On August 10, 2016, Anthony Timpa called 911, provided his location and requested help. He said he had a history of mental illness, was off his medications and was very anxious. Another caller from the same location reported that a man was running up and...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1CLEVELAND — An officer has died on duty as a result of an unspecified medical emergency, News 5 Cleveland reported.Cleveland Police Department Officer Victor Claudio, 53, died Jan. 1 after a medical emergency occurred while he was at headquarters.“Our hearts are broken and...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A police sergeant died from a heart attack after working three 16-hour shifts in a row, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page.Sergeant Mike Russ, 56, was working at the Blue Cross Bowl in Finley stadium for three consecutive days,...
“Discretion is the better part of valor,” is a slight misquote of a line from Shakespeare’s Henry IV. If you want a full rundown of the Bard’s nuance, you can find it here. The phrase is modernly used to mean it is better to be...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1GOLDEN, Colo. — The Golden Police Department’s four-day work week pilot has concluded and preliminary results show promising trends, Colorado Community Media reported.The pilot began in July 2023 when all GPD employees had their work week reduced to four days of eight-hour shifts...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1LOS ANGELES — A veteran LAPD officer connects with his community by regularly singing and performing in uniform, FOX 11 reported.Detective Chris Reza grew up in Los Angeles and “knows what it’s like to have crime at the foot of your doorstep,” he...
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Smith & Warren is pleased to announce a continuation of their partnership with the Autism Society of Greater Orlando (ASGO) for Autism Awareness Month in April 2024. This marks the second year of this partnership with 10% of proceeds from the...
By Nancy McLaughlinNews & RecordGREENSBORO, N.C. — Tributes have poured in for Greensboro Police Sgt. Philip Dale Nix, the officer fatally shot Saturday at the Sheetz convenience store at 3202 Sandy Ridge Road.“He was one of the best police officers you’d ever want to meet,”...
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Smith & Warren is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets of National Emblem & Badge, a division of OGS Technologies, LLC, that specializes in the manufacture of custom metal badges & uniform insignia.The acquisition of National Emblem & Badge...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — An off-duty Sacramento County deputy used his department’s emergency medical training to save a man’s life, ABC 10 reported.Deputy Cory Patterson was on a walk with his wife when he saw a vehicle veer off a road and into...