Devallis Rutledge

Ohio Campus Officers Could Get New Student-Designed Uniforms That are Less Tactical

UC design student Christine Hoy, 22, told Cincinnati.com that past police uniform trends in the United States had a bulky, military look, which the students want to change. "A tactical look isn't ideal," she said. "It makes them seem like they aren't part of the community and don't represent the community."

South Carolina Officers Capture Escaped Pet Kangaroo

The owner posted on Facebook a video that talked about how the kangaroo got loose. It was a goat who unlatched the gate, allowing the kangaroo to hop away.

Gangs and Electronic Surveillance—Part I

Sometimes separate local, state, or county police are used for physical surveillance. Occasionally when intercepted communications seem to have gone dormant, the surveillance team will also be used to deliberately arrest or conduct a traffic stop on individuals to cause them to increase their criminal communications or "tickle the wire."

Tactical Equipment Bag

Fox Outdoor Products' equipment bag features a unique design that's suitable for both Tactical and Enforcement use. It is NTOA member tested and recommended and comes with numerous enhanced features.

Hyde Engineering Group Water Rescue Frisbuoy

Roy Harris and Mike Siegfried

South Carolina Deputy Rolls His SUV

An on-duty Richland County (S.C.) deputy will not be charged in a Friday night  accident where South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers say he ran a red light and slammed into another driver. Troopers say Proffitt's blue lights were not on when he tried to go through the intersection. The cruiser flipped over and the other car was totaled. The deputy was treated for minor injuries at the hospital. The other driver, 22-year-old Katie Miles has scratches and bruises.

Confessions of a Teenage Vandal

I find it hard to be too stern with teenage pranksters. Some say most of the best cops could have gone either way in their youth. I don't know about that, but I'm truly grateful to that good Firestone sheriff's deputy.