Like any of the three-dimensional characters in a classic Bogart movie, or from a persona in a stage play once fleshed out in a darkened theatre, some of the people you meet working as a big city foot-beat cop stay with you wherever you…
(Alpha News) – The suspect in the mass shooting last week that left a Minneapolis police officer and a civilian dead and others injured had a history of violent crimes and was wanted on several warrants at the time of the shootings.…
(Alpha News) – Walter Hudson, a Republican Minnesota state representative from Albertville, joined Liz Collin on her podcast to speak out on failed leadership and how “lies about public safety” have continued to put police officers in…
Montgomery, New York – A former police officer and another woman have been arrested for allegedly extorting a small business owner out of thousands of dollars, New York authorities said Tuesday. The New York Daily News reported that two…
A quote from the post-apocalyptic G. Michael Hopf novel Those Who Remain, posits a theory on the cycle of civilizations that has gained popularity over the last few years. It reads: “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good…
CHICAGO — A Chicago police recruit was shot while driving a car, causing a crash on the Northwest Side on Monday morning. Police said the recruit was driving with one passenger westbound on Gunnison Street near Rockwell Street in Lincoln…
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio — A 3-year-old boy was fatally stabbed by a woman as he sat in a grocery cart in a supermarket parking lot. Investigators believe it was a random attack. The boy’s mother also was stabbed, but her injuries were not life…
CHICAGO – A Chicago police officer has been charged with causing damage to a south suburban golf course. Prosecutors say Chicago Police Department Officer Romello Washington caused damage at The Meadows Golf Club in Blue Island two…
New York City – Venezuelan migrant Bernardo Castro Mata, 19, who shot two NYPD police officers, had his immigration case dismissed after only a year. One officer in the chest and the other in the leg while he rode around on Mata rode on…
CALIFORNIA – A trans-identifying male inmate at a women’s prison in California has been relocated to a men’s facility after being charged with raping a female inmate. The alleged offending inmate was identified as 51-year-old Tremaine…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – He was hired by the City of Albuquerque to stop violence before it started. Now, he was set to go before a judge, facing a violent criminal charge. KOB 4 reported that Angel Garcia was the manager of the city’s Violence…
NEW YORK – A Venezuelan migrant who is illegally in the U.S. is accused of being involved in a series of robberies and shooting two New York City police officers early Monday during a chase, according to reports. The suspect was identified…
Minneapolis, Minnesota – Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Sunday she will drop charges against state trooper Ryan Londregan in the death of Ricky Cobb II. Cobb was killed during a traffic stop in Minneapolis last year. In a…
Washington D.C. – Over 350,000 migrants who entered the U.S. illegally have had their immigration court cases dismissed, allowing them to go free without a verdict on the merits of their entry. A top Immigration and Customs Enforcement …
Washington D.C. – Federal public health officials and others who have covered up information about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic could face prosecution according to the chairman of a special House subcommittee investigating the…
Minneapolis, Minnesota – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has identified the man who officials say killed Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell on Thursday. On Saturday, 35-year-old Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed was identified as…
Chicago, Illinois – After 41 shootings in Chicago, one politician will no longer share crime information to their constituents because a bad “perception” to the citizens. 48th Ward Alderman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth was providing crime alerts…
Gila River, AZ. – A police officer in field training was shot and killed and his field training officer seriously injured when they responded to a disturbance. Gila River Police Department officers arrived at a home in the community around…
To say it is difficult to write about Jim McNeff’s retirement from the publishing industry is an understatement. May 31, 2024 may have been the last time Jim worked full time for Law Officer but his unwavering loyalty to the law…
They say all cops are racists. They say all cops are bad. They say all cops lie. They say policing is the equivalent to white supremacy. They say defunding the police is best. They say minorities should be cops. They say minorities who are…
TAYLOR, Texas – A knife-wielding man was shot by a homeowner in Central Texas late Monday night, according to law enforcement officials. The armed home intruder was identified by the Taylor Police Department as 23-year-old Austin Sumpter,…
The days of law enforcement agencies sitting back and waiting for applications are over. While some blame that on an overall police recruiting crisis, many understand that effective processes can significantly increase applications. I have…
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. – Connecticut State Police are mourning the loss of Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier who was struck and killed during a traffic stop by a hit-and-run driver. Trooper Pelletier stopped a motorist on Interstate 84 in…
DENVER – The Denver Civil Service Commission announced the firing of Executive Director Niecy Murray Tuesday evening, mere hours after she accused Mayor Mike Johnston (D) and city leadership of interfering in her staff’s work of vetting…
By Crime Watch MN MINNEAPOLIS – A Minneapolis police officer is dead, and another was injured when they were fired upon while responding to a report of a shooting in the Whittier neighborhood on Thursday evening. Four civilians were also…
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — A U.S. Army soldier was found dead in a home near Fort Campbell, Kentucky and police are seeking help from the public as investigators follow leads. The funeral for Pfc. Katia Dueñas-Aguilar will take place Friday in…
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D A bank robber in Missouri decided to hit small-town banks rather than bigger ones with heftier security systems and plenty of law enforcement. One town that he chose was Chilhowee, population 300, situated 20…
By Jessica McBride & Jim Piwowarczyk BROOKFIELD, Wis. – An armed Milwaukee felon attacked a City of Brookfield police officer during a traffic stop at Brookfield Square Mall, dragging him with a vehicle after giving a false name, according…
HIDALGO COUNTY, Texas – Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety discovered during a traffic stop last week that 27 illegal immigrants were being smuggled inside a horse trailer, authorities said. The encounter occurred on US…
SEATTLE — Chief Adrian Diaz, the embattled top cop of the Seattle Police Department, has been dismissed amid discrimination and harassments lawsuits, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Wednesday during a news conference, according to the…