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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 27, 2011

California Officer Shoots 16-Year-Old During Knife Attack

Three 16-year-old boys had robbed a 41-year-old woman of her cell phone and some personal items before being confronted by officers. One boy then grabbed, and stabbed, the officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 27, 2011

Oakland Cop Shoots Man Who Exited Vehicle With Two Weapons

Martin Flenaugh, 19, was the passenger in a car driven by parolee Jerome Brown, 24, who was arrested after a foot pursuit. Brown has convictions for possession of stolen property and being an accessory.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 26, 2011

California Agency Pays $150,000 To Settle Suit With Lieutenant

Lt. Robin Heinemann, who won a class action settlement against the department in 1998 after suing for sexual harassment, said conditions in the department deteriorated again to the point that "she simply couldn't take it any more."

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 26, 2011

L.A. County Sheriff Hires Hanger One To Equip New Copters

Hangar One will add a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) camera system with live video-feed down-linking to each craft. An on-board GPS-based mapping system and multi-band digital radio communications will allow the aircrew to provide real-time support to law enforcement personnel and operational command centers.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2011

LAPD Continues Search for School Officer's Shooter

LAPD Chief Charlie Beck has said the suspect is white, in his 40s, wears a ponytail and is believed to be from the local area.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2011

Ex-California Sheriff Surrenders for Prison Term

Michael Carona, dubbed "America's Sheriff" in 2009, was Orange County's top cop before he was indicted, tried and convicted of trying to convince a former top aide to lie for him during a spreading federal investigation of corruption in the sheriff's department.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2011

Reward for Los Angeles School Officer's Shooting Bumped to $100K

The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the gunman who wounded a school police officer in Woodland Hills has been increased to $100,000 with a contribution from the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL).

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2011

Ballistic Vest Saves Los Angeles School Officer

Officer Jeff Stenroos, 30, was wearing a ballistic vest at the time of the incident and was conscious and talking after being shot Wednesday morning as he confronted a suspect who appeared to be breaking into vehicles near El Camino Real High School.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2011

Oakland Chief May Depart for San Jose Chief Job

Anthony Batts, who was recruited from Long Beach (Calif.) PD in 2009, has seen his ranks fall from a nearly 800-officer force to the current 657 sworn, due to budget cuts.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 15, 2011

California Sheriff To Add 359 Final Model Year Crown Vics

The fleet purchase will ensure consistent use of the Crown Victorias for three to four years, which will save money as worn-out patrol units are retired, and their parts are recycled and installed in the newer vehicles, sheriff's officials said.

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