PITTSBURGH — Acting Pittsburgh Police Chief Christopher Ragland announced he is stepping down, citing ethical concerns over certain requests made during his tenure.Ragland announced his resignation on March 4, saying he could not continue in the role after being asked to do things that went...
BELL TOWER, Fla. — For the first time, a Lee County SWAT sniper and a former hostage are sharing their harrowing experiences from a 2024 hostage situation at the Bank of America in Bell Tower.A tense standoff unfolded on Feb. 6 when a man claiming...
By Caelyn Pender, Ryan MacaseroBay Area News GroupSAN MATEO, Calif. — A strong majority of San Mateo County voters favor removing Sheriff Christina Corpus, according to early returns from Tuesday’s special election.As of 11 p.m., more than 85% — at least 79,319 voters — had...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump called for a mandatory death penalty for anyone convicted of killing a law enforcement officer during a speech to Congress on March 4. Trump announced he signed an executive order that would make the death penalty mandatory in such cases....
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The city of Columbus has fired a police officer after he allegedly downloaded body camera footage from the department’s system without submitting a public records request.Public Safety Director Kate Pishotti upheld Police Chief Elaine Bryant’s recommendation to terminate Officer Spencer Badger following...
By Carol Robinsonal.comWALKER COUNTY, Ala. — Two Walker County sheriff’s deputies have been indicted on federal charges involving the mistreatment and abuse of Tony Mitchell, who later died while in the custody of the jail.Though 10 former jail employees have agreed to plead guilty to...
By Carol Robinsonal.comWASHINGTON — The 13-year-old who won hearts across the U.S. during President Trump’s speech to Congress was an honorary Birmingham police deputy chief before he was sworn in tonight as the youngest ever U.S. Secret Service agent.At Trump’s direction, Secret Service Director Sean...
By Lindsay WhitehurstAssociated PressWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to block a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers in the U.S. alleging the companies have fueled cartel gun violence.Both liberal and conservative justices appeared skeptical that the claims could clear...
By Police1 StaffNEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — The Newport Beach City Council approved a five-year contract for the purchase of seven drones to support the police department’s new drone program. The $2.17 million agreement with Seattle-based BRINC Drones Inc. was unanimously approved as part of the...
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Several Salt Lake City police officers have been disciplined after body camera footage revealed they mishandled and mocked the body of a deceased homeless man in the summer of 2024, FOX 13 reported.The footage, released on Feb. 28, shows officers...
