Gerald Garner

Judge Defends Sending Accused NYPD Officer's Killer to Rehab Instead of Jail

The Manhattan judge who pushed the sweetheart deal that let an accused cop killer go to drug rehab instead of prison defended his decision Wednesday — saying “I don’t get a crystal ball when I get a robe.”

Feds to Investigate Ferguson PD Over Civil Rights Allegations

Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. this week will launch a broad civil rights investigation into the Ferguson (Mo.) Police Department, according to two federal law enforcement officials.

Ohio Cop Fired for Verbally Abusing CCW Holder

A Canton (Ohio) Police officer who threatened a concealed-carry permit holder at a traffic stop has been fired by his agency. Patrolman Daniel Harless can appeal Safety Director Thomas Ream's decision.

Sessions Questions Obama DOJ’s Conclusions in Ferguson and Chicago Police Reports

New U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has questioned reports published by his agency about policing in Chicago and Ferguson, Missouri, describing "some of it" as "pretty anecdotal and not so scientifically based."

Chiefs Tell A.G. Holder Why They Oppose Ariz. Immigration Law

The chiefs have taken the position that the law will drive a wedge between the police and immigrant communities, and divert police from investigating more serious crimes.

15 Officers Awarded Medal of Valor

Fifteen law enforcement officers were awarded the Medal of Valor for their heroic acts during a Wednesday ceremony at the White House. Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder handed out the honor.

Florida Deputies Thwart Mass Shooting, Possible Ambushes of Police After FBI Tip

The search of the man’s residence yielded 18 firearms, body armor, rifle plates, a helmet, and 12,000 rounds of ammunition. The deputies found he had a full Class B Palm Beach County SO uniform and gear.

Officer Michael Rayburn