Tag: The Northeast: Page 16

Patrol

Pennsylvania Department Opens Debate on Radio Encryption on Facebook

The Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department presented its citizens with a social media inquiry to provide their input into the question of whether or not some or all of the agency's radio traffic should be encrypted.

February 4, 2020

Patrol

Antifa, Other Radical Groups Wreak Havoc on New York Subway System

Members of the group Antifa joined with other anti-police groups in unleashing havoc on the New York City subway system on Friday, leaving in their wake vandalized stations, demolished turnstiles, and other property damage.

February 3, 2020

Patrol

Massachusetts State Police May Fire 22 Troopers in Overtime Scandal

Massachusetts State Police Colonel Christopher Mason announced on Friday afternoon that as many as 22 troopers may face termination in the wake of the ongoing overtime fraud investigation that has led to at least 10 troopers facing jail time and the total dissolution of an entire Troop.

February 3, 2020

Patrol

Anti-Police Demonstrators Gather at NYC Subway Terminal During Rush Hour

Masked anti-law enforcement protesters flooded Grand Central Terminal in New York City at the start of rush hour Friday in an attempt to shut down the commuter hub—but the whole thing lasted only around 30 minutes.

January 31, 2020

Patrol

Retiring Massachusetts Officer Receives Standing Ovation from Colleagues

An officer retiring from the Quincy (MA) Police Department received a standing ovation from his now-former colleagues as he walked out of the agency's headquarters building.

January 31, 2020

Patrol

Four New York Officers Hospitalized Following Patrol Vehicle Collision

Four officers with the New York Police Department were hospitalized after their two patrol SUVs collided in the Bronx on Sunday.

January 29, 2020

Patrol

Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Attempted Robbery of Plainclothes Officer

A man has been arrested for reportedly approaching and attempting to rob a plainclothes officer on Monday evening.

January 29, 2020

Patrol

New York Officer Stabbed On Duty, Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

An officer with the Rochester (NY) Police Department was stabbed on Sunday while responding to a 911 call of a man—possibly under the influence of illegal narcotics—smashing car windows.

January 28, 2020

Patrol

New York Officer, Fiancée Charged with Murder in Death of 8-Year-Old Boy

An officer with the New York City Transit Police and his fiancée have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of the officer's 8-year-old son over the weekend.

January 27, 2020

Special Units

Barricaded Gunman Who Opened Fire on Police Taken Into Custody

A man who had barricaded himself inside an apartment in Hingham, MA, and opened fire on officers inside an armored vehicle was safely taken into custody after a brief standoff.

January 27, 2020

Patrol

Connecticut Officer, Firefighter Square Off in Chicken Wing Eating Contest

With the goal of receiving $1,000 to donate to the charity of the agency's choice, a firefighter with the Manchester Fire Department and an officer with the Manchester Police Department stared down two giant platters of barbeque chicken wings at a local grocery store on Wednesday morning.

January 24, 2020

Patrol

Pennsylvania Officer Protects Paramedics from Approaching Armed Man

An officer with the Kingston (PA) Police Department fired a single shot at a man who appeared to be armed with a gun and was approaching paramedics who had responded to a call of a medical emergency on Thursday morning.

January 23, 2020