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Investigations•by Staff Writer•September 4, 2020

Cleveland Detective Killed in Shooting, Suspects in Custody

Detective James Skernivitz was working on an undercover drug deal and he and his informant were ambushed while sitting in the car.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 4, 2020

FOP Endorses Trump for Re-election

“Public safety will undoubtedly be a main focus for voters in this year’s election,” FOP President Patrick Yoes said in a statement. “Look at what the national discourse has focused on for the last six months. President Trump has shown time after time that he supports our law enforcement officers and understands the issues our members face every day.”

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 3, 2020

Michigan Sheriff's Deputy Killed by Jail Inmate

A 50-year-old Wayne County (MI) Sheriff’s corporal died after authorities say he was brutally attacked by a jail inmate Wednesday night.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 3, 2020

Ohio Sheriff: "If You Shoot at the Police, We'll Shoot Back"

"I will not allow my deputies or any law enforcement officer in Butler County to take the abuse I have seen over the past several months. If you come to this county expecting a free pass to harm one of my men or women in uniform keep in mind, nothing in life is free," Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones said.

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Command•by Staff Writer•September 3, 2020

Seattle Officers Line Street as Chief Departs Agency

Best had served as SPD’s police chief since 2018, and has been with the department for 28 years, moving through the ranks as an officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and deputy chief.

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Training•by Staff Writer•September 3, 2020

California Training Officer Accidentally Shot by Rookie

It happened at a tow yard police were using as a training ground for new officers. Stockton police say during the tow yard training exercise a rookie officer accidentally discharged their weapon, hitting a training officer.

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Command•by Staff Writer•September 3, 2020

Missouri Legislation Would End Residency Requirements for Officers

St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden says his department is currently down 145 officers and that the residency requirement is the greatest challenge his department has with recruitment and retention.

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Command•by Staff Writer•September 3, 2020

Departing Seattle Chief Says Council Put Her in Position "Destined to Fail"

"Cutting a police department that already had low staffing numbers, that was already struggling to keep up with the demand," Best told NPR on Wednesday. "How are we going to provide for adequate public safety in that environment?"

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Technology•by Staff Writer•September 3, 2020

POLICE to Offer Special Series of Free Webinars on Law Enforcement Technology

"With all of the law enforcement events cancelled in 2020, we recognize the need to shift how new technologies are being introduced to your departments during this critical 2021 planning and budgeting season. We also realize the social unrest in many communities and your everyday police duties make your time extremely limited," says Susan Freel, publisher of POLICE Magazine and PoliceMag.com.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•September 2, 2020

U.S. Marshals, Local Police Rescue Exploited Children in Northern Ohio

The rescued children are between the ages of 13 and 18. Children have been recovered in Cleveland, East Cleveland, Akron, Mansfield, Euclid, Willoughby and as far away as Miami.

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