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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 10, 2021

NJ Chief Charged Over Having Officers Work for His Business

The chief is accused of conspiracy, official misconduct and corruption of public resources in connection with an alleged abuse of power that benefited his funeral home.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2021

PA Chief Placed on Leave After Officer Arrested Over Capitol Riot

North Cornwall Township Police Chief John Leahy was temporarily placed on paid administrative leave, the township’s board of supervisors announced in a news release Monday.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2021

AL Chief Thanks Illinois Governor for Signing Police Reform Bill, Sending Good Officers South

“We’ve got a lot of applicants in the lead up to this and now post bill signing from good, sharp, well-educated people of character who are currently serving as police officers in Illinois.”

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 17, 2021

Boston-Area Chief Reduces Agency's Long Guns by 20% at Urging of Activist

As a result of conversations with activist Loren Crowe who served in Afghanistan, Commissioner Branville Bard decided to eliminate camouflage uniforms and identified 20% of the department’s long guns like sniper rifles, M4s and shotguns that could be removed.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 16, 2021

Capitol Police Vote No Confidence in New Chief

The union said that 92% of its members voted no confidence in acting Chief Yogananda Pittman, who assumed the role two days after the riots. Union Chairman Gus Papathanasiou said there are leaders within the department that are better suited for leadership.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 10, 2021

Oakland Police Veteran Sworn in as City's New Chief

Deputy Chief LaRonne Armstrong was sworn in as Oakland's Police Chief Monday morning. He is a 22-year veteran of the department.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 5, 2021

NJ Chief "Claws" Across Ice to Rescue Mother and Toddler from Frozen River

"I lay down on my stomach and just started digging into the ice with my fingers to claw my way out. It felt like eternity with her screaming,” Chief Mike Foligno said.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2021

Ohio Chief Steps Down Over Controversial Police Shootings

Columbus Police Division Chief Thomas Quinlan will move into the role of deputy chief for the department as the city conducts a national search for his replacement, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther announced Thursday.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2021

Illinois Chief Says Department Will Ditch Body Cameras if Reform Law Signed by Governor

Chief Patrick Kreis says the legislation could make officers criminally responsible if their cameras fail to record an incident.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 27, 2021

Mississippi Chiefs Plan to Grade State's Lawmakers on Police Support

The association has listed three measures it supports and will grade lawmakers on this session, including state money to help small departments provide bullet-resistant vests, $1,220 a year in supplemental pay for officers at accredited departments.

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