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Commandby StaffSeptember 24, 2024

New National Group for Police Leaders Endorses Kamala Harris for President

The group, Police Leaders for Community Safety, was created in 2024, and describes itself as an organization that represents dozens of police officials. Monday, chairwoman Sue Riseling expressed the organization's support for Harris.

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Technologyby StaffSeptember 24, 2024

California Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Prohibit Police Use of Weaponized Drones

AB 2681, by Assemblywoman Akilah Weber, D-San Diego, would have made it an infraction offense to manufacture, modify, sell, transfer or operate a robotic device equipped with a weapon.

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Patrolby StaffSeptember 24, 2024

Colin Sutherland Acquires Parent Company of POLICE Magazine

Sutherland's prior experience includes co-founding Geotab, where he developed telematics solutions that empower small trucking companies to improve their operations.

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Patrolby StaffSeptember 23, 2024

St. Louis Officer Fatally Struck by Vehicle at Accident Scene

Chief Robert Tracy said the officer was behind his patrol car retrieving traffic cones for the original crash, when a driver lost control of their vehicle, spun out and hit him.

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Special Unitsby StaffSeptember 23, 2024

Idaho K-9 Killed when Suspect Rams Handler's Vehicle

“When attempting to perform a PIT Maneuver, the suspect vehicle turned into the police vehicle, ramming it, and causing both vehicles to roll and leave the roadway and land in a cornfield,” Carmen Boeger, Nampa police spokesperson, said.

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Special Unitsby StaffSeptember 23, 2024

South Carolina K-9 Killed in Shootout, Suspect Dead

Lee County Sheriff Daniel Simon said law enforcement could not reach the burning vehicle to help K-9 Mikka because they were under fire.

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Technologyby StaffSeptember 23, 2024

POLICE and Skydio to Hold Webinar on Successful DFR Operations

Presenters Captain Jason Bussert and Sergeant Dax Laporte will discuss examples of real calls for service answered by DFR. Case studies will include de-escalation of incidents and searching for and locating missing persons.

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Patrolby StaffSeptember 20, 2024

CA Sheriff’s Office Plane Makes Emergency Landing, Flips

A California deputy piloting a Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office plane was unscathed following an emergency crash landing Thursday when the plane’s engine failed. The plane flipped, coming to rest on its canopy.

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Patrolby StaffSeptember 20, 2024

SC Officer Shot, Suspect Dead After Pursuit

The 27-year-old man who was suspected of shooting a McBee, South Carolina, police officer Thursday night is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Horry County after a pursuit. The officer is expected to recover.

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Patrolby StaffSeptember 20, 2024

Philadelphia Officer Wounded When Fellow Cop's Gun Discharges

One off-duty Philadelphia police officer was grazed by a bullet discharged by a fellow off-duty officer’s personal firearm that discharged inside a locker room at a police station Thursday.

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