Category: Police News

Cato Institute (blog)Americans Worry About Police Safety, But Republicans Most Concerned About Police Being DisrespectedCato Institute (blog)Although public opinion data shows stark partisan divides in evaluations of police performance, a Cato Institute/YouGov survey shows that Americans—regardless of partisanship—are worried for police safety. Two-thirds (65%) of respondents say that …

Police Suspect 4 Deaths Occurred During Robbery in ChicagoABC News”The investigation has revealed people in the home were selling potential narcotics out that home earlier in the day," Chicago Police Department spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said Sunday. "And we believe individuals returned to rob occupants in that home.".and more »

AL.comOff-Duty Alabama Police Officer Wounded in Shooting at PartyABC NewsAuthorities say an off-duty police officer is hospitalized after he was wounded by gunfire during a surprise party for his wife. Al.com reports that the shooting happened late Saturday night at an apartment complex in Jasper, about 45 miles northwest …Off-duty police officer shot during dispute at wife’s surprise birthday partyAL.comall 10 news articles »

CBS News4 gunmen killed in deadly attack on Jordanian police, officials sayCBS NewsKARAK, Jordan — Gunmen assaulted Jordanian police in a series of attacks Sunday, including at a Crusader castle popular with tourists, killing seven officers, two local civilians and a woman visiting from Canada, officials said. Several armed men were …Deadly shootings hit police, tourists in KarakAljazeera.comJordan declares end of castle siege, says four gunmen killedReutersCanadian Woman And Police Killed In Attack At Jordanian CastleHuffington PostTelegraph.co.ukall 516 news articles »

Detroit Free PressPolice: Uber driver stabs passenger in Bloomfield TownshipDetroit Free PressA 23-year-old Uber driver has been charged after he allegedly stabbed a passenger multiple times Saturday because he felt the man disrespected his vehicle. The Bloomfield Township Police Department responded to a 911 call around 1:30 a.m. stating that …and more »

Sun SentinelHijacked Uber driver in South Florida kills gunman in the middle of the street, police sayCBS NewsVENTURA, Florida – An Uber driver fought back during an attempted robbery in South Florida on Sunday, potentially saving the life of himself and a passenger, according to police. CBS Miami reports it didn’t take long for people to figure out that …Uber driver heading to Fort Lauderdale airport fatally shoots assailant, police saySun SentinelUber driver shoots and kills robber along causeway near Aventura MallMiami HeraldUber driver fatally shoots would-be robber, police sayFox Newsall 43 news articles »

Aljazeera.comHRW: Police responsible for hundreds of prisoner deathsAljazeera.comAt least 591 people died in police custody in India between 2010 and 2015, according to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The report published on Monday, “Bound by Brotherhood", accuses Indian authorities of failing to hold officers responsible for …Deaths in custody – Indian activists demand police reformsDeutsche Welle’Hundreds die’ in India police custody, says rights group reportBBC NewsIndian police torturing suspects, says HRW deaths in custody reportThe Guardianall 23 news articles »

The TennesseanWoman charged in connection to Nashville police officer shootingThe TennesseanA Murfreesboro woman has been charged with attempted murder in connection to last week’s shooting that injured an East Precinct police officer, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Kathleen Daly, 26, surrendered to police Sunday night.and more »

Deutsche WelleDeaths in custody – Indian activists demand police reformsDeutsche WelleThe 114-page report draws on “in depth investigations" into 17 deaths in custody, including over 70 interviews with victims’ family members, witnesses, legal experts and police officers. The report also found that police blamed the deaths on suicide …’Hundreds die’ in India police custody, says rights group reportBBC NewsKillings in Indian police custody go unpunished, says rights groupReutersIndian police torturing suspects, says HRW deaths in custody reportThe Guardianall 22 news articles »

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthHomeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder: Dallas PoliceNBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthPolice say a homeowner fatally shot a man that broke into his Dallas house early Monday morning. (Published 3 minutes ago). Police said a homeowner fatally shot a man that broke into his Dallas house early Monday morning. Dallas police said they …