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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 14, 2014

DOJ to Conduct Broad Review of Police Tactics

The Justice Department is leading a broad review of police tactics, including the kind of deadly force that prompted recent protests in Missouri and New York, a federal law enforcement official said Tuesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 14, 2014

L.A. Police Protective League Comments on LAPD Shooting of Gun-Grab Suspect

Los Angeles Police Protective League President Tyler Izen issued a statement regarding the shooting of gun grab suspect Ezell Ford Monday. "Increasingly, in the immediate aftermath of any police shooting, unvetted statements by persons claiming to be witnesses are given prominent play. The Ezell Ford incident is no exception," he said.

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Articlesby Kristine Meldrum DenholmAugust 14, 2014

Improving Police Mental Health Response

While mass shootings are most prominent in the nation's mind, mental illness is often part of the common calls officers face, including domestics, substance abuse, emotional distress, armed persons, and suicide by cop.

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Articlesby David GriffithAugust 14, 2014

Caught in the Middle of Public Rage Against the Government

Federal officers are not alone in drawing the ire of anti-government types. There's a lot of rage nationwide against all forms of authority...including you.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 13, 2014

Police Adviser Appears on PBS to Discuss Ferguson, NYPD Incidents

Retired LAPD captain and Police Advisory Board Member Greg Meyer appeared on "PBS NewsHour" earlier this week to discuss the Ferguson, Mo., shooting and the NYPD choke hold incidents.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 13, 2014

St. Louis County Officer Shoots, Critically Wounds Man Near Site of Ferguson OIS Protests

The shooting happened near Chambers and Sheffingdell Court, not far from the site of protests against police over Saturday's fatal shooting of Michael Brown. The location is in unincorporated St. Louis County, less than a mile from the QuikTrip in Ferguson that was looted and burned Sunday night.

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Videosby Staff WriterAugust 13, 2014

Police Adviser Appears on PBS to Discuss Ferguson, NYPD Incidents

Retired LAPD captain and Police Advisory Board Member Greg Meyer appeared on "PBS NewsHour" earlier this week to discuss the Ferguson, Mo., shooting and the NYPD choke hold incidents. Meyer was called to appear on the show because of his experience investigating and testifying about officer use of force.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 12, 2014

California Bank Robbery Hostage was Killed by Stockton Police During July Incident

California bank robbery hostage Misty Holt-Singh, 41, died after being shot 10 times by Stockton police officers, Stockton Police Chief Eric Jones revealed at a news conference Monday.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 12, 2014

Dodge Charger Pursuit Refreshed for 2015

For the refresh, the Dodge Charger Pursuit gets sleeker styling, improved brakes, and several updates in the cockpit, including a new 7-inch instrument screen and next-generation Uconnect 5.0 infotainment system with Bluetooth as standard equipment.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 11, 2014

Mom Sues Police Over TASER Use on 8-Year-Old Girl

Pierre (S.D.) PD police are being sued by the mother of an 8-year-old girl, claiming police used excessive force when they used a TASER on the girl during a 2013 incident at their home.

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