Tag: Executive Protection

Patrol
Tiny Super Police Supporter Joins Phoenix PD Motorcade
The Phoenix Police Department took to Facebook to share a photo of one of its young supporters who wanted to join the motorcade for Vice President Mike Pence.
May 3, 2018
The Phoenix Police Department took to Facebook to share a photo of one of its young supporters who wanted to join the motorcade for Vice President Mike Pence. The young boy, clad in a Superman costume, posed for a picture on his very own mini 'police motorcycle.' (Photo: Phoenix PD/Facebook)
Patrol
New York to get $26M to Pay for Securing Trump Tower
New York state is getting nearly $26 million in federal funds to reimburse law enforcement agencies for costs associated with guarding President Donald Trump, his family, and their Manhattan residence.
September 7, 2017
Patrol
Motors on a Mission
The motor unit within the Special Events branch of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department doesn't often spend its time handing out traffic citations. The officers are too busy with other duties specific to the nation's capital.
April 7, 2017
Special Events motor officers brave the elements to escort dignitaries as well as interact with citizens and international tourists. (Photo: Darren Edwards)
Vehicle Ops
Lenco Armored Vehicles Debuts BearCat Tactical SUV
Lenco Industries' new Tactical SUV is another variant of the popular BearCat APC employed by military and law enforcement agencies worldwide. Without sacrifice to tactical functionality, Lenco has designed the BearCat SUV to meet the need within law enforcement for a more inconspicuous armored vehicle in VIP and diplomatic protection.
March 18, 2014
Photo courtesy of Lenco
Special Units
Video: Gang Offered to Protect LAPD Capt. From Dorner
The Bounty Hunter Bloods, a larger Watts gang that covers the Nickerson Gardens housing project, made the offer after the threat to the captain was made public.
February 18, 2013
News Dorner Lapd Capt
Special Units
Gang Offered to Protect LAPD Capt. from Dorner
A Watts Blood gang offered to protect a Los Angeles Police captain who found himeself at the top of Chris Dorner's hit list, reports CBS News. Read the full story here.
February 18, 2013
Video Dorner Lapd Capt
Patrol
Cleveland Cop On Obama Detail Dies
A Cleveland Police officer assigned to President Barack Obama's protection detail suffered a medical emergency on duty and later died, the agency told POLICE Magazine.
November 4, 2012
Photo courtesy of Cleveland PD.
Technology
Oakland Police Radios Failed During Obama Visit
This city's year-old $18 million police radio system failed repeatedly during President Barack Obama's visit to Oakland on Monday and during protests surrounding it.
July 26, 2012
Patrol
D.C. Cop Accused of Threatening Michelle Obama
A 17-year veteran of the Metropolitan (D.C.) Police Department assigned to a unit that provides a motor escort for the White House and other dignitaries has been accused of threatening Michelle Obama.
July 12, 2012
Patrol
Secret Service Agents Can't Be Sued, Court Rules
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against an anti-war protester who attempted to sue the Secret Service for what he said was a retaliatory arrest.
June 4, 2012
Patrol
Congressional Leaders Step Up Security After Arizona Shooting
Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Terrance W. Gainer, a 42-year officer, has said he doesn't advice national politicians to arm themselves while in their districts, however several elected leaders believe they need more security.
January 12, 2011
U.S. Capitol Police use a threat assessment process to determine whether officers travel with members of Congress to provide extra security. Photo via Flickr (rafikk).
Page 1 of 1