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Southern California Jury Convicted Man In Booby Trap Police Attacks

November 10, 2011

A Southern California jury found Nicholas Smit guilty of four counts of attempted murder of a police officer in booby trap attacks.

Joseph Weekley Trial Brings Filming of Police to Forefront of Debate

November 3, 2011

The trial of Joseph Weekley is causing a lot of debate about whether or not it should be legal to film on-duty police officers. As of now, it is within citizens' First Amendment rights to film a polic...

Unarmed & Off Duty Deputy Stops Robbery at Pizza Shop

October 25, 2011

Unarmed & off duty police officer, Deputy Frank Pobjecky, single-handedly stopped a robbery at a local pizza shop.

Police Officer Killed During Bank Robbery Chase

October 13, 2011

In Grand Rapids Michigan, a police officer was shot and killed during bank robbery chase along I-96. The bank robbery took place at a Choice One Bank in Ottawa County, near 8th Avenue. Two suspects a...

Charges Against Detroit Officer in Death of Aiyana Stanley-Jones Released

October 7, 2011

Detroit Officer Joseph Weekley was indicted on an involuntary manslaughter charge for the death of Aiyana Stanley-Jones.

NYPD Officers Disciplined for Throwing Football with Child

September 23, 2011

NYPD Officers Catherine Guzman and Mariana Diaz receive disciplinary action after playing catch football with child during 4th of July weekend.

Police consider new lineup methods

September 20, 2011

The methods that the courts use for handling evidence are being reconsidered for processes that provide more accurate decisions and results.

Denver Police Seize $10M of Cocaine

September 16, 2011

Denver Police recently discovered 220 pounds of cocaine during a routine traffic stop with a value of over $10,000,000.

Testicle-grabbing officer used reasonable force

September 2, 2011

The Mesa County (CO) Sheriff’s office ruled that a deputy who grabbed a man’s testicles to subdue him acted reasonably. The incident involved a man who was resisting arrest and elbowed Dep...

Remembering the forgotten first responders to 9/11

August 26, 2011

PoliceOne had a touching letter this week, written by Sgt. Glenn French. In it, he discusses the nation’s forgotten first responders to the 9/11 tragedy: Those brave men and women who are still...

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