BLUtube - Officer Involved Incidents

Enhanced video of San Jose officers' use of force

ltsimon — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:11:24 GMT

A cell phone video shows San Jose police officers repeatedly using batons and a Taser gun on an unarmed San Jose State student, including at least one baton strike that appears to come after the man is handcuffed, as they took him into custody inside his home last month. Transcript of the audio recording

Surviving Seattle Police Officer Britt Sweeney: Exclusive Interview

ltsimon — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:31:24 GMT

It could have been a very different story to tell if things went off as planned. The City of Seattle could have mourned the deaths of two officers if Officer Britt Sweeney didn't act quick enough. Luckily, instinct was on her side that fateful night...

DNA and bullets link suspect to Seattle officer's death

Conn. police cruiser crash kills 2 teens

Eve1986 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:40:52 GMT

This is amazing and disturbing dash cam video released November 17, 2009. The video shows a Milford Connecticut cruiser striking a car killing two teenagers June 13, 2009. The accident happened on the Boston Post Rd in West Haven CT while 2 Milford Police cruisers were returning after assisting the Orange Police at a disturbance at a bar. The officer involved in the crash was charged with 2 counts of homicide with a motor vehicle November 15, 2009, after 5 month investigation by the Connecticut State Police.

Conn. police release video of cruiser crash that killed teenagers

Wounded N.C. officer thanks community

ltsimon — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:43:51 GMT

Winston-Salem Police Officer Daniel Clark gave a tearful nod of appreciation to the Winston-Salem community for its response to the shooting that wounded him and killed his supervisor, Sgt. Mickey Hutchens.

Wounded N.C. officer whose supervisor was killed thanks community

Comm. Charles Ramsey: Rogue cops

ltsimon — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:41:02 GMT

It is shocking and disheartening when a police officer turns into a criminal.

Tactical training helps police officer during Fort Hood shooting

ltsimon — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:37:32 GMT

Sgt. Kimberly Munley has undergone Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT).

Officer who shot Fort Hood suspect says 'training took over'

Fort Hood fire chief recalls response to 'shots fired' moment

commcop — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:15:49 GMT

In-depth coverage of the Fort Hood shooting

Officer describes Ft. Hood gun battle

ltsimon — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:23:07 GMT

One of 2 police officers who confronted the alleged Fort Hood killer says he shot Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan before kicking the man's weapon away, handcuffing him and ending the nation's worst killing spree on a military base.

In-depth coverage of the Fort Hood shooting

Quick Take: Investigation into the Fort Hood shootings

ltsimon — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:42 GMT

STRATFOR security expert Fred Burton describes the complex process of investigating a shooting spree that killed 12 people and injured scores more at Fort Hood, Texas.

In-depth coverage of the Fort Hood shooting

Cop praised for quick action at Fort Hood

ltsimon — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:19:39 GMT

Civilian cop credited with ending Fort Hood massacre

In-depth coverage of the Fort Hood shooting

Troubling portrait emerges on the Fort Hood shooter

ltsimon — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:08:32 GMT

In-depth coverage of the Fort Hood shooting

Officers missed opportunity to find kidnap victim

ltsimon — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:57:44 GMT

CNN's Randi Kaye reports on numerous missed opportunities by parole officers to find Jacyee Dugard.

Related article: Calif. officers 'missed opportunity' to find kidnap victim

Fla. inmates rescue deputy from jailhouse attack

ltsimon — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:57:36 GMT

A Florida deputy was nearly killed in a jail house attack that was caught on tape. WFTS' Don Germais reports.

Related article: Fla. inmates who came to deputy's rescue get help, too

Ariz. officer describes being dragged

Eve1986 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:09:09 GMT

A Phoenix police officer explains how a motorist dragged him down the street

Seattle police speak out about officer's murder

ltsimon — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:04:02 GMT

Assistant Chief Nick Metz on Seattle PD officer murder

Seattle police looking for ties between officer's murder, car torchings

"Balloon boy" dad wants sheriff charged

Eve1986 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:16:31 GMT

Richard and Mayumi Heene, facing charges in the balloon boy hoax, now want the sheriff charged for violation of privacy.

Related article: Sheriff in Colo. balloon chase responds to critics

Off-duty Md. cop pulled gun at haunted house

ltsimon — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:41:09 GMT

A Baltimore city police officer was charged with assault after he apparently got scared at a haunted house and pulled a gun on one of the characters. Full story

Cops pull driver through window

commcop — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:24:53 GMT

A high-speed pursuit reaching 100 mph ended with cops pulling the suspect through her window.

Wild police chase through Houston

commcop — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:22:00 GMT

A driver led police on a wild chase through the streets of Houston.

Miami police chase

ltsimon — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:16:49 GMT

Police pursue a suspected of car thief. WSVN's Blake Burman has the story.