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Newsby Staff WriterJune 8, 2020

Denver Police Department Bans Chokeholds and Makes Other UOF Policy Changes

The Denver Police Department on Sunday announced changes to the department's use-of-force policies, banning chokeholds and requiring officers to report any incident in which they point a sidearm at an individual.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 2, 2020

LAPD Chief Defends Police Using Patrol Vehicle Against Rioters

Los Angeles Police Chief Michael Moore on Monday defended the actions of officers who used a police vehicle to push aside rioters who were reportedly threatening them on Sunday in downtown Los Angeles.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 20, 2020

Charlotte Names New Police Chief

Jennings is currently a CMPD Deputy Chief overseeing the Support Services group, including the Community Services Bureau. He will take over the role once Chief Kerr Putney retires after the Republican National Convention scheduled for August 24-27.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 7, 2020

Fired California Chief Files Lawsuit Against City

The former chief of the Oakland (CA) Police Department filed a whistleblower claim against the city, the first step toward filing a lawsuit over her termination in February.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 4, 2020

San Francisco Chief Bans Use of "Thin Blue Line" Facial Masks

The chief of the San Francisco Police Department has banned the use of facial masks that bear the pattern of the "Thin Blue Line" flag during the COVID-19 pandemic .

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2020

77 Savannah Officers Sign HR Complaint Against Chief Claiming Favoritism, Disrespect

The names of Northwest Precinct Capt. Cary Hill, Southside Precinct Capt. Michelle Halford, Eastside Precinct Capt. George Gundich and Central Precinct Capt. Tonya Reid appear among the 77 staffers who signed the complaint.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2020

Interim California Chief Named as Permanent Chief of Department

The Bakersfield (CA) Police Department has named Assistant Chief Greg Terry as the new chief for the agency.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 17, 2020

Detroit Chief Recovers from COVID-19, Returns to Duty

Detroit Police Chief James Craig returned to work Thursday saying he is recovered from COVID-19 after fighting the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus for weeks.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 13, 2020

Illinois Chief Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash While En Route to a Call

Chief Terry Engle died from what were termed "multiple traumatic injuries"after his patrol vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a tree.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 13, 2020

Pennsylvania Police Chief Dies From Complications of Asthma Attack

The acting chief of police for the Aliquippa City (PA) Police Department has reportedly died from complications of a major asthma attack following a foot pursuit in late March.

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