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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2019

Texas Officer Shot, Killed Responding to Burglar Call

Midland Mayor Jerry Morales identified the officer as Nathan Heidelberg.

Patrol•by Edited by staff•March 5, 2019

California Police Seize 100 Pounds of Meth, Arrest 2 in Bust

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were able to take about $1 million worth of crystal meth off the streets of South Los Angeles in an early Sunday morning bust.

Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2019

Texas Officers Accused of "Brutalizing" Family on 911 Call Didn't Activate Body Cameras

Officers called to respond to a domestic dispute in the Dallas suburb of DeSoto in August either failed to activate their body-worn cameras or turned them off at some point during the incident, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Patrol•by Edited by staff•March 5, 2019

Upstate New York Officer Announces Run for School Board Seat

Paul Kudela—who has worked as a patrol officer for the department and is currently a detective—said that his background as a former teacher in the Niagara Falls City School District will allow him to make informed decisions that enhance the quality of education for all students.

Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2019

Off-Duty Alabama State Trooper Injured in Massive Tornado

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said that Sergeant Robert Burroughs is currently being treated in the Intensive Care Unit at a local hospital.

Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2019

Missouri Officer Accused of Killing Colleague Appears in Court

Nathaniel Hendren has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and armed criminal action in the shooting death of fellow officer Katlyn Alix.

Patrol•by Edited by staff•March 5, 2019

Texas Police Fatally Shoot Shotgun-Wielding Gunman

An officer with the San Antonio (TX) Police Department was forced to return fire on a man who reportedly fired a shotgun at him, fatally striking the gunman.

Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2019

Video: Former Drug Addict Credits California Officer with Saving his Life

A recovering drug addict says that an officer with the San Francisco Police Department who arrested him several times eventually saved his life.

Training•by Edited by Staff•March 5, 2019

VirTra Introduces Subscription Program for Simulators, Software, and Certified Training Materials

VirTra, Inc., a global provider of training simulators for law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets, has officially launched its Subscription Training & Equipment Partnership (STEP) program for government agencies. The addition of STEP to VirTra’s business model allows agencies to utilize VirTra’s unique, certified, simulation training on a subscription basis, VirTra says.

Patrol•by Edited by Staff•March 4, 2019

CA Supreme Court Rules Pension Benefits Can be Reduced, But Pensions Are Protected

In a unanimous decision written by Chief Justice Tani-Cantil Sakauye, the court upheld California’s 2012 repeal of the “air time” benefit that allowed state workers to buy credits toward retirement service.

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