2 California Officers "Caught in the Act" of Helping Elderly Man with Yard Work

Two officers with the Elk Grove (CA) Police Department were "caught in the act" of helping an 82-year-old man clear some overgrown shrubs and tree limbs from his property.

South Carolina PD Transitions to SIG P320 and P365 Pistols

The Sumter (SC) Police Department has adopted both the SIG Sauer P320, and the P365 pistols, chambered in 9mm, as their official duty pistols.

South Carolina Officer Seen on Surveillance Camera Throwing Football with Boy

A 10-year-old boy was tossing a football to himself when an officer with the Summerville (SC) Police Department stopped his patrol vehicle and asked him if he had anyone to play with.

Oregon Police Find Pistol in Man's "To-Go" Food Order Box

Police officers with the Gresham Police Department found a loaded semi-automatic pistol and spare magazine in a man's "to-go" food order box.

Chicago PD In Transition

Sessions Files Statement Opposing Chicago PD Consent Decree

According to the Chicago Tribune, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions filed n 11-page statement with the United States District Court stating that a proposed court order to reform the Chicago Police Department is an overly restrictive measure that could lead to increased crime.

Off-Duty New Jersey Officer Killed in Traffic Collision

Officer Giovanni Esposito was hired by the Hillside Police Department in November 2017 after graduating at the top of his class from the Essex County Police Academy, according to Chief Vincent Ricciardi.

Minnesota Officers Resuscitate Newborn, Then Deliver Her Twin Sister

On Tuesday, police officers with the Wyoming (MN) Police Department responded to a call of a woman in labor at her home.

Minnesota Police Cars Set to Display "Know-Your-ICE-Rights" Placards

The president of the union representing officers who work for the Minneapolis (MN) Police Department strongly disagrees with a decision by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to install so-called "Know-Your-ICE-Rights" placards on all MPD squad cars.

Chicago Officer Convicted of Murdering Laquan McDonald Could Get 60 Years in Prison, Appeal Expected

Van Dyke’s attorney has vowed to appeal the conviction to a higher court, a process that would begin after sentencing. Daniel Herbert has said in interviews that one of the reasons he filed so many pretrial motions was to preserve issues for an appeal if Van Dyke were convicted.