Police News Reports

Police News Reports
In-depth coverage of the Fort Hood shooting: Civilan cop shot gunman - 11/05/2009
	Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, a psychiatrist practicing at Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, opened fire at a military processing center at Fort Hood, killing one civilian and 12 soldiers. Hasan was ... Full story
LEOs and immigration enforcement - 10/30/2009
	The outgoing LAPD chief William Bratton urges departments to focus on community outreach, advising that the solution "isn't turning every local department into an arm of ICE. Read ... Full story
Experts discuss TASER's new advisory - 10/22/2009
	Following TASER International's recent bulletin advising officers to avoid shooting a suspect in the chest, PoliceOne staff spoke with leading TASER experts and trainers about how this announcement affects ... Full story
Special Coverage: IACP 2009 - 10/05/2009
	PoliceOne presents special coverage from the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, with the latest law enforcement news, including hot products and useful tips from educational seminars. ... Full story
How to avoid the pitfalls of social networking websites - 10/01/2009
	Many officers have forfeited an otherwise promising career for a few moments of posting euphoria. While other folks may garner only a chuckle in response to their online adventures, a professional law ... Full story
In-depth coverage of the grassroots terrorism plot in New York - 09/21/2009
	NEW YORK � Najibullah Zazi, arrested in a U.S. terror probe, has been indicted on a charge of conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction -- explosive bombs -- against persons or property in the United ... Full story
PoliceOne Presents: 9/11 Tribute Page - 09/11/2009
	In honor of the first responders who lost their lives on 9/11, we dedicate this page to the ongoing mission of counterterrorism education and awareness. PoliceOne stands in support of the tireless law ... Full story
Using YouTube to solve crimes - 09/10/2009
	YouTube to the rescue? When Grant Park homeowners Dan and Alyssa Kopp posted video of a Friday afternoon burglary at their home on the popular Web site, the footage went viral with tips and encouragement, ... Full story
Suspended N.Y. deputy says TASER use justified, sheriff caved to publicity - 09/03/2009
	SYRACUSE, N.Y. � An Onondaga County sheriff's deputy says he did nothing wrong in using a TASER on a woman seven months ago, and that his boss was playing politics by suspending him. Deputy Sean ... Full story
Campus police officers' heroic efforts led to Calif. kidnap arrest - 09/01/2009
	BERKELEY, Calif. � Lisa Campbell, manager of the University of California Police Department Special Events, left, and UC Berkeley police officer Ally Jacobs recall describe how they set in motion Jaycee ... Full story
Mexico's drug law worries U.S. police - 08/28/2009
	MEXICO CITY � Mexico now has one of the world's most liberal laws for drug users after eliminating jail time for small amounts of marijuana, cocaine and even heroin, LSD and methamphetamine. Stunned police ... Full story
Police departments using new photo lineup approach - 08/26/2009
	DALLAS � Frustrated with a string of wrongful convictions, the Dallas police department is now the nation's largest force to use sequential blind photo lineups - a widely praised technique designed to ... Full story
Informants are a double-edged sword - 08/21/2009
	While confidential informants can be incredibly valuable sources of information, running a CI is a delicate operation even under the best of circumstances, and poses a wide array of problems and pitfalls. ... Full story
911 operators train to be liaison between public and police - 08/19/2009
	NEW ORLEANS � They are the link between the caller and essential personnel in the event of an emergency. And the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office has worked hard to make sure its 911 operators are well-trained ... Full story
Border Patrol unveils high-speed boat to chase down smugglers - 08/14/2009
	SAN DIEGO, Calif. � U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Monday unveiled a prototype vessel for high-speed pursuits of smugglers ferrying people and drugs from Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. CBP hopes ... Full story
Ariz. sheriff balks at feds' enforcement change - 08/07/2009
	The self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff in America" has never gotten so much resistance from the federal government. The Homeland Security Department wants Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Ariz., to ... Full story
Obama's comments spark firestorm - 07/27/2009
	BOSTON � Many police officers across the country have a message for President Barack Obama: Get all the facts before criticizing one of our own. Obama's public criticism that Cambridge officers "acted ... Full story
Officer deaths up 20 percent - 07/15/2009
	The number of police officers killed in the line of duty increased 20 percent during the first six months of 2009 compared with last year, according to a recent report released by National Law Enforcement ... Full story
Independence Day 2009 - 07/01/2009
	We've collected several marvelous Independence Day essays by PoliceOne columnists Betsy Brantner Smith, Dan Marcou, Dave Smith, Jim Glennon, and Scott Buhrmaster, as well as two excellent book excerpts ... Full story
Remember the fallen: National Police Week 2009 - 05/11/2009
	National Police Week recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement and pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have sacrificed their lives for the safety and protection ... Full story