Tag: Threats to Officers: Page 5

Training

With Synthetic Opioids On the Rise, Feds Look to Protect First Responders

Some chemical agents used to process illicit drugs are so toxic that even non-users and emergency responders are at risk of an overdose, the Drug Enforcement Administration warned police departments across the United States this week.

June 9, 2017

Special Units

Southern California Officers on High Alert After Gang Threats

Police officers across Southern California are being warned to be on guard after L.A. County sheriff’s homicide investigators discovered unspecified threats by street gangs targeting officers.

May 31, 2017

Patrol

IN Man Charged with Stalking Officer, Urging People to Booby Trap Police

A Russiaville, IN, man faces several charges, including stalking, after he was accused of threatening officers at the Kokomo Police Department via social media.

April 11, 2017

Patrol

Slain TX Constable Told Officials He Felt Threatened

A Texas law enforcement officer murdered Monday in an apparent ambush told county officials last week he felt threatened by a man he'd once targeted in a corruption investigation.

April 4, 2017

Patrol

Video: CA Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man Demanding Coffee, Donuts

An armed suspect demanding coffee and donuts at an El Monte, CA, business was shot and wounded by police after raising his knife at officers.

April 3, 2017

Patrol

CA Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man Demanding Coffee, Donuts

An armed suspect demanding coffee and donuts at an El Monte, CA, business was shot and wounded by police after throwing his knife at officers. More Here.

April 3, 2017

Special Units

TX Man Calls 911 to Lure, Shoot at Deputies, Sheriff Says

According to the Parker County Sheriff's Office, Thomas called the communications center threatening if deputies didn't respond to his location, he would "shoot 'em [sic] all." Officials determined it was a ruse to lure deputies to the residence.

April 3, 2017

Patrol

WA Senate Passes Bill to Make Threats Against Police Hate Crimes

The Washington senate has passed a measure that would make crimes and threats against police officers a hate crime in the state of Washington.

March 9, 2017

Weapons

Men Who Walked Into MI Police Station Carrying Guns Face Felony Charges

Two men were expecting to be arraigned on misdemeanor charges for carrying guns and wearing body armor into the Dearborn, MI, police station, but were instead hit with felony charges.

March 3, 2017

Patrol

New Mexico Officers Targeted in Revenge Plot

Several people arrested were in possession of specific information about the targeted officers, including home addresses and vehicle types, police say.

February 9, 2017

Patrol

FL Police Chief Warns of Restaurant Employees Allegedly Spitting in Officers' Food

A Jacksonville Beach, FL, police chief sent a warning to all police department personnel after a restaurant owner reportedly said that employees spit in law enforcement employees' food.

February 8, 2017

Patrol

Vandal Targets Officers From Four Different IN Departments

Police in Whitestown, IN, are searching for someone who vandalized several squad cars and a home belonging to local police officers. The vandal used some profane language targeting officers from four different police departments.

February 3, 2017