By Steve Pomper I remember when department trainers began teaching officers about “Excited Delirium” (ED). We’d all seen it, but this training put a name to it. Regardless, officers are not using this term as an excuse to kill black people. That’s delusional. We saw it as a psycho-medical term describing the extreme mental and physical Read More >
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Florida mother incites large-scale riot at skating rink after daughter’s birthday party is nixed
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida mother was taken into custody after law enforcement authorities said she intentionally incited a large-scale riot of approximately 400 to 500 people at a local skating rink after the business canceled her teen daughter’s birthday party due to a breach of contract. On Wednesday, Stephanie Pedroso, 36, was arrested Read More >
Involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin dismissed
The involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin was dismissed the on Friday after the defense team accused prosecutors of withholding evidence. CBS News reports that Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors over the withholding of evidence from the defense in the shooting of cinematographer Read More >
Mass. trooper suspended after testifying about inappropriate texts regarding murder case
During Karen Read’s murder trial, Trooper Michael Proctor testified about derogatory messages he sent that were deemed in violation of department policies
Manhunt underway after Texas deputy killed in ambush shooting
Deputy Fernando Esqueda with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office was shot and killed while searching for a suspect who assaulted a restaurant employee over a wrong order
California man captured after parents, dog found decapitated
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – A Southern California man accused of a grisly double homicide has been shot and captured after his parents and the family dog were found decapitated earlier this week at a mobile home park in San Juan Capistrano, officials announced Wednesday. On Tuesday at approximately 7:30 a.m., deputies with the Orange Read More >
NYPD cruisers get new slogan: ‘Fighting crime, protecting the public.’
New York – NYPD patrol cars are getting a new slogan and design — just a year after their last update. Decals imprinted with the old motto — “Courtesy, Professionalism, Respect” — will be replaced with decals bearing the new one: “Fighting crime, protecting the public.” A department spokesperson did not immediately answer a question Read More >
Ore. police recover $200K in stolen Lego sets, arrest retailer accused of reselling them
A search warrant executed at a retail store yielded more than 4,000 stolen Lego sets; interviews with employees indicated the owner knew the sets were stolen
Texas-based company installs computerized vending machines to sell ammunition in grocery stores
American Rounds said their machines use an identification scanner and facial recognition software to verify the purchaser’s age and are “quick and easy” to use
Asheville Police Leads Through Support and Opportunity
Asheville, North Carolina – Located in the heartbeat of the Blue Ridge Mountains is one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Whether it is music, hiking, art, or water, there is never a shortage of entertainment or relaxation in Asheville, North Carolina. When it comes to law enforcement, there is not only an increase Read More >