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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieOctober 28, 2022

University of Virginia Cops Now Training in "Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity"

Training in "Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity" goes well beyond the well-intentioned effort to hire, train, and retain in the ranks individuals from a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds. It addresses somewhat more abstract concepts such as cultural competency, microaggressions, implicit bias, confirmation bias, and others.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 27, 2022

Man Gets 7.5 Years for Dragging Officer into Crowd During Jan. 6 Riot

In their own pre-sentencing memorandum, prosecutors said as the crowd retreated, Head "wrapped his arm around Officer Fanone's neck and emitted a sickening yell to his fellow rioters — 'I've got one,'" dragging the officer into the mob.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 26, 2022

VA Officers Shot Responding to Emotionally Disturbed Person

Information suggested that the suspect, who was also shot and is now in custody, attacked one officer while the officer's partner was upstairs interviewing family members.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 24, 2022

Dallas Chief: Parolee Killing 2 Nurses at Hospital was “Failure of Criminal Justice System”

The suspect pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery in May 2015 and was sentenced to 8 years in prison.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 24, 2022

Off-Duty New York Officer Mugged, Badge Taken

One of the suspects pulled a gun and demanded the victims’ property, officers said. The Wallkill officer lost his wallet and shield in the stick-up.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamOctober 20, 2022

IACP 2022: Fully Rugged Tablet, Covert Communications, and Electric Patrol Bikes

While walking the aisles this week at IACP 2022, I found everything from ALPR systems and new body-worn cameras to apparel, and nearly anything else that would help an officer or a department.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2022

Fired San Antonio Officer Charged Over On-Duty Shooting

James Brennand, who was fired last week, has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant in connection with the shooting of 17-year-old Erik Cantu.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 11, 2022

Officer Saved Baby in 2000, Last Week He Pinned a Badge on Her

Her mother, who works in dispatch, began digging. After several calls, she was able to get in contact with Sgt. Jeff Valdivia, who still works with the Escondido Police Department.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 28, 2022

NV Officer Fatally Shoots Man After Being Shot with Replica BB Handgun

“Preliminarily, the investigation suggests the weapon produced was a replica BB gun; however, further investigation is needed to confirm the capability of the suspected weapon,” the department states in a social media post.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2022

Police in NC Tourist Town Coping with 34% Increase in Violent Crime

Chief David Zack says his department is down more than 100 sworn officers since May 2020, and that they are struggling to maintain visibility while "operating at almost 42% down every single day."

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