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Newsby Staff WriterApril 28, 2020

Video: Maine Officer Sings Song About Coronavirus from Squad Car

The South Portland (ME) Police Department posted a video of one of its officers singing an original song he wrote about COVID-19 while playing his guitar in the front seat of his patrol vehicle.

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Articlesby Eric DaigleApril 24, 2020

Know the Limits of Your First Amendment Rights

Law enforcement officers can be disciplined for speaking their minds. Here's a primer on how the First Amendment covers and doesn't cover you on the job.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 24, 2020

Michigan Officer Reads Children's Book to Kids on Facebook from Squad Car

An officer with the Norton Shores (MI) Police Department is trying to keep connected with the kids in his jurisdiction despite the need for social distancing.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2020

Maine Police Department Pokes Fun at "4/20 Holiday" on Facebook

In a pun-filled social media post the Freyburg (ME) Police Department poked some fun at the unofficial holiday celebrating the consumption of marijuana and marijuana-based "edible" products.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2020

Brother of Slain Texas Officer Authors Heartfelt Tribute on Facebook

The younger brother of Officer Justin Putnam of the San Marcos (TX) Police Department—who was shot and killed in the line of duty when he and other officers responded to a domestic assault incident at an apartment complex last week—posted a heartfelt and moving tribute on social media.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 16, 2020

Oregon Officer Posts Piano Performances to Facebook During COVID-19 Outbreak

An officer with the Hillsboro (OR) Police Department has taken to posting videos of his piano playing to Facebook in what he calls the "Quarantine Cover Challenge."

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 15, 2020

Arkansas Man Arrested for Threats to Ambush Officers and Fleeing Police

At one point in the video, Swenson said he had just passed an officer on the service road but was having to turn around to go get him.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 7, 2020

California Department Proposes "Social Distancing" Easter Egg Hunt

Officers with the Bakersfield (CA) Police Department say they will be on the lookout for hand-crafted Easter Eggs placed in street-facing windows, and promise that when they see one they will snap a picture of it for posting on their social media channels.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2020

Utah Police Ask Citizens to Stop Stealing Toilet Paper from Headquarters

The Kaysville (UT) Police Department posted on social media a special request of the citizens they serve: Please stop stealing our toilet paper.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 9, 2020

Wisconsin Department "Cancels Crime" Due to Coronavirus Concerns

The Kenosha (WI) Police Department has declared a moratorium on criminal activity amid concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus.

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