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Newsby Staff WriterMay 9, 2017

Richard Pennington, Former Police Chief of New Orleans and Atlanta Dies

Richard Pennington, who attained national renown for bringing departmental reforms and helping reduce crime rates while serving as chief in New Orleans, died May 4 at a hospice center in Atlanta. He was 70.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 3, 2017

Washington DC Police Chief Officially Confirmed

The D.C. Council on Tuesday confirmed Peter Newsham as police chief. He has been serving as acting chief since Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) chose him to fill in for Cathy L. Lanier, who retired in September.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 27, 2017

Arkansas Chief Shot Trying to Disarm Suicidal Subject

Booneville (AR) Police Chief Albert Brown was recovering Wednesday from a leg wound he suffered when he was shot while responding to a call that a man was suicidal.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 19, 2017

OK Chief Writes Himself a Huge Ticket

The police chief of Sperry, Oklahoma, says he issued himself a citation for speeding, but only after being caught on video.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 27, 2017

Portland Chief Accused of Having Lieutenant Falsify His Training Log

Portland, OR, Police Chief Mike Marshman and his executive assistant stems are being investigated over police bureau training, where his lieutenant may have signed the chief in on a log suggesting he had attended, when he had not.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 23, 2017

Video: TX Police Chief Arrested After Standoff at His Home

After gunfire, a brief chase, and negotiations by police radio, the police chief in Normangee, TX, has been arrested. He is charged with evading arrest and deadly conduct.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2017

Black Lives Matter Protesters Disrupt Ceremony Honoring Maine Chief

It was supposed to be a moment of honor for Portland Police Chief Michael Sauschuck given on behalf of the city council and sponsored by Mayor Ethan Strimling for his service.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 17, 2017

MN Chief Stops Domestic Assault During Commute to Work

Axtell, who was in plainclothes and driving an unmarked car, saw a 37-year-old man attacking a 38-year-old woman on the sidewalk about 8:45 a.m., said police spokesman Steve Linders.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 17, 2017

New Chief Takes Command of Pittsburgh PD

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto today swore in Scott Schubert to a permanent police chief role and promoted several others to high-ranking roles in city public safety offices.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 9, 2017

Incoming Oakland Chief to Get Historically High Pay

Not only will incoming Chief Anne Kirkpatrick have the largest base salary of any top cop in Oakland — at $270,000 — her total compensation package includes a bump for various degrees and other premiums, dictated by an agreement between the Oakland Police Management Association and the city.

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