2 California Officers "Caught in the Act" of Helping Elderly Man with Yard Work

Two officers with the Elk Grove (CA) Police Department were "caught in the act" of helping an 82-year-old man clear some overgrown shrubs and tree limbs from his property.

South Carolina PD Transitions to SIG P320 and P365 Pistols

The Sumter (SC) Police Department has adopted both the SIG Sauer P320, and the P365 pistols, chambered in 9mm, as their official duty pistols.

Assistant Chief Dies One Week after Suffering Brain Aneurysm

Assistant Chief of Police Dennis Vincent with the Brigham City (UT) Police Department died one week after suffering a brain aneurysm while participating in his annual physical fitness evaluation.

Ohio Police Determine Reports of Active Shooter in Movie Theater to be a Hoax

Authorities said that 911 calls came in at just before 2300 hours local time with reports of a loud "pop" in the theater.

South Carolina Officer Seen on Surveillance Camera Throwing Football with Boy

A 10-year-old boy was tossing a football to himself when an officer with the Summerville (SC) Police Department stopped his patrol vehicle and asked him if he had anyone to play with.

Oregon Police Find Pistol in Man's "To-Go" Food Order Box

Police officers with the Gresham Police Department found a loaded semi-automatic pistol and spare magazine in a man's "to-go" food order box.

Kansas Officer Hospitalized after Collision in Vehicle Pursuit

A police officer with the Derby (KS) Police Department was transported to a hospital after a vehicle pursuit in that city on Wednesday afternoon.

Chicago PD In Transition

NYC to Offer Unlimited Sick Leave to City Employees With 9/11-Related Illnesses

New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio has agreed to provide unlimited sick leave to city employees who have 9/11-related illnesses.

Dallas Police Ask City Council for Permission to Acquire, Deploy Drones

The Dallas (TX) Police Department recently made their case to that city's Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee that the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for missions such as search and rescue would benefit the city.