Officers

Family Files Lawsuit Against LAPD After Officers Allegedly Intentionally Collide with Teen on Motorbike

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LOS ANGELES — A family is pursuing legal action against the Los Angeles Police Department and the City of Los Angeles following an incident that left their 16-year-old son severely injured. The lawsuit claims police intentionally struck the teen’s motorbike with a patrol vehicle, leading to significant physical harm. The events unfolded in February near LAPD headquarters, close to Grand and Washington Avenue. K.W., the injured youth, was riding his motorbike with friends when the patrol car collided with him. According to family attorneys, the police did not activate sirens or issue commands for him … Read more

Tragic Lawsuit Alleges Oregon Officers Abandoned Mentally Ill Man to Die in Hot Patrol Car While They Scrolled on TikTok

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COOS BAY, Ore. — The family of a man who died in police custody has filed a lawsuit, claiming that officers failed to provide necessary medical care while focusing on personal distractions, including social media. Nathan Bradford Smith, 33, who struggled with mental illness, died of heat stroke exacerbated by methamphetamine use after an arrest in July 2024. According to the lawsuit filed Wednesday, Coos Bay police officers allegedly neglected Smith’s obvious signs of medical distress, instead spending time in a parked patrol car watching TikTok and texting. The complaint accuses the city of Coos … Read more

Naked Gunman Opens Fire on Officers in Gibson City; Manhunt Underway for Suspect

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GIBSON CITY, Ill. — A bizarre incident unfolded early Saturday morning when a man reportedly stripped of his clothing opened fire on two law enforcement officers. Authorities are currently conducting an extensive search for the suspect, whose motives remain unclear. The confrontation occurred shortly after midnight in Gibson City, where officers responded to a call regarding a disturbance. Upon their arrival, they encountered the man, leading to a chaotic exchange that resulted in the officers sustaining injuries. According to police reports, both officers were shot but managed to return fire and call for backup while … Read more

Rain Can’t Dampen Spirit as Hundreds of Black Law Enforcement Officers Unite for NOBLE’s 49th Annual Conference in Pompano Beach

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POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Despite the downpour that forced the cancellation of a scheduled memorial march, a significant gathering of Black law enforcement officers took place Saturday in South Florida. The occasion marked the commencement of the 49th annual conference of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, commonly referred to as NOBLE. More than 10 charter buses delivered officers to Pompano Beach, with many attendees likening the event to a “family reunion.” Each year, the conference moves to a different city, but the focus remains constant: fostering community service and engagement. The opening … Read more