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Newsby Staff WriterJune 29, 2018

California Police Take Down Massive Illegal Fireworks Operation

A California task force comprised of undercover officers and bomb squad personnel seized approximately 14,000 pounds of illegal fireworks.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 29, 2018

Washington Police Union Says Officers Are Quitting Over City Politics

The Seattle Police Guild called the departures a “mass exodus” that would affect public safety.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 28, 2018

As July 4 Nears, California Police Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks

For the first time, Watsonville (CA) Police will be issuing criminal citations to those who light up illegal fireworks such as M-80s, bottle rockets, mortars, and more.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 28, 2018

Washington Department Set to Update its Use-of-Force Policy

Chief Craig Meidl said that most of the department is already using the proposed principles and tactics — including using time, distance, cover and de-escalation — but said that some officers who “could benefit from those being codified in an official policy.”

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2018

Video: Squirrel Steals Donut from Alaskan Officer

The Anchorage Police Department posted a video online of a squirrel shown against a backdrop of police cruisers allegedly running off with an officer's donut.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2018

California Woman Punches K-9, Officer After Pursuit

A woman wanted on an assault warrant was arrested after leading Palo Alto, CA, police on a car and foot chase, but not before punching an officer and striking a police dog early Wednesday, according to police.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2018

New LAPD Chief Michel Moore Sworn In

The City Council voted unanimously to confirm Michel Moore, 57, to lead the Los Angeles Police Department.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2018

VirTra's Training Simulators Chosen by 3 of Largest U.S. LE Departments

The Dallas Police Department, the San Francisco Police Department, and the Southern Desert Regional Police Academy (SDRPA) in Las Vegas have selected VirTra's V-300 use of force, de-escalation, and active shooter training simulator.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 26, 2018

Heather Locklear Arrested for Allegedly Attacking a Police Officer

The Ventura County Sheriff's Department said that the 56-year-old “was heavily intoxicated and arguing with friends and family before she attacked the deputies and kicked a medic in the chest.”

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 26, 2018

California Church Tells Congregation to Stop Calling Police

The church especially wants to avoid calls to police over homeless individuals who are in crisis due to mental health problems, intoxication, drug overdose, or some combination of the three.

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