The Police Beat

Newly Released Dash Cam of Chase that Resulted in Death of Officer Trevor Slot

December 22, 2011

Michigan State Police have released the dash cam of the chase that ended in the death of Walker Police Officer Trevor Slot and two suspects. The suspects struck Officer Slot with their vehicle before ...

Lawyers Helping Strippers Posing as Paralegals to Gain Access to Miami Federal Detention Center

December 8, 2011

Strippers posing as paralegals gain access to Miami Federal Detention Center inmates with help of lawyers who are paid off by drug lords.

10-Year-Old Boy Defends Mom From Attacker with BB Gun

December 1, 2011

A 10-year-old Washington boy defended his mother with a BB gun after she was attacked by a man renting a room from her. The boy shot the man up to four times in the face.

Iowa Videographer Convicted For Not Complying With Police Orders

November 30, 2011

A 28-year-old Iowa man was convicted of police interference for disobeying police orders to step back. The man, Justin Norman, could spend up to 30 days in jail and a $250 fine for this infraction.

Bay City Police Union Votes to Change Name to Bay City Police Officers Association

November 18, 2011

The Bay City Police patrol union has voted to change its name to the Bay City Police Officers Association, which takes them one step closer to being a member of POAM. The union started the switch in A...

Ford Police Interceptors to Serve as Pace Cars in NASCAR Race

November 17, 2011

Ford Police Interceptors will serve as pace cars in this weekend's Championship Weekend NASCAR races. The Sedans are built-for-law-enforcement and will be at the Homestead-Miami Speedway November 18-2...

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...

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