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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 2, 2019

Parkland School Shooting Commission Recommends Rifles, Better Training for SROs

The report contains dozens of recommendations. Some would require action by the governor and Legislature, such as the proposals to allow some teachers to carry guns and increase spending on school security.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 31, 2018

Off-Duty Florida Deputy Dies by Suicide

A deputy with the Pinellas County (FL) Sheriff's Office reportedly died by suicide early Saturday morning.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 31, 2018

Florida Officer Fired Over Racist Remarks Given "Last Chance" to Save Job

An officer with the Boca Raton (FL) Police Department who was fired last spring for making reportedly racist remarks has been given a "last chance to salvage his employment," according to a disciplinary agreement that demoted him from sergeant to officer, downgraded his pay and required him to write a letter of apology to the black officer who initiated the complaint that led to his termination.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieDecember 28, 2018

2018 in Review: A Glass Overflowing with Great Stories of American Policing

Despite downward numbers of recruits seeking to join the ranks of law enforcement and increasing indications of de-policing across the country, we can—if we look hard enough—find countless bright spots for American policing in 2018.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 27, 2018

Florida Police Shoot, Kill Man Who Drove Through Crowd

Officers with the Lakeland (FL) Police Department responded to a call about a large crowd gathered in the parking lot of a local restaurant.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 27, 2018

Florida Department Raising Funds to Add K-9 Unit

The agency says that with financial support, the agency will pay for a new K-9, its training, veterinary care, food, and other supplies needed to maintain a K-9 unit.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 25, 2018

Florida K-9 Killed, Suspect Wounded Outside Shopping Mall

Though mortally wounded, Cigo was still able to reach the suspect while he was still firing at law enforcement. Authorities returned fire, striking the suspect several times. That suspect was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 21, 2018

Florida Officers Join Mall Flash Mob

On Thursday, visitors at the Aventura Mall in Miami were cheering on a flash mob of local dancers, according to mall officials. Those cheers quickly turned into boos when two police officers interrupted the performance, but ended up joining in on the routine.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 20, 2018

Florida Deputy Murders 3 Family Members, Kills Self

A deputy with the Hillsborough County (FL) Sheriff's Office has reportedly shot and killed his 54-year-old wife, his 32-year-old daughter, and his six-year-old granddaughter, and killed himself.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 19, 2018

Florida Deputy Lauded for Comforting Dog Struck by Car

A deputy with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office has been praised on social media for an image that was posted there showing him comforting a dog that had been hit by a car, waiting with the dog for animal control to arrive.

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