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Patrol

Philadelphia Police Delaying Nonviolent Crime Arrests as Officer Safety Measure

The Fraternal Order of Police issued a statement supporting the decision, which covers all narcotics offenses, thefts, burglary, vandalism, prostitution, stolen cars, economic crimes, such as bad checks and fraud, and any existing bench warrants.

March 18, 2020

Patrol

Massachusetts Officer Cleared in Fatal Vehicle Collision

An officer with the Stoughton (MA) Police Department late last week was found not guilty in a vehicle collision that left 74-year-old Ralph Hawkins dead in 2018.

March 16, 2020

Patrol

Philadelphia Officer Shot, Killed During Warrant Service

A member of the Philadelphia Police SWAT team was shot and killed while serving a warrant and attempting to arrest a murder suspect at a residence on Friday morning.

March 13, 2020

Patrol

Pennsylvania Officer Dies in Off-Duty Motorcycle Accident

An officer with the East Cocalico Township (PA) Police Department died in a motorcycle crash after the conclusion of his shift on Wednesday.

March 12, 2020

Patrol

Connecticut Officer Pinned Between Suspect Vehicle and Patrol Car

An officer with the Suffield (CT) Police Department was injured during a traffic stop when he was pinned between his patrol vehicle and another automobile during a traffic stop on Wednesday evening.

March 12, 2020

Patrol

Pennsylvania Officer Reportedly Diagnosed with Coronavirus

A police officer with the Lower Providence Township (PA) Police Department has reportedly been diagnosed with COVID-19, also known as coronavirus.

March 12, 2020

Special Units

New York Corrections Officers Killed in Apparent Murder-Suicide During Standoff

The man abducted the woman, forcing her into his car. He then drove her to another residence. After a four-hour standoff in which Utica police, Oneida County sheriff’s deputies and state police tried to communicate with the man, police entered the residence and found the two dead, said Utica Lt. Bryan Coromato.

March 10, 2020

Vehicle Ops

Video: Man Attacks Unoccupied NYPD Squad Car

A man was seen on surveillance video attacking a New York Police Department patrol vehicle over the weekend.

March 9, 2020

Command

Legislator Says No Proof Bail Reform Causing Crime Spike, NYPD Answers with Alarming Stats

Since Jan., 1,482 suspects busted for serious felonies were released without bail only to commit another 846 new crimes.

March 6, 2020

Patrol

Pennsylvania Officer Wounded, Suspect Dead in Traffic Stop Gunfight

An officer with the Pittsburgh Police Department was wounded and a subject was left dead after a gunfight broke out during a traffic stop on Thursday evening.

March 6, 2020

Patrol

5 NYPD Officers Quarantine Themselves on Suspicion of Coronavirus Exposure

Five officers with the New York Police Department have voluntarily quarantined themselves after returning home from vacation locations that have been connected with the spread of COVID-19.

March 5, 2020

Technology

2 New Hampshire Departments to Adopt Body Cameras

In New Hampshire, the Barrington Police Department and Dover Police Department are growing closer to adopting the use of body cameras.

March 5, 2020