Vehicle Patrol

Guest Editorial: Tennessee Officer Acquitted

Officer Richard Neil (Ret.) looks at a recent trial of a Tennessee sergeant who killed an 11-year-old girl while speeding without lights or sirens to a home invasion call. There are no victors in this case, just lingering sadness and regret. But we owe it to the victim and to our recruits to examine such cases so that they may be prevented, wherever possible.

Posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Police Search for Killer of Georgia Police Officer

Holmes says Vogt was driving down a dirt road when someone shot him. Vogt was able to call for help, and fellow officers administered first aid.

Posted Monday, February 15, 2010

Washington State Trooper Shot While Processing Vehicle

A man walked up and had a short exchange with Johnson and the tow truck driver, then pulled out a handgun and shot Johnson twice, including once to the head.

Posted Sunday, February 14, 2010

Indianapolis Officer Hurt in Accident

An IMPD officer was injured in an accident when she was hit by a suspected drunk driver.

Posted Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Third Degree: The Surefire LX2 Luma Max

This handheld white light boasts a new microprocessor & 200 lumens of output.

Posted Monday, February 1, 2010

Diggin' It

It protects officers while providing a tactical advantage.

Posted Monday, February 1, 2010

Caught in the Act

Radar, lidar, pacing and time/distance formulas all provide a means for determining speed. But which method is best?

Posted Monday, February 1, 2010

Gilbert Police Officer Killed During Traffic Stop

Marino said authorities were trying to determine what prompted the original traffic stop and why someone in the suspects' vehicle allegedly opened fire.

Posted Thursday, January 28, 2010

Truck Driver Was Viewing Pornographic Movies Prior to Crash

State police say a truck driver was watching pornographic movies on his laptop computer when his rig struck a disabled car on the New York State Thruway.

Posted Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Pittsburgh Officials Investigate Complaints of Brutality after Teen s Arrest

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl said that the city is investigating whether the officers' actions were justified and that if they weren't, "they will be held accountable for those actions."

Posted Sunday, January 24, 2010