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Patrol

California Officer Fatally Shoots Man Holding "Assault Rifle"

An officer with the San Leandro (CA) Police Department fatally shot a man armed with an "assault-style rifle" late Wednesday night.

August 6, 2020

Point of Law

Man Files First Amendment Violation Suit Against Colorado Officers

Sexton was watching officers distribute speeding tickets in the city's downtown area on January 30, 2019, when he began filming and yelling obscenities and insults at officers, including "F*** the police."

August 5, 2020

Command

Protesters March on Seattle Chief's Home, Met by Armed Neighbors

According to a statement from Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney, Best was not at the residence at the time of the protest, but she described the visit as large, aggressive, and concerning to neighbors.

August 4, 2020

Patrol

Nevada Officers Help Mother and 4 Kids in Need

Officers with the Reno Police Department recently gathered donations to help a woman and her four young children in a tough situation.

August 4, 2020

Patrol

Phoenix Officer, 3 Small Children Injured in Vehicle Collision

An officer with the Phoenix Police Department and three small children were injured in a vehicle collision early Monday morning.

August 4, 2020

Command

Seattle Police Could Face Layoffs Under City Council Budget Plan

Most of the proposals, including cuts aimed at the department’s SWAT team, encampment-removal team and mounted unit, appear to have enough support to pass.

August 3, 2020

Patrol

Seattle Police Found Explosives in Van Abandoned Near Site of Weekend Riots

"Explosions occurred outside the precinct,” the press release states. “Individuals in the crowd threw explosives at officers. One explosion occurred along the north wall of the precinct (on Pine Street), which blew a hole in the wall of the building.”

July 30, 2020

Special Units

DHS, Governor Reach Agreement to Withdraw Federal Officers from Portland Riot Response

“That plan includes the robust presence of Oregon State Police in downtown Portland,” Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said. “State and local law enforcement will begin securing properties and streets, especially those surrounding federal properties, that have been under nightly attack for the past two months."

July 29, 2020

Patrol

2 Colorado Officers Shot Following Pursuit of a Robbery Suspect

Two officers with the Aurora (CO) Police Department were shot while conducting a pursuit of a suspect who had allegedly robbed several convenience stores.

July 28, 2020

Patrol

Portland Commissioner Apologizes for Claiming Police Are Setting Fires

“I want people to know that I do not believe there’s any protesters in Portland that are setting fires, that are creating crisis. I absolutely believe it’s police action, and they’re sending saboteurs and provocateurs into peaceful crowds so they justify their inhumane treatment of people who are standing up for their rights,” Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty said.

July 24, 2020

Special Units

At Least 3 Federal Officers Working Portland Riots May Lose Vision from Lasers

“When officers responded to put out these fires, glass bottles were thrown and lasers – which can cause permanent blindness – were shined in their eyes,” Federal Protective Service (FPS) Deputy Director of Operations Richard “Kriss” Cline said. “We have three officers who currently have eye injuries and they may not recover sight in those eyes from those laser attacks.”

July 24, 2020

Patrol

Man Arrested for Attempted Assault on Maui Police Officer

The suspect—identified only as a 64-year-old man—has been charged with first-degree terroristic threatening, two counts of criminal trespass and resisting an order to stop.

July 23, 2020