FBI Turns 3 Hackers into Assets Assisting in Anti-Hacking Investigations

Three convicted hackers—22-year-old Paras Jha, 21-year-old Josiah White, and 22-year-old Dalton Norman—continue to cooperate with the FBI on cybercrime and cybersecurity matters, as well as continued cooperation with and assistance to law enforcement and the broader research community, according to a DOJ press release.

Shots Fired: Tulsa, Oklahoma 06/10/1996

The incident started like a bad joke: "A black guy, a white guy, and an American Indian guy enter a restaurant..." But what happened when this diverse group walked into a Whataburger fast-food joint in Tulsa, Okla., shortly after 9 p.m. June 10, 1996, was not funny.

2010 Annual APA Conference To Be Held in Scottsdale

The 2010 annual Arizona Police Association (APA) Conference will be held at the Talking Stick Resort and Casino in Scottsdale from Oct. 20-22.

Rookie Louisiana Officer Shot, Killed in Uniform Before Starting Shift

Officer Chatéri Payne, 22, was a mother, former track star, and a rookie officer who had been on the job less than two months

Video: Walmart Apologizes After GA Employees Refuse to Make Cake for Retiring Officer

Walmart is apologizing for refusing to make a police officer’s retirement cake last week after an employee told the officer’s daughter that her “thin blue line” cake design might be considered racist.

LEO Vehicle Deaths Increase 80% In Past Three Decades

Since the late 1990s, half of all LEO deaths are due to vehicle accidents. During that time frame, 24 percent of the vehicle deaths (in 353 crashes) involved the officer being ejected from the vehicle, indicating a seat belt was not in use.

Kahr Arms Acquires Maker of Desert Eagle Pistol

Kahr Arms, which is mostly known for producing compact pistols, has purchased Minnesota-based firearms manufacturer, Magnum Research Inc., maker of the Desert Eagle pistol.

Off-Duty Ga. Cop Kills Gunman During Bar Fight

An off-duty DeKalb County (Ga.) Police officer working a security detail shot and killed a man who opened fire in a crowded bar Saturday night. Four patrons were injured.

POLICE Magazine Staff