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Point of Law•by Staff Writer•March 19, 2019

Former Cincy Assistant Chief Sues City Council Member for Calling Him "Racist"

A Cincinnati City Council member was hit with a defamation lawsuit Friday for calling a former police official a “racist” in a text.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 19, 2019

Attacker's Gun Malfunction Saves Canadian Officer from Off-Duty Shooting

President of the Winnipeg Police Association Moe Sabourin told 680 CJOB that the incident occurred when the officer was walking to his vehicle after a tour of duty.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•March 19, 2019

Cape Works with FAA for Approval of First Beyond Visual Line of Sight Provision for Police Drone Program

The precedent-setting BVLOS provision is a major regulatory win for the entire U.S. drone industry. It will not only lay the groundwork for other public safety agencies, but also open the door for other industries to benefit from their successes.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•March 18, 2019

CA Officers Take Black Powder Gun from Gang Member

The police report lists the gun as a .44 Magnum. The image details that it was a replica Model 1858 New Army .44-caliber cap-and-ball revolver of the kind made by a number of Italian firms, chiefly for the collector market.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 18, 2019

Colorado Sheriff's Home Destroyed, Daughters Injured by Avalanche

The sheriff was able to pull himself out and find one of his daughters before help arrived, but there was still another daughter missing.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 18, 2019

Nashville Officer Dragged, Injured by ATV on City Street

On Saturday, police said about an estimated 100 dirt bikes, motorcycles, ATVs, and four wheelers illegally took over Broadway on Saturday. A Nashville police spokeswoman said ATV riders have caused issues in the past, mainly causing congestion on roadways.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 18, 2019

Michigan Legislator Wants Tougher Penalties on Criminals Who Disarm Police

Mueller, who recently retired after 19 years as a Livingston County sheriff’s deputy, speaks from experience. Suspects attempted to disarm him on two separate occasions during the course of his career.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 18, 2019

Woman Used T-Shirt Gun to Launch Contraband into Prison

Guards saw Kerri Jo Hickman shoot a package filled with cellphones, ear buds, meth, marijuana and digital scales March 10 into North Fork Correctional Unit from her car before driving away.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 18, 2019

Illinois Trooper Wounded, Carjacking Suspect Killed in Shootout

A 36-year-old trooper responded and saw the suspect driving north on I-55 and started a pursuit. The trooper attempted a traffic stop but the suspect kept going until driving off of the road.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 18, 2019

Oregon Officers Shoot, Kill Man Firing Rifle at Neighbor's Home

Officers were called out just before 10 p.m. on reports of gunfire. They arrived to find a man, later identified as James Young, 77, firing rounds from a rifle from his porch.

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