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Commandby StaffJuly 24, 2024

Former Washington Chief Awarded $24 Million for Wrongful Termination

The Port of Seattle fired Chief Rod Covey a year after placing him on administrative leave. Covey sued the Port in December 2022 for wrongful termination in violation of public policy that stemmed from his frustration over the investigation.

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Patrolby StaffJuly 23, 2024

Man Accused of Killing Michigan Deputy Captured After Manhunt

Michael Lopez, 44, was arrested just before 6:30 p.m. Monday in Detroit, according to a spokeswoman for the Michigan State Police and neighbors who watched the arrest.

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Patrolby StaffJuly 23, 2024

Off-Duty Texas Deputy Killed in Crash Involving Wrong Way Driver

Deputy Meredith Portillo had two passenger in her vehicle when it was struck by the wrong way driver, the sheriff’s office said.

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Patrolby StaffJuly 23, 2024

LAPD Officers Allowed to Carry Guns at Paris Olympics

Three teams of reserves will remain in France at varying times during the Games, working 8- to 12-hour shifts, five days a week.

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Patrolby StaffJuly 23, 2024

Off-Duty North Carolina Deputy Rescues Driver from Sinking SUV

Corporal Clark waded into the water and was aided by a civilian in breaking a window on the vehicle. The deputy then dove into the water and pushed the driver to the surface, the sheriff’s office said.

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Patrolby StaffJuly 23, 2024

Indiana Lieutenant Passes Out After Fentanyl Exposure

Lieutenant Tony Wilson reportedly found a dollar bill that was covered in what he thought was fentanyl while searching the vehicle.

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Patrolby StaffJuly 22, 2024

Alabama Officer Shot at While Leaving for Work, Suspect Dead

Moody police Chief Reece Smith said officers were called to the residence, where they found the Homewood PD cruiser had been struck with gunfire. The officer was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Patrolby StaffJuly 22, 2024

Michigan Officer Slain, $37K Reward Offered for Capture of Suspect

One of the suspects ran away and Corporal Mohamed Said, 26, ran after him. Authorities say the man shot and killed Corporal Said during the chase.

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Patrolby StaffJuly 22, 2024

NLEOMF Honors Agencies for Innovative Programs in Officer Safety and Wellness

NLEOMF launched Destination Zero in 2014 with a goal to identify agencies conducting unique and innovative programs aimed at reducing risk factors for line-of-duty deaths, and to share the design and outcomes of these programs with the national law enforc

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Patrolby StaffJuly 19, 2024

Kentucky Agencies Can Get Money from State to Buy Body Armor, Other Gear

Kentucky's General Assembly launched the Body Armor Grant program earlier this year. The attorney general's office said the grants will support police and first responders in not only purchasing body armor but other gear.

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