Criminal Justice News Summary 12-29-10

Texas: Officer killed answering domestic violence call http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/122910dnmetofficerkilled.5e696746.html

Florida: Man Arrested by SWAT Team After Taking His Own Family Hostage http://www.theledger.com/article/20101228/NEWS/12285031/1410?Title=Auburndale-Man-Arrested-by-SWAT-Team-After-Taking-His-Own-Family-Hostage

Colorado: Greeley School Official Arrested In SWAT Standoff Case http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/26303869/detail.html

UK: Officer shot in siege saved by body armor http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bradford-west-yorkshire-12088905

Florida: 911 caller etiquette: Open the door for the cops http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40831233/ns/local_news-tampa_fl/

Criminal Justice News Summary 12-28-10

Georgia: Slain trooper was living his dream http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/stepdad-slain-trooper-was-789133.html Flags Lowered To Honor Slain Trooperhttp://www.wsbtv.com/news/26296955/detail.html Suspect charged http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=170063&catid=3

National: Police line of duty deaths up 37% in 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/crime-scene/around-the-nation/officer-line-of-duty-deaths-up.html  http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-12-28-policedeaths28_ST_N.htm

UK: Police shoot gunman dead after West Yorkshire siege http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/dec/28/gunman-shot-dead-police-yorkshire

Oklahoma: A Tulsa Police Officer saved a driver from a fiery wreck Sunday after the car caught fire and the person was trapped, police said. http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20101227_11_0_ATulsa180597

Texas: More about what saved an Austin police officer's life just an hour before Christmas Eve. http://www.kvue.com/news/Reaction-to-APD-involved-shooting-and-stabbing-112520114.html

California: Pedestrian hit, killed by Desert Hot Springs police vehicle http://www.mydesert.com/article/20101228/NEWS0804/
101228001/Pedestrian+hit++killed+by+police+vehicle

Texas: Bank Robber kills himself after short police chase http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-robbershot_28met.ART.State.Edition2.1478056.html

Minneapolis: Police officer to honor daughter in Rose Bowl Parade http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=896081&catid=391

Criminal Justice News Summary 12-27-10

Massachusetts: Policeman Shot, Killed during Robbery Attempt http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r/26283116/detail.html

Washington: Suspect steals patrol car, gets shot, gets caught http://www.koinlocal6.com/news/local/story/Suspect-steals-patrol-car-gets-shot-gets-caught/4bwX7rPbL0SXTa2hKk4xyQ.cspx

South Carolina: No-knock searches can pose risks to officers, residents http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20101227/NEWS/312270010/1004/NEWS01/No-knock-searches-can-pose-risks-to-officers--residents

Montana: Sheriff’s deputy honored http://helenair.com/news/local/article_c0601d36-10bc-11e0-a26e-001cc4c002e0.html

Illinois: 60-year-old shot with Taser after brief standoff identified http://www.sj-r.com/top-stories/x934183401/60-year-old-shot-with-Taser-after-brief-standoff-identified

Texas: Injured APD officer out of hospital http://www.kvue.com/news/Injured-APD-officer-out-of-hospital-112486384.html

North Carolina: Police name NC man killed after shootout with cops http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/12/27/1936947/police-name-nc-man-killed-after.html#ixzz19K1kd9S9

Criminal Justice News Summary 12-23-10

Florida: 'If you pull or point gun at officer, we are going to shoot you,' OPD chief says. The Orlando Police Department's year-end review of success and challenges came with a warning for potential cop-killers.  http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-orlando-police-end-of-year-20101220,0,4559848.story?fthepolice

Pennsylvania: 2 Philly officers shot in SWAT raid, standoff http://www.bostonherald.com/news/national/northeast/view/201012222_philly_officers_shot_
in_swat_raid_standoff/srvc=home&position=recent

North Carolina: WSOC-TV's 5 p.m. newscast had just begun Tuesday when anchor Natalie Pasquarella twice heard her producer yelling into her earpiece: Get off the air now!  http://www.heraldonline.com/2010/12/22/2707319/armed-woman-at-wsoc-tv-building.html

California: An officer-involved that left a man dead in Oakland occurred as police were trying to prevent a retaliatory gang shooting, according to police department officials.http://www.ktvu.com/news/26246061/detail.html

Pennsylvania: Philly police shooting suspect wounded in standoff http://www.abc27.com/Global/story.asp?S=13728462

Florida: Deputy-Killer Had Been Followed For Days http://www.wftv.com/news/26206647/detail.html

Colorado: Deputy Killed By Bullet That Hit His Badge. No Charges Against Officer In Death Of Deputy-Shooting Suspect http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/26213523/detail.html

Washington: Survivors Of Gunfire That Killed Deputy Tell Their Stories http://www.kirotv.com/news/26211022/detail.html

California: Deputy's Family Discusses Terrifying Shooting http://www.koat.com/video/26212825/detail.html

Georgia: Man Stunned By Police With Taser Dies. Police: Man Was Ramming Car With Pickup Truck, Became Unruly http://www.news4jax.com/news/26206902/detail.html

Indiana: A Terrebonne sheriff's lieutenant has been demoted after allegedly shocking two stepsