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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 27, 2020

Multiple Philadelphia Patrol Cars Burned Over the Weekend

Multiple patrol vehicles were set on fire across the city of Philadelphia over the weekend and police are now trying to determine if it was one person or a coordinated effort among multiple people.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 27, 2020

Cache of Molotovs and Ammunition Found Near Portland Protest Site

Police in Portland, OR, discovered a number of rifle magazines as well as "Molotov cocktail" improvised incendiary devices as protests continued over the weekend. The bombs and ammo were found during a shots fired call.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 27, 2020

Minneapolis Voters May Consider Alternative Police Charter Measure

The Minneapolis Charter Commission will listen to public testimony Monday evening on a proposal that is a more moderate alternative to the City Council's proposed legislation that would radically change the way in which police services are delivered there.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2020

Chicago Mayor Orders Removal of Statue That City's Police Bled to Defend

The move is a reversal from Lightfoot, who initially opposed taking down the statue on the grounds that it would erase the history of the Italian explorer.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2020

Portland Commissioner Apologizes for Claiming Police Are Setting Fires

“I want people to know that I do not believe there’s any protesters in Portland that are setting fires, that are creating crisis. I absolutely believe it’s police action, and they’re sending saboteurs and provocateurs into peaceful crowds so they justify their inhumane treatment of people who are standing up for their rights,” Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty said.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2020

At Least 3 Federal Officers Working Portland Riots May Lose Vision from Lasers

“When officers responded to put out these fires, glass bottles were thrown and lasers – which can cause permanent blindness – were shined in their eyes,” Federal Protective Service (FPS) Deputy Director of Operations Richard “Kriss” Cline said. “We have three officers who currently have eye injuries and they may not recover sight in those eyes from those laser attacks.”

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2020

Teenager Rescues Alabama Officer from Lake After Patrol Boat Sinks

Grady McClendon pulled a Tuscaloosa police officer to safety after the officer's patrol boat was pulled under water.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2020

Washington K-9 Makes Major Narcotics, Cash, and Firearms Bust

A K-9 with the Monroe (WA) Police Department had the largest find of his three-year career with partner Officer Devin Tucker while assisting the Everett Police Department in the search of a vehicle a couple months ago.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2020

Pennsylvania Agency Announces Death of Beloved K-9

The Mt. Oliver (PA) Police Department are mourning the passing of K-9 Nico on its Facebook page.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2020

Maryland Officer Recognized As National SRO of the Year

Officer Danielle Moore with the Baltimore County Department has been recognized with the 2020 National Association of School Resource Officers' Floyd Ledbetter National School Resource Officer of the Year Award.

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