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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 13, 2018

California Officer Dies at Hospital after Suffering Off-Duty Medical Emergency

The Costa Mesa (CA) Police Department is grieving the loss of veteran motorcycle Officer Oscar Reyes, who died after being transported to a hospital after suffering a medical emergency at his home.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2018

Four Bystanders Tried to Keep Severely Beaten Connecticut Officer Alive

According to information released by the South Windsor (CT) Police Department, four people—a sheriff's deputy and two nurses—were alternating performing chest compressions while another man forced air into Sergeant Matthew Mainieri's body.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2018

Off-Duty California Officer Kills Wife, Self in Shopping Mall

The Wheats continued arguing and moved into the parking lot, where Brad Wheat shot his wife multiple times before turning the gun on himself, the sheriff’s office reported.

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Articlesby Dave YoungSeptember 4, 2018

Surviving as a Hostage

As police officers (and especially if you work corrections) in the United States or Canada, you have to ask this question: What would you do if you were taken hostage?

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 4, 2018

Connecticut Officer Dies of Injuries Sustained While Trying to Break Up Off-Duty Fight

Sergeant Matthew Mainieri of the South Windsor (CT) Police Department has died from injuries sustained in an off-duty incident while trying to break up a fight.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 2, 2018

Off-Duty Georgia Officer Shot During Attempted Robbery, Wounds Suspects

Two off-duty officers were leaving a lounge in South Fulton (GA) when they were approached by two men attacked one of the officers in an attempted robbery.

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Articlesby Doug WyllieAugust 30, 2018

Off-Duty Safety Tips

It's no secret that groups like Antifa and Anonymous are simpatico, and when you add BLM activists to the mix, you have a troika of anti-police groups that is not to be underestimated. Consequently, officers must maintain vigilant watch for threats while off duty.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 30, 2018

Former Virginia Officer Charged in 6-Month-Old Daughter's Death

A former police officer with the Fairfax County (VA) Police Department turned himself in to Maryland police and was charged with multiple counts of child abuse in the death of his six-month-old daughter Harper in October 2017.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 30, 2018

2 Arrests in Beating of Off-Duty Police Officer

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an attempt to take a scooter from an off-duty police officer, according to a report in the Washington Post.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 28, 2018

No 'Stand Your Ground' Immunity for Former Florida Officer

To be granted the "stand your ground" immunity, defendants must believe they are in imminent danger, be in a place they have the right to be and are not taking part in a criminal act, according to Florida law.

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