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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 27, 2016

Federal Court Rules Police Justified in Shooting Dogs if They Move, Bark During Home Entry

The decision, which only applies in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, stems from a 2013 incident in Battle Creek, Michigan, where, according to court documents, police shot and killed a dog while executing a search warrant on a home looking for drugs.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 27, 2016

Doctors Say Trauma Kit, Quick Response by Fellow Officers Saved Ohio Rookie Struck by Vehicle

Dayton police say doctors believe quick thinking by an officer and a tourniquet kit likely saved the life of another officer struck by a motorist on Interstate 75 last week.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 27, 2016

Ohio Officers Go to Wrong Address on Call, Find Moving Holiday Tribute to Fallen

Two Ohio officer went to the wrong house on a call recently and found a moving tribute to fallen LEOs on the homeowner's Christmas tree.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 26, 2016

Beard Ban Over for Detroit Police

The Detroit Police Department has shed its old policy on facial hair, ushering in a new choice for officers: beards.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 16, 2016

Cleveland Cop Killer Put Back On Death Row

An appeals court on Thursday returned Quisi Bryan to death row after ruling that a federal judge improperly overturned his murder convictions in the 2000 killing of a Cleveland police officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 15, 2016

Former Officer Charged Over Shooting That Sparked Milwaukee Riots

Former Milwaukee police officer Dominque Heaggan-Brown who shot and killed Sylville Smith in September, sparking days of rioting in the city's Sherman Park neighborhood, has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 15, 2016

Slain VA Trooper's Father Creates Billboard to Support Police

Dermyer, whose son was shot and killed earlier this year, said it’s been a tough time, especially with the holidays. Instead of sadness, he wanted to send a message of support to all police officers for what they do every day.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2016

Homemade Tourniquet, Quick Thinking Help Chicago Police Save Gunshot Victim

Chicago Police Officers David Watson and Paul Moreno used an improvised tourniquet to help save the life of a 17-year-old male shot in the left leg, right leg, groin, and buttocks. On Tuesday, the officers received the officer of the month award for their efforts.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2016

Arkansas Sheriff's Department Hit With 'Ransomware' Pays Hackers

Klatt stressed that no data was stolen and it all remained on the system. But the encryption meant no one could use it unless the ransom was paid. The hackers demanded three "bitcoin," the value of which that day was about $2,440.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2016

Video: Indiana Town Without Police Department After Every Officer Quits

An entire Indiana town has no police officers after every single one walked off the job. The officers blame the Bunker Hill Town Council for the situation.

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