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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 24, 2020

University Professor Calls Police Over Student Refusing to Change Seats in Class

A professor with Ball State University in Indiana called local police because a student refused to change seats in class on Tuesday morning.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 24, 2020

Virginia Officer Dies After Being Dragged By Vehicle at Traffic Stop

An officer with the Newport News (VA) Police Department was fatally dragged by a vehicle driven by a suspect attempting to flee a traffic stop on Thursday evening.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 23, 2020

Georgia Deputy Killed in High-Speed Pursuit Crash

Dep. Sheldon Whiteman had just joined the pursuit when he apparently lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the wood line. According to Sheriff Nobles, Whiteman's car traveled an estimated 100 feet before coming to a stop.

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Point of Law•by Staff Writer•January 23, 2020

Man Accused of Killing Florida Officer Found Competent to Stand Trial

The man accused of killing an officer with the Fort Myers Police Department has been found to be competent to stand trial.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 23, 2020

Retiring California Officer Serves as Caddy for PGA Star Tiger Woods

An officer with the San Diego Police Department who is preparing to retire from nearly two decades of service to her community was given the opportunity this week to add an unusual garment to her duty uniform—the "caddy bib" for none other than PGA legend Tiger Woods.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 23, 2020

Kentucky Officer Rescues Wayward Deer from Pool

An officer with the Lexington (KY) Police Department enlisted the assistance of a local resident in helping a deer trapped in a swimming pool to safety and onto solid ground. Video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 23, 2020

California Officer, Civilian Motorist Injured in Vehicle Collision

An officer with the Costa Mesa Police Department who was responding to an emergency call collided with another motorist at an intersection on Thursday morning.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 23, 2020

Pennsylvania Officer Protects Paramedics from Approaching Armed Man

An officer with the Kingston (PA) Police Department fired a single shot at a man who appeared to be armed with a gun and was approaching paramedics who had responded to a call of a medical emergency on Thursday morning.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 23, 2020

Maryland Officer Struck by Vehicle While Directing Traffic at Crash Scene

An officer with the Prince George's County Police Department was directing traffic at the scene of a vehicle collision early Thursday morning when a passing motorist struck him.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 23, 2020

Wisconsin Officers Save Life of Motorist Suffering Medical Emergency

An off-duty officer with the Manitowoc Police Department is being credited with helping to save the life of a man who was slumped over in his car in the middle of an intersection.

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