Patrol: Page 28

Pittsburgh City Leaders Voice Concerns About Police Staffing

Cara Cruz, a public safety spokesperson, said there are 719 sworn officers currently, plus 64 recruits currently working to become full-fledged officers.

2 Florida Motor Deputies Killed, Third Critically Injured in “Horrific Accident”

All three injured deputies were airlifted to a local hospital. Two were pronounced dead on arrival. The third is in the ICU following surgery and is reportedly in critical but stable condition.

Pbso467971401 18466025251016462 6535692414808080170 N

New York Man Pleads Guilty to Burning Down Trooper’s Home Over Ticket

Court documents and testimony say that in 2023, the suspect was pulled over in Middletown by the trooper and issued traffic tickets. “Early the next morning, a fire was started at the home of the Trooper’s father in Warwick,” the district attorney said.

Ohio Officer Praised for Pulling Man from Burning Truck

Driver Watching Movie on Phone Crashed into 3 Sheriff’s Vehicles in Florida

According to a crash report, the deputies' cars were in the southbound lanes with the emergency lights activated, and flares placed on the roadway to redirect traffic.

Man Drew Weapon on Florida Deputy Before Fatal Shooting

Deputies approached the car and the driver was willing to show his hands but drew a handgun when Deputy Jared Mincemeyer asked him to get out of the car.

Suspect holding handgun moments before he was fatally shot by a Hillsborough County, Florida, sheriff's deputy.

Kidnapping Victim Rescued After Suspect Runs into Police Vehicle

The suspect’s car lost control and hit the back of a Woods Cross police car on the Legacy Highway overpass. The car was parked as officers were working to deploy a spike strip.

Video: Suspect Throws Hatchet at Massachusetts Troopers’ Vehicle

A newly sworn trooper from the latest training troop and his veteran training partner were working in their vehicle when a man approached them. State police said they observed the man was carrying a hatchet, knives and a machete.

Massachusetts State Police say this suspect threw a hatchet at the passenger side windshield of a patrol vehicle. The blur on the right of this photo is reportedly the hatchet.

Chicago Mayor Told Not to Attend Slain Officer’s Funeral

"The family of Officer Enrique Martinez continues to be in my prayers as they prepare to lay him to rest. I heard from the family and am honoring their request and will no longer plan to attend the honors funeral services," the mayor's statement read.

The funeral of Officer Enrique Martinez of the Chicago Police Department. Officer Martinez was killed during a traffic stop Nov. 4.

Phoenix Officers Save Driver from Car Submerged in Pool

In the video released by Phoenix PD, the officer uses a metal rod to break through the sunroof and pulls the motorist out of the car.

Phoenix Screenshot 2024 11 14 164642

Activists Call for Firing of Chicago Officers Allegedly on Oath Keepers List

Chicago police have declined to take disciplinary action against those officers. Now there are calls for Mayor Brandon Johnson to establish a civilian task force.

Colorado Officer Shoots Mountain Lion on School Campus

Officers coordinated with Colorado Parks and Wildlife but wildlife officers had a long travel time to the scene. Greeley officers tried to contain the mountain lion, and the department issued warning telling people not to enter the area.

Page 28 of 2412