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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2011

Slain N.Y. Cop Was a Proactive Veteran

Chief Ron Knapp described Officer John Falcone as an active officer who "was always the first one in the middle of it, as he was this time."

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2011

N.Y. Officer Critically Wounded In Gunfire, Two Dead

A Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) Police officer was shot in the face and three officers were injured during a Friday shoot-out at a New York train station. The shoot-out also left a husband and wife dead.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 17, 2011

Bad Taillight Leads To Fatal Gunfight In Florida

Jason A. Wilson, 29, was fatally shot in New Port Richey, after officers pulled over a vehicle with him riding in the back seat at 1:45 a.m. Wilson fired after a deputy yelled "gun."

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 16, 2011

Seattle Cop Who Fatally Shot Woodcarver Won't Face Charges

In announcing the decision Wednesday morning, King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg said he was troubled by some of Birk's actions, such as the officer's quick decision to fire. Satterberg also said he saw no malicious intent by the officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 12, 2011

Mexican National Chases, Opens Fire On Calif. Sheriff's Deputy

The deputy, who has not been identified, was not injured. He returned fire, wounding the suspect who has been identified as 25-year-old Armando Gonzalez.

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Inside the Badge by Nick JacobellisFebruary 9, 2011

How To Determine a Basic LE Combat Load

During my law enforcement career, I found it no real burden or inconvenience to carry one or two spare magazines or one or two extra speed loaders. One trick I learned is to invert double-magazine pouches to make them fit in a way that flatters your body and protrudes less.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 7, 2011

N.J. Officer Shot In Roadside Gunfight

Paramus (N.J.) Police Officer Rachel Morgan was shot several times while exchanging gunfire with a suspect, who she attempted to pull over for speeding and driving with fictitious plates.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 7, 2011

Man Who Shot Paramus Officer Turned Gun On Himself

The 23-year-old north New Jersey man who shot a Paramus (N.J.) Police officer after a vehicle pursuit on Sunday turned the gun on himself during the gunfight, suffering severe brain damage.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2011

Oakland Police Kill Man Pointing Fake Rifle

Officers fatally shot 39-year-old Matthew Cicelski outside his ex-girlfriend's home as he walked around the 5500 block of Taft Avenue clad in camouflage clothing. Neighbors reported Cicelski walking up and down and "prancing" along Taft Avenue as if he were "patrolling" the street.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2011

Tampa OIS Suspect Grabbed Officer's Weapon

Officer William B. Cain called for backup and eventually pulled the car over, after running the plate and determining the driver had a suspended license. After the suspect was able to get a hand on the officer's gun, Officer Scott Savitt shot him twice fatally.

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