The Police Beat

Detroit Police Officer Upset with ‘Lenient’ Sentence Against Shooter

May 3, 2012

What do you think of the 14 to 25 year sentence handed down to Christopher Proctor after he shot Detroit Police Officer Arthur Matthews five times?

Tasers Could Soon be Street-Legal in Michigan

April 25, 2012

Tasers could soon be street-legal in Michigan after the House of Representatives passed a package of Senate bills. What do you think of the new legislation?

Video Released of Cape Coral Police Officer Shot During Traffic Stop

March 15, 2012

Watch newly-released video of Cape Coral Police Officer David Wagoner being shot during a traffic stop on April 16, 2011. The suspect was charged with first-degree murder of a police officer.

Indiana House Passes ‘Right to Resist’ Bill that Allows Use of Force Against Cops

March 12, 2012

The Indiana State House passed a bill last week that gives citizens who believe police are acting illegally the "right to resist." Is it ever OK to justify the use of force against a police officer?

Five Arrests Made in Wash. State Trooper Killing Probe

March 1, 2012

Five people have been arrested in connection with death of Wash. State Trooper Tony Radulescu. Among those arrested was shooter Joshua Blake's ex-girlfriend.

Retired Officer Creates Wounded Badge to Help, Support Officers in Need

February 15, 2012

Retired Redford Police Sergeant Adam Pasciak, now a limited licensed psychologist, has created WoundedBadge.com, a website for police officers to share their experiences with one another in a supporti...

Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots Suspect While Being Dragged By Car

February 1, 2012

A Wayne County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man after being dragged nearly half a mile down Harper in Detroit. The deputy is in serious condition, but expected to be OK.

US Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Warrant Needed for GPS Tracking

January 24, 2012

The US Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that police and other law enforcement agencies will now need a warrant to use GPS tracking on a suspect. What do you think?

Police Fatalities Rise 13% in 2011

January 5, 2012

On-duty police fatalities rose 13 percent in 2011 to 173 from 153 in 2010 according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. This is the second consecutive year that police fatalities ...

EMU Police Chief’s Death Reminds Us We Must Look Out For Each Other

January 3, 2012

The national suicide rate for police officers is nearly double than non-law enforcement employees. Chief Greg O'Dell's death reminds us that we must protect one another.

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