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Patrol

Georgia Officer Injured as Motorist Flees Traffic Collision

Officer Teets saw smoke coming from the vehicle and ran over to give assistance. The driver, who appeared unconscious, suddenly regained consciousness and reportedly began driving away from the scene. Officer Teets' arm became caught in the door, resulting in injuries.

April 27, 2020

Patrol

Texas Man Claims COVID-19 Infection, Coughs on Arresting Officers

A Texas man with 23 warrants for his arrest coughed on police officers and claimed to have COVID-19.

April 24, 2020

Patrol

Alabama Officer Wounded, Suspect Killed in Gunfight

An officer with the Birmingham (AL) Police Department was shot and wounded and the alleged gunman is dead following an armed confrontation Friday morning.

April 24, 2020

Patrol

Video: Florida Officer Wrangles Gator in Residential Driveway

An officer with the Cape Coral (FL) Police Department was forced to wrangle an alligator from underneath a parked vehicle in a residential home on Thursday.

April 24, 2020

Patrol

FL Man's Handmade 'COVID 19 infected' Sign Doesn't Stop Deputies from Arresting Him

Florida deputies said a wanted man posted a sign on his front door that read "COViD 19 iNFected since 4/8/20" in a last-ditch attempt to avoid arrest. It didn't work.

April 23, 2020

Command

77 Savannah Officers Sign HR Complaint Against Chief Claiming Favoritism, Disrespect

The names of Northwest Precinct Capt. Cary Hill, Southside Precinct Capt. Michelle Halford, Eastside Precinct Capt. George Gundich and Central Precinct Capt. Tonya Reid appear among the 77 staffers who signed the complaint.

April 23, 2020

Patrol

Kentucky Deputy Dies in Single-Car Patrol Vehicle Collision

A deputy with the Hopkins County (KY) Sheriff’s Office has died in a single-vehicle traffic collision.

April 23, 2020

Patrol

Brother of Slain Texas Officer Authors Heartfelt Tribute on Facebook

The younger brother of Officer Justin Putnam of the San Marcos (TX) Police Department—who was shot and killed in the line of duty when he and other officers responded to a domestic assault incident at an apartment complex last week—posted a heartfelt and moving tribute on social media.

April 23, 2020

Patrol

World War II Vet Dies at 99 After Retiring as Texas' Oldest Certified Officer

The Marine veteran joined the Harris County SO at 70.

April 22, 2020

Technology

Budget Issues to Delay Nashville's Rollout of Body Cameras

For now, the Metropolitan Nashville PD's pilot program will continue. The city, Cooper said, is still waiting for conclusion from the initial implementation to make better vendor decisions and fine tune cost estimates for an increased program.

April 22, 2020

Patrol

Georgia Officer Killed in Crash with Alleged Drunk Driver

After the crash, a witness said they saw Cox remove two beer bottles from the Chevy and throw them into a trash can before emergency crews arrived. Investigating Georgia State Patrol troopers said they verified the witness’ account using surveillance footage.

April 21, 2020

Patrol

Texas Officer Killed, 2 Others Wounded in Ambush Attack at Domestic Call

An officer with the San Marcos (TX) Police Department was fatally shot on Saturday as he and other officers responded to a 911 call of a domestic disturbance.

April 20, 2020