Criminal Justice News Summary 02-13-12

Chattanooga: Prosecutors Asking Maximum Sentence For "Evil" Mother Of Jesse Mathews. Sentencing Set Monday For Family Members Of Man Charged With Killing Sgt. Tim Chapin http://chattanoogan.com/2012/2/12/219298/Prosecutors-Asking-Maximum-Sentence.aspx

South Carolina: Deadly attacks on police rise http://www.thestate.com/2012/02/12/2149562/deadly-attacks-on-police-rise.html

Atlanta: Robbery suspect fatally shot in chase http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-robbery-suspect-fatally-1345899.html

Texas: Man accused of killing wife, male friend dies during SWAT standoff in the Heights http://www.khou.com/news/local/Man-accused-of-shooting-wife-male-friend-dies-during-SWAT-standoff-in-the-Heights-139157649.html

New York: community rallies for teen shot by police http://online.wsj.com/article/AP900a9a079f9e43bc9efbc5fe9f20698a.html

Denver: Emerging movement encourages sheriffs to act as shield against federal tyranny http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_19946455#ixzz1mDRlAtde

North Carolina: Wake County deputy shoots man during suicide call http://myfox8.com/2012/02/11/wake-county-deputy-shoots-man-during-suicide-call/

Florida: Even though he didn't have to do so, a Marion County sheriff's deputy involved in a shooting two weeks ago that took the life of an Ocklawaha man gave a statement Friday to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. http://www.ocala.com/article/20120210/ARTICLES/120219973

California: Sheriff: Deputy shot man over concern for kids http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2012/02/10/state/n162739S25.DTL#ixzz1mDSApEPx

Virginia: Confusing picture emerges in fatal police shooting http://www2.starexponent.com/news/2012/feb/11/confusing-picture-emerges-fatal-police-shooting-ar-1680401/

California: Fire engulfs California home at the center of a police standoff http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/02/11/fire-engulfs-california-home-at-center-police-standoff/#ixzz1mDSQtc67

Oregon: Marine veteran found after two days in Oregon snow http://articles.boston.com/2012-02-10/news/31047054_1_panic-attacks-marine-sandals

Criminal Justice News Summary 02-10-12

California: Washington: Kitsap County sheriff's deputies are investigating a Wednesday evening police shooting that left one man dead http://www.seattlepi.com/local/komo/article/Poulsbo-cops-shoot-kill-armed-man-3186124.php#ixzz1lujb4uwG

California: Suspect Wounded in Deputy-Involved Shooting in Compton http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-compton-deputy-shooting,0,1971196.story

Tennessee: Paramilitary police training spooks Rutherford County residents http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/paramilitary-police-training-spooks-rutherford-county-residents/Content?oid=2761326

Denver: Police training at Bronco Stadium will have simulated gunfire http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/Police-training-at-Bronco-Stadium-will-have-simulated-gunfire-138976159.html

Arizona: Police shoot, kill suspect who held couple hostage for hours http://www.azfamily.com/news/Police-kill-and-shoot-a-suspect-who-held-couple-hostage-for-hours-138922474.html
 
Texas: Two dead, two wounded after Richardson DART station shootout http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/lake-highlands-richardson/headlines/20120207-2-dead-2-wounded-after-richardson-dart-station-shootout.ece

Indianapolis: Lucas Oil Stadium Security Appears to Have Had Sniper's Nest Set Up at Super Bowl XLVI (Photos) http://www.nesn.com/2012/02/super-bowl-xlvi-lucas-oil-stadium-security-featured-snipers-nest-photos.html

North Carolina: Raleigh Police defend actions in deadly stand-off http://www2.nbc17.com/news/2012/feb/07/4/police-psychology-work-deadly-standoff-ar-1904117/

California: Drugs, Not Taser Killed Oakland Man: Autopsy http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Drugs-Not-Taser-Killed-Oakland-Man-Autopsy-138910279.html

Wisconsin: SWAT team prepares for anything during training exercises http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20120207/GPG0101/120207147/SWAT-team-prepares-anything-during-training-exercises

Pennsylvania: Man dies in police shooting, killed neighbor earlier http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1yQ-YfuPpE

California: Police Shoot, Kill Armed Man in Fresno Tuesday Morning http://www.ksee24.com/news/local/Police-Shoot-Kill-Armed-Man-in-Fresno-Tuesday-Morning-138939434.html

Criminal Justice News Summary 02-08-12

North Carolina: Raleigh Police Officer Shot After SWAT Team Storms Apartment http://raleightelegram.com/20120207799

Indiana: Fatal Police Shooting Captured On Cellphone. Two Officers Shot, Suspect Killed http://www.theindychannel.com/video/30395992/index.html

New York: NYPD bosses are stepping up efforts to encourage troubled cops to get help, after the recent suicides of two officers less than a week apart, sources said. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brass_to_tackle_cops_nypd_blues_mwAtopPfzatpfPbJ9nKqCN#ixzz1lkBxZoiH

Canada: University of Calgary: Quiet Eye unlocks elite police shooting techniques http://www.marketwatch.com/story/university-of-calgary-quiet-eye-unlocks-elite-police-shooting-techniques-2012-02-06

North Carolina: A Wake County sheriff's deputy who was injured last fall in the line of duty was in the hospital again after being hit by a car Saturday night. http://www.wral.com/news/news_briefs/story/10690089/

California: The L.A. County Sheriff's Department is investigating a deadly shooting in Lancaster involving a deputy who opened fire on a man who was charging toward him with a sword http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-lancaster-dis-sword,0,5815802.story

