discovered that he had sent text messages that were later deemed by investigators to be offensive and racist will not be reinstated to his agency, despite an arbitrator's ruling that he should return to the force.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2020

DOJ Announces Grants for the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program

The Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) has announced the award of $4.5 million in grants for the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program.

Read More →