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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonNovember 18, 2010

L.A. County Sheriff Tests 2011-12 Patrol Vehicles

The same vehicles tested in Michigan — new entries included Ford's 2012 Police Interceptors, Chevrolet's 2011 Caprice PPV, and Kawasaki's Concours 14P motorcycle — arrived in Fontana along with two rear-axle ratio 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit cars, Honda's ST1300 motorcycle, and an alt-fuel conversion Ford Crown Vic.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 17, 2010

Slain Riverside Officer's Memorial Draws 6,000

Fallen Riverside (Calif.) PD officer Ryan Bonaminio received a hero's farewell Tuesday in a poignant service marked by standing ovations, military salutes and countless tears.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 16, 2010

Riverside Officer Begged for Mercy Before Parolee Shot Him

Officer Ryan Bonaminio was chasing Green through the city's Fairmount Park when he slipped and fell and, while in a "vulnerable position," he was attacked by Green and had his gun taken away, according to Chief Sergio Diaz.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 12, 2010

Hundreds Gather for Vigil for Riverside Officer

The "In the Spirit of Ryan" vigil was dominated by tears and stories by friends and relatives who are recalling the 27-year-old officer who was shot and killed Sunday night.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 11, 2010

CHP Arrests Mentally Unstable Man, After Bridge Standoff

When California Highway Patrol officers arrived, Carlos-Valentino was brandishing what appeared to be a handgun, which he threw into the water below. He later said it was a pellet gun.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonNovember 11, 2010

Video Network Brings Real-Time Data to Pursuing Officers

The Gardena (Calif.) PD is the latest to implement a wireless surveillance camera network to help identify suspects and vehicles in city facilities, parks and public thoroughfares.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 10, 2010

Suspect Likely Shot California Officer With Duty Weapon

Earl Ellis Green, 44, of Rubidoux was arrested by police and FBI agents at a Target store in Riverside. He has been charged with murder and a parole violation.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 9, 2010

Slain California Cop's Dash-Cam Image Fuels Manhunt

The suspect was last seen wearing dark clothing and a light colored baseball cap and believed to be armed with a handgun. Additionally, the department said the suspect's vehicle was a stolen rental big rig that was recovered a few miles from the crime scene.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 8, 2010

Big-Rig Trucker Kills California Cop In Park Gunfight

Officer Ryan Bonaminio, a four-year veteran of the department and a U.S. Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, had responded to a hit-and-run call.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 8, 2010

Oakland To Lose More Officers, After Funding Measures Fail

Following the layoff of 80 Oakland officers in July due to city budget shortfalls, the department now stands at 673 officers. However, the city can only support 637 officers through June.

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