California: Deputy fatally shoots man in struggle http://blogs.sacbee.com/crime/archives/2012/02/deputy-fatally-shoots-man-in-struggle-at-stockton-boulevard-and-lawrence-dr.html

New York: Bronx community condemns police shooting http://online.wsj.com/article/APbea6849ec7424cf6809a6fb021d846ce.html

Maryland: Prince George's officer suspended in probe into police shooting in Brentwood http://www.gazette.net/article/20120207/NEWS/702099999/1010/prince-george-s-officer-suspended-in-probe-into-police-shooting-in&template=gazette

Oregon: Police officer shoots gunman. The man had been waving a handgun and frightening mobile home tenants http://www.registerguard.com/web/updates/27577044-41/police-shooting-officer-resident-mobile.html.csp

Kansas: A 45-year-old man who was shot by a Shawnee County sheriff's deputy Sunday morning is a veteran struggling with depression, his wife said Monday. http://cjonline.com/news/2012-02-06/police-identify-man-shot-deputy

Michigan: Video shows Saline police struggling to subdue driver during Christmas Day arrest http://www.annarbor.com/news/saline/saline-police-fight-alleged-drunk-driver-video/

Criminal Justice News Summary 02-05-12

Alabama: Police shoot dead fugitive cop killer http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/04/us-alabama-police-shooting-idUSTRE81301N20120204
 
New York: Last laugh is on 'cop-shoot' thug.Laughed at his crime, no bail for NY cop's shooter http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/last_laugh_is_on_cop_shoot_thug_JJB6tvgLBivKIm07q0lvfP Luis (Baby) Ortiz, suspected of shooting Officer Kevin Brennan, yells 'I love the Latin Kings' in show for police-hating posse. Heartless display came as chilling new details emerged of the dramatic struggle that ended with Brennan bleeding in the hallway http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/shot-kevin-brennan-spend-weeks-hosp-article-1.1015341#ixzz1lRyTNVC6

New York: Autistic Teen, Fatally Shot By Police In His Home http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/02/stephon-watts-autistic-te_n_1249695.html

Missouri: FBI probes St. Louis police shooting http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/fbi-probes-st-louis-police-shooting-lawsuit-may-follow/article_bffda921-082e-56cb-ac34-4d59980ba6da.html#ixzz1lRuAR2cZ

Florida: Police shoot and kill 16-year-old at Homestead Chevron http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/03/2623698/police-shoot-and-kill-16-year.html#storylink=cpy http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/02/03/homestead-police-shooting-leaves-teen-dead/

Oklahoma: A Cherokee County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Wednesday night after responding to a noise complaint near Norwood http://tahlequahdailypress.com/local/x584478570/Deputy-shoots-kills-Norwood-man

South Carolina: Officer who lost his leg is trying out for SWAT http://www.goupstate.com/article/20120204/ARTICLES/202041007/1083/ARTICLES?Title=Officer-who-lost-his-leg-is-trying-out-for-SWAT-team

Houston: Man kills himself in standoff after little girl's throat is cut. Four-year-old expected to survive http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Man-kills-himself-in-standoff-after-little-girl-2991932.php Photos: http://www.khou.com/news/slideshows/Photos--SWAT-surrounds-townhome-after-dad-stabs-4-year-old-daughter-138658419.html?gallery=y&img=1&c=y

Ohio: Two Gays: We Were Jailed in Ohio Without Our Pants http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/gays-jailed-ohio-pants-15509023

California: Mayor says fatal police shooting 'a very sad day' for Cal City http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinois/calumet-city/mayor-says-fatal-police-shooting-a-very-sad-day-for/article_09d93f56-6be6-572a-97d5-850bd675d4b9.html#ixzz1lRxBzt7y

Canada: Man shot dead in confrontation with Toronto police http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2012/02/03/toronto-police-shooting.html

Criminal Justice News Summary 02-03-12

Utah: Dispatch tapes of Ogden police shooting show chaos, tragedy http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-03/elite-police-afp-act-merge/3809580?section=act

California: Officer Killed By Partner in Suspected 'Suicide By Cop' http://abcnews.go.com/US/cop-killed-partner-suicide-cop/story?id=15490733

Australia: Elite police merger 'to enhance services' http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-03/elite-police-afp-act-merge/3809580?section=act

Colorado: Colorado Springs SWAT Sniper Called In To Deal With Escaped Bison http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/02/colorado-springs-escaped-bison_n_1250589.html

Maryland: Active shooter training makes Belvoir, Military Police more effective http://www2.belvoireagle.com/news/2012/feb/02/active-shooter-training-makes-belvoir-military-pol-ar-1658920/

Oklahoma: Man fatally shot by Cherokee County deputy http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=12&articleid=20120202_12_0_HULBER46000

Washington: A Pierce County sheriff's spokesman says a 50-year-old man fatally shot by a SWAT team sharpshooter had made specific threats toward others and fired at a sheriff's plane and deputies as they arrived to arrest him. http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Sheriff-Wash-man-killed-by-SWAT-is-ID-d-2936088.php#ixzz1lKYdBhSu

New Mexico: Woman shot after aiming gun at deputies http://www.daily-times.com/ci_19874476?source=most_viewed

California: Woman Steals Police Car During SWAT Standoff, Goes For Quick Joy Ride http://laist.com/2012/02/01/woman_steals_police_car_during_swat_standoff.php

Oregon: $1.2M settlement in Campbell police shooting http://www.kgw.com/home/12M-settlement-in-Campbell-shooting-138498024.html

Hawaii: Police shoot man with Taser when he resists arrest http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/138539879.html