Police Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Point of Lawby Staff WriterJuly 31, 2020

Attorney for Fired Officer Charged in Death of George Floyd Files Motion to Dismiss Charges

The attorney said he will argue that the charges against Thao are not supported by probable cause. Prosecutors must prove that Thao knew former officer Derek Chauvin and others were going to commit a crime and “intended his presence or actions to further the commission of that crime,” the motion says.

Read More →
Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 31, 2020

After Another Probe, Officer Darren Wilson Won't Be Charged in Ferguson Shooting

Officer Darren Wilson—who fatally shot Michael Brown in Ferguson six years ago—was again the target of a probe and investigation that resulted in prosecutors declining to press charges against him.

Read More →
Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 31, 2020

Florida Officer Wounded by Man Accused of Shooting Spree

An officer with the Tampa Police Department was wounded—as were several other individuals—when a gunman reportedly went on a "shooting spree" on Thursday evening.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 31, 2020

Michigan Officer Fatally Shoots Man Armed with Sword and Dagger

An officer with the Detroit Police Department who was wounded by an assailant armed with several edged weapons opened fire on the attacker, fatally shooting him.

Read More →
Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 31, 2020

Man Indicted for Shooting, Wounding Ohio Police Officer

A man accused of shooting a female police officer with the Cleveland Police Department has reportedly been indicted by the Cuyahoga County Grand Jury.

Read More →
Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 31, 2020

Video: Minnesota Officer Sideswiped on Traffic Stop

An officer with the Duluth (MN) Police Department was sideswiped by a passing car as he got out of his patrol vehicle for a traffic stop on Wednesday.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Special Unitsby Staff WriterJuly 31, 2020

Massachusetts Department Receives Donation of Protective Vests for K-9s

The Springfield (MA) Police Department has received a generous donation from a non-profit organization of ballistic-resistant and stab-resistant protective vests for a dog in the agency's K-9 unit.

Read More →
Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2020

Seattle Police Found Explosives in Van Abandoned Near Site of Weekend Riots

"Explosions occurred outside the precinct,” the press release states. “Individuals in the crowd threw explosives at officers. One explosion occurred along the north wall of the precinct (on Pine Street), which blew a hole in the wall of the building.”

Read More →
Vehicle Opsby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2020

GM to Hold Virtual Solutions Summit on Aug. 25

Be one of the first law enforcement fleet professionals to get the latest updates on new products and services that can help make your agency more effective, and efficient. Virtual Solutions Summit will give you the info you need to make the right decisions for your fleet.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2020

New York Artist Ordered to Remove Blue Line Painted on Roadway

An artist and activist who is a supporter of law enforcement officers recently painted a blue line in front of a police precinct house on Staten Island in New York. Now he's been told by city attorneys representing the Department of Transportation that he must remove the paint and restore the pavement to its original condition.

Read More →