Tag: The Midwest: Page 26

Patrol

Wisconsin Officer Buys and Installs Car Seats for Kids

An officer with the Milwaukee Police Department exercised some "officer discretion" earlier in October when he pulled over a woman for not having proper vehicle registration. During the traffic stop, he observed two children in the back who were not in appropriate child-safety car seats.

October 22, 2019

Patrol

Minnesota Department Announces Launch of Reserve Officer Program

The Sauk Rapids Police Department has announced that it will begin looking for volunteers to join its newly-formed Police Reserve Program.

October 21, 2019

Vehicle Ops

Chicago Police to Buy 200 Ford Hybrid Patrol SUVs Made in Chicago

“The 2020 Ford Police Interceptor is made in Chicago, by Chicagoans and for Chicago police officers,” said Jonathan Lewin, chief of technical services, Chicago Police Department. “This is just another example of Chicago living up to its reputation as the ‘city that works.’”

October 18, 2019

Training

(Video) Benefits of Showing Respect During Police Contacts

Sgt. Steve Fish of the Racine (WI) Police Department discusses how officers can get more out of a variety of contacts—with offenders, witnesses, or the general public—by simply showing some respect.

October 17, 2019

Patrol

Illinois Department Fully Staffed for First Time in 20 Years

The Sterling (IL) Police Department is fully staffed for the first time in two decades.

October 17, 2019

Patrol

Report: Detroit Police Oversight Commissioner Abused Authority

A report by the City of Detroit Inspector General says that the Board of Police Commissioners in that city abused its authority in hiring and other practices.

October 16, 2019

Patrol

Illinois Officer Injured by Attacker During Attempted Arrest

An officer with the Savanna (IL) Police Department was taken to the hospital after a man who was reportedly harboring a fugitive attacked officers attempting to arrest the wanted man.

October 15, 2019

Patrol

Wisconsin Officer Found Justified in Fatal Shooting

An officer with the Fox Valley (WI) Police Department who shot and killed a man last month will not face criminal charges.

October 15, 2019

Special Units

Ohio Department Marks 50-Year Anniversary of K-9 Unit

The Newark (OH) Division of Police recently celebrated the 50-year anniversary of its K-9 Unit.

October 15, 2019

Patrol

Wisconsin Police Stumble Upon "Grisly" Scene of Half-Eaten Donuts

The Sparta (WI) Police Department had some fun on social media after an officer discovered a box of half-eaten donuts in a parking lot late one night.

October 15, 2019

Patrol

Illinois State Police to Discontinue Bachelor's Degree Requirement

The Illinois State Police announced this month that the agency would no longer require a four-year degree for applicants.

October 14, 2019

Patrol

Indiana Trooper Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash

An Indiana State Trooper died Friday night in a single-vehicle crash.

October 12, 2019