Police News

1. Considerations when developing a law enforcement drone policy

   Agencies should have solid policies and procedures in place to ensure the proper operation of their UAS program

2. Police: 10 shot in NYC by 2 men who fled on mopeds

   NYPD officials described it as a "brazen, coordinated" attack

3. Ore. deputy drowns while trying to help child

   Officer Courtney Couch was paddle boarding when she fell into the water and did not resurface, police said

4. Texas police officer injured in crash with 18-wheeler has died

   Andy Traylor was traveling in his patrol vehicle when an 18-wheeler did a U-turn in front of him, causing the vehicles to collide

5. Washington’s new laws tie the hands of law enforcement officers

   These laws will cause every law enforcement and corrections agency and all its officers to reconsider the way they go about their jobs

6. NYPD lieutenant shot in ankle during ‘violent struggle’ with gang member

   “I have to commend the four officers for the incredible restraint that was shown on [body camera] video,” said Police Commissioner Dermot Shea

7. Why cops should love National Night Out

   There is nothing more effective for building trust than personal, positive contacts between the police and those they protect and serve

8. Watch: Cop fishes "naked suspect" out of homeowner's hot tub

   A wayward alligator was quickly sent on its way

9. San Diego PD's most diverse academy helps force look more like city's population

   The department said it's seeing positive results from recent recruiting initiatives aimed at greater diversity

10. LAPD looks to expand mental health units, citing slow response times

    The dozen or so units respond to at least 26 calls a day, some of which take hours to resolve, officials said