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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 22, 2018

Massachusetts Chiefs Oppose Legislation That Would Limit Social Media Checks of Recruits

The law would prohibit department heads from scouring personal social media accounts. The group wants to be able to dig through social media profiles to help screen candidates and protect the public from those who could “tarnish the badge.”

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 9, 2018

Georgia Deputy Had His Ex-Wife Arrested Because He Didn't Like Her Facebook Post

Anne King and a friend found themselves behind bars for a few hours in 2015 after reportedly bad-mouthing King's ex-husband, a Georgia deputy, with posts on Facebook. Now King is suing her ex and his colleague for violating her constitutional rights.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 8, 2018

Law Enforcement Agencies Celebrate International Women's Day

In celebration of International Women's Day, law enforcement agencies across the country are showing support for female officers and other employees through photos and videos posted online.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 30, 2018

Video: Facebook Changes Concern Local Police, Government Agencies

A recent change at Facebook is having an impact on police and government agencies that's making them worried. The social media giant has changed its algorithm and residents may not be able to easily see posts from cities and counties.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 26, 2018

Video: 'The Rock' Sends Words of Encouragement to CO Deputy Wounded in Shooting

"The Rock" sent a message via Twitter to wounded Douglas County (CO) Sheriff's Office Deputy Jeff Pelle, who's a huge fan of his, wishing him a speedy recovery.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2018

Video: Dashcam Shows MN Deputy Nearly Hit by Car

A harrowing dashcam video released by the Washington County (MN) Sheriff's Office shows Deputy Greg Reiter being thrown to the ground after a car struck an SUV at an intersection.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2018

GA Sheriff Uses Humorous Facebook Posts to Discourage Drivers from Testing Icy Roads

While the winter weather wouldn’t be considered extreme in many parts of the country, Georgians are not known for their winter driving skills. A light dusting of snow is enough to shut down schools.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2018

AZ Agency Asked Public to Help Name New Crisis Response Dog

A Labrador retriever, Chase is a replacement for Fozzie, a dog that died last year. The department says Fozzie was the nation's first Crisis Response Canine.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 27, 2017

MD Officer Rescues Bald Eagle on Christmas Eve

Lt. Woods "quickly responded with his gear and gently scooped the eagle up, placed her in an eagle transport box, and took her to Owl Moon Raptor Rescue.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 7, 2017

107-Year-Old Retired Trooper Celebrates Birthday with Michigan State Police

According to the post, Sgt. Clarence Bonter retired from the Michigan State Police Paw Paw post in 1966 after 29 years of service.

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