Associated PressHOUSTON — A suspect was arrested and charged with the fatal shooting of a Houston-area sheriff’s deputy while police were conducting a manhunt following an assault at a pizzeria, authorities said.Deputy Fernando Esqueda, 28, was killed early Thursday morning by a suspect who allegedly...
PRESS RELEASEHUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced that Spokane Regional Emergency Communications (SREC) has selected Hexagon’s state-of-the-art public safety platform to enhance emergency response. By facilitating greater collaboration across Spokane County and the 21 first responder agencies SREC serves, the regional...
Officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at a grocery store. When they arrived, witnesses pointed to a vehicle leaving the parking area. The officers pursued the vehicle into another jurisdiction but lost sight of the suspect vehicle.Officers in that jurisdiction located a...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1FORT WORTH, Texas — A mother, motivated by the loss of her daughter has set out to make police station interview rooms a more comfortable place for crime victims, NPR reported. ...
By Maryclaire DaleAssociated PressPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia’s top prosecutor won’t seek the death penalty for a teenager charged with fatally shooting a Temple University officer, a decision that angered the victim’s colleagues and relatives. ...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1ATLANTA — A program started by a retired cop is working to reduce crime by bringing police and at-risk kids together in barbershops, CBS News reported. ...
By Christine DempseyJournal Inquirer, Manchester, Conn.WATERBURY, Conn. — A former New Canaan police officer was sentenced Monday to two years in prison for his role in the fatal shootings of dogs — including puppies — that were perceived as unable to be trained at his...
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story, which will be updated as new information becomes available. By Joanna PutmanPolice1HOUSTON — A manhunt is underway after a Harris County deputy was killed in an ambush, KHOU reported.The Sheriff Ed Gonzalez identified the deputy as Deputy Fernando...
PRESS RELEASEEAGLEVILLE, Pa. — Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, has introduced new colors for its popular Wedge EDC slim pocket flashlight. In addition to black and coyote, the high-performance light now is available in blue, purple and red for users who want...
By Estelle AtkinsonLas Vegas Review-JournalHENDERSON, Nev. — A Henderson Police Department officer shot a gun-wielding man in his hand and shoulder out of concern that he would enter a Henderson home during a chase late last month, police said in a video briefing. ...
