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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 29, 2020

California Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man Who Stabbed K-9

Officers with the Fullerton (CA) Police Department fatally shot a knife-wielding man on Wednesday night after he refused to comply with commands to drop the weapon, and instead stabbed a K-9 at the scene.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 28, 2020

FOP Issues Statement on George Floyd Arrest Death

The National Fraternal Order of Police has released a statement on the death of George Floyd. Floyd died after an arrest by Minneapolis officers Monday. Civilian video of the incident shows an officer with his knee on the back of Floyd's neck pinning him to the ground.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 28, 2020

Minneapolis Asks for National Guard Help After Night of Looting, Burning Over Police-Involved Death

Wednesday night's protests began peacefully and escalated into gunfire, looting, and arson, with about 30 buildings reported ablaze, and countless others damaged.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 28, 2020

Ohio Officer Critically Wounded in Shooting

An officer with the Columbus (OH) Division of Police was shot and critically wounded during a response to a disturbance call at a home early Thursday morning.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 28, 2020

Tractor-Trailer Driver Leads New York Deputies on Wild Vehicle Pursuit

The driver of a tractor-trailer truck who shot at New York deputies during a wild overnight vehicle pursuit was killed in an armed confrontation with law enforcement officers after the chase ended.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 28, 2020

NYPD Official Criticizes Release from Jail for Prisoners Charged with Gun Crimes

A top NYPD official targeted the justice system in New York City on Tuesday for allowing too many people arrested for gun possession in the borough of Brooklyn to walk out of court without bail set in their cases.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 28, 2020

North Dakota Officer Killed, Deputy Wounded in Eviction Shooting

An officer with the Grand Forks (ND) Police Department was shot and killed and a deputy with the Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office was wounded during an eviction Wednesday afternoon.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•May 28, 2020

Massachusetts State Police K-9 Locates 2 Missing Girls

A trooper with the Massachusetts State Police and K-9 Caber were able to successfully locate and return to safety two teens—aged 13 and 14 years old—who had gone missing early Saturday morning.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 28, 2020

New Jersey Department Changes Grooming Standards in Recruiting Effort

The Camden County (NJ) Police Department—in an effort to boost recruiting—has adopted new grooming and appearance standards for its police officers.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 27, 2020

4 Officers Fired Over Suspect's Death, Violent Protests Erupt in Minneapolis

At about 6 p.m., the protest turned into a march towards the 3rd Precinct, where it is believed that the as yet officially unidentified officers worked. Some protesters started vandalizing the building, shattering a window and spray painting squad cars.

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