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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 28, 2019

MS-13 Members Reportedly Plan to Attack Off-Duty NYPD Officers

Officers with the New York Police Department—by far the nation's largest metropolitan police agency—have been told that they may be targets of one of the nation's most notorious gangs, particularly while off duty.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 28, 2019

California Officer, Vandalism Suspect Struck by Passing Car During Arrest

The department said on Twitter, "Officers attempted to take a suspect into custody for a vandalism crime. The suspect ran from the officers. While taking the suspect into custody in the street, both were stuck by an oncoming vehicle. One officer is in stable condition. The suspect has life threating [sic] injuries."

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 28, 2019

U.S. Capitol Police Service Weapon Found in Capitol Bathroom

A lieutenant with the U.S. Capitol Police reportedly left his service weapon unattended earlier this week, and it was found later by another Capitol Police officer during a "routine safety sweep."

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 28, 2019

Iowa Department Seeks to Add School Resource Officers

The Dubuque Police Department has just five SROs to protect the 19 schools in the district, so they want to add three more.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 28, 2019

Detroit Officer Fired for Allegedly Posting Racially Insensitive Comments on Social Media

According to the Detroit Free Press, Chief James Craig said that 24 allegations were brought against Officer Gary Steele, 11 of which were sustained.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 28, 2019

South Carolina Standoff Ends Without Incident as Burglary Suspect Surrenders

Officers with the Charleston (SC) Police Department were able to bring an armed standoff with a burglary suspect to a peaceful conclusion when the subject surrendered without incident on Wednesday afternoon.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 28, 2019

Florida Officer Struck by Vehicle Treated at Local Hospital

An officer with the Boynton Beach (FL) Police Department was struck by a vehicle as he was involved in a foot pursuit of a shoplifting suspect.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 28, 2019

U.S. Supreme Court Rules for Alabama Cop Killer on Death Row

The Supreme Court of the United States is now ordering a new state court hearing to determine whether an Alabama death row inmate is so affected by dementia that he cannot be executed.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•February 27, 2019

Magna-Matic Defense Releases CRT-AR Carbon Removal Tool

The CRT-AR is a comprehensive carbon removal tool for both the AR-15 and AR-10. Magna-Matic Defense says with its multiple tips it can clean the bolt, bolt carrier, bolt carrier rear, and firing pin of both rifle platforms.

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Investigations•by Staff Writer•February 27, 2019

Agent Joined FBI After Oklahoma City Bombing, Retires After Stopping Another Planned Attack

Johnson says his career has come full circle with the arrest of Christopher P. Hasson. Federal authorities contend the U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant stockpiled weapons and planned a widespread domestic terrorist attack targeting politicians and journalists.

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