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Newsby Staff WriterMay 2, 2011

Chicago Mayor Picks Newark Chief As New Top Cop

Chicago's Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel has picked the Newark (N.J.) Police director as his choice for police superintendent to replace departing Jody Weis, whose FBI background often didn't mesh with patrol officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 28, 2011

New S.F. Chief Rose Through Ranks

Chief Greg Suhr arrives at the top police post with 30 years of law enforcement experience. He replaces Chief George Gascon, who left the department earlier this year after about 18 months to take the job of district attorney.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 19, 2011

Former Missouri Sheriff Busted for Meth Distribution

Tommy Adams, who had been sheriff of Carter County for more than two years, allegedly snorted meth and then gave it to an informant. Adams, 31, is being held on a $250,000 bond.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 18, 2011

Phoenix Chief Retires, Mayor Laments 'Vindictive' Politics

Jack Harris retired by sending a one-line e-mail to the city's top administrator. Mayor Phil Gordon told the Arizona Republic he regretted the retirement, calling it a lamentable result of "vindictive" political maneuvering.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 14, 2011

Secret Service Investigating Ala. Chief with Counterfeit Cash

After the officer searching the Summerdale (Ala.) Police chief's vehicle found the cash, the chief attempted to deposit it into a local bank, which promptly reported it to the Secret Service.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 7, 2011

Former Va. Chief Was Briefed On Recruit's Death, Acting Chief Says

Marquis, who retired in late February, initially didn't mention the head blows received by Kohn, and later said, "I think someone on my staff … should have advised me more thoroughly than I was."

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 22, 2011

N.Y. Senator: Ray Kelly Should Take Over FBI

U.S. Sen. Charles Shumer has begun lobbying for New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly to head the FBI in September, when Robert Mueller steps down after 10 years in the post.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 18, 2011

Philly's Top Cop Considers Chicago Job

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey acknowledged that he would seriously consider accepting the post of superintendent of the Chicago Police Department if the position were offered.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2011

N.M. Chief Who Smuggled Guns Into Mexico Had Checkered Past

If convicted of gun smuggling, Columbus Police Chief Angelo Vega could receive five years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. However, his arrest Thursday by a joint task force is just the latest brush with the wrong side of the legal system for the chief.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 10, 2011

N.M. Chief Arrested In Federal Border Raid

A federal raid targeting the Barrio Azteca street gang led to the arrest of Columbus (N.M.) Police Chief Angelo Vega Wednesday morning.

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