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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2013

Obama Proposes $150M for SROs in Schools

President Barack Obama unveiled his plan to reduce gun violence on Wednesday. Although much of it focused on closing background check loopholes and banning "military-style assault weapons" and high-capacity magazines, there were several points specific to school security.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2013

Biden: Gun Control Proposals To Come Tuesday

Vice President Joe Biden will present proposals for new gun-control regulations to President Obama by Tuesday, he told reporters Thursday.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 5, 2013

Federal Officer Safety Act Becomes Law

A federal law providing immunity for federal agents from local prosecution was signed into law by President Obama with the "fiscal cliff" deal on Wednesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2012

Obama: 'Our Hearts Are Broken' for Conn. Victims

President Obama told a grieving nation that "our hearts are broken" by a school shooting in Newtown, Conn., which claimed the lives of at least 27 people, including 20 children.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 23, 2012

Fla. Cop Quits After Obama Assassination Talk

Sam Koivisto, now a former Jacksonville police officer, told investigators he did comment he'd volunteer to kill President Barack Obama. He told them he was frustrated with the Nov. 6 election and the threat was all talk.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 13, 2012

Obama Retains Holder for Second Term

President Barack Obama has asked Eric Holder to stay on as Attorney General and Holder has agreed.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 8, 2012

Eric Holder May Quit AG Job

Attorney General Eric Holder told a group of law students Thursday he may not have enough "gas left in the tank" to continue as President Obama's top law enforcement leader.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 5, 2012

Cleveland Cop On Obama Detail Dies

A Cleveland Police officer assigned to President Barack Obama's protection detail suffered a medical emergency on duty and later died, the agency told POLICE Magazine.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 20, 2012

Ariz. Cop Demoted Over Obama Picture Loses Reinstatement Bid

An independent hearing officer upheld the demotion and suspension of Pat Shearer, whose posting showed a local teen holding a shot-up T-shirt bearing the likeness of President Barack Obama.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 27, 2012

Oakland Police Radios Failed During Obama Visit

This city's year-old $18 million police radio system failed repeatedly during President Barack Obama's visit to Oakland on Monday and during protests surrounding it.

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