Tag: Off-Duty Incidents: Page 18

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5 Considerations for Off-Duty Safety in the Era of Anonymous, Antifa, and BLM

Earlier this week, it was reported that Black Lives Matter protesters "crashed" the wedding of one of the two Sacramento police officers reportedly involved in the fatal shooting of Stephon Clark. This incident offers a stark reminder that even when you are off duty, there are people who want to do you harm. Here are some thoughts about keeping yourself and your family safe away from the job.

August 10, 2018

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Mayor: 11-Year-Old Girl Struck by TASER Will Not be Charged with Shoplifting

According to reports, Officer Kevin Brown was investigating a group of juvenile girls suspected of stealing from the store. Brown reportedly approached one of the girls, but she ignored his commands to stop and kept walking out of the store. Brown fired his TASER, striking her in the back.

August 9, 2018

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Stories Differ on NYPD Officer's Off-Duty Shooting of Man on Brooklyn Sidewalk

NYPD Sergeant Richard Blake said he was being robbed in the early morning hours on Thursday when he drew a gun and squeezed off two rounds, with one striking the alleged assailant in the jaw, according to authorities.

August 7, 2018

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Video: BLM Protesters "Crash" Wedding of Officer Linked to Stephon Clark Shooting

Despite the fact that Sacramento police have not released the names of the two officers who opened fire on Stephon Clark in March, one of the two officers who were reportedly in that fatal shooting was confronted by Black Lives Matter protesters on his wedding day.

August 7, 2018

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BLM Protesters "Crash" Wedding of Officer Linked to Stephon Clark Shooting

Despite the fact that Sacramento police have not released the names of the two officers who opened fire on Stephon Clark in March, one of the two officers who were reportedly in that fatal shooting was confronted by Black Lives Matter protesters on his wedding day. More here.

August 7, 2018

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New York Officer Leaps from Overpass to Save Boy

When Officer Jessie Ferreira Cavallo saw the boy jump from the overpass, she slammed her car into park, grabbed her first aid kit, ran to the railing, and leaped after him.

August 6, 2018

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Off-Duty NYPD Officer Shoots Man Who Allegedly Tried to Rob Him

The 21-year-old suspect was taken in police custody to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to reports.

August 2, 2018

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Off-Duty NYPD Officer Saves Woman and Her Dog from Fiery Car Crash

Officer James Talbert came upon the burning Toyota lying on its passenger side on the side of the road. He used a glass breaker device on his keychain to shatter the sunroof and free the disoriented woman and her Yorkshire Terrier.

July 27, 2018

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Off-Duty Philly Officer Struck by Gunfire at July 4th Party

Off-duty Philadelphia Police Officer Fred Attakora was wounded and a 23-year-old man was killed when gunfire tore into an Independence Day party in Southwest Philadelphia.

July 5, 2018

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Off-Duty San Antonio Officer Shot 6 Times in Road Rage Incident

Police say the off-duty officer was able to make his way back to his car where he grabbed his gun and returned fire, hitting the other driver twice and grazing a female passenger in the other car.

May 30, 2018

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Video: Off-Duty Officer Apprehends Teen CA School Shooter Suspect

A 14-year-old former student is in custody after allegedly shooting a current student in the arm with a rifle at Highland High School in Palmdale, CA, Friday morning, sparking a major response from deputies.

May 11, 2018

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Off-Duty Officer Apprehends Teen CA School Shooter Suspect

An off-duty Los Angeles Police Department traffic officer who "was in the right place at the right time" apprehended the teen, a desk officer for LAPD's Valley Traffic Division confirmed. More Here.

May 11, 2018