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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2019

Pennsylvania DA Will Seek Death Penalty in Case Against Cop Killer Suspect

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the man accused of killing off-duty Officer Calvin Hall during an argument in the early morning hours of July 14. Hall died July 17—three days after he was shot.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2019

Florida Officer Sues Department for Lost Pay, Alleged Harassment

An officer with the Orlando Police Department has filed a lawsuit against the agency alleging that the department engages in a "systematic pattern of harassment" against disabled female officers placed on limited duty.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2019

Man Holding Hypodermic Needle Reportedly Lunges at New Jersey Officer

A New Jersey man holding a hypodermic needle and who appeared to be impaired reportedly lunged at officers responding to calls to check on the man's welfare.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2019

New Mexico Police Shoot Man Behaving Erratically and Brandishing Gun

An officer with the Albuquerque Police Department officer shot a man last week who was standing on the roof of a car and brandishing a gun.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2019

California Boy Organizes Event to Honor Slain LAPD Officer

When a boy in the Los Angeles suburb of Downey learned of the murder of LAPD officer Juan Diaz, he wanted to do something to pay tribute to him.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2019

Spartan Armor Systems Introduces Two New Wraparound Body Armor Vests

Spartan Armor Systems, a manufacturer of American-designed and made body armor, tactical gear and targets, has announced its new wraparound body armor vests for tactical operators and professionals who require additional security and safety in a lightweight, concealable carrier.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 27, 2019

2 Children Killed in Crash with Stolen Police SUV

Police says the suspect identified as Raymond Walter stole the police SUV during the confrontation and sped off back in the direction of Dayton, hitting several vehicles before plowing into the van in front of a Dayton public library.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 27, 2019

NYPD Arrest Numbers Plummeted After Pantaleo Firing

Arrests dropped 27% between Aug. 19 — the day Pantaleo was fired — and Aug. 25 compared to the same period in 2018, with police making 3,508 busts compared to 4,827.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 27, 2019

Central California Officer Dies from Fungal Disease

A 52-year-old detective with the Bakersfield Police Department has died from complications from an illness caused by a fungus that lives in the soil and dirt in California's Central Valley.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 27, 2019

Off-Duty Georgia Officer Dies in Traffic Collision After Shift

The Wadley Police Department said on Facebook, "It's with much grief and sadness that we the Wadley PD and City of Wadley inform you of the passing of Patrolman Daniel Thomas. Thomas was such a devoted, patriotic, brave, officer who loved helping people."

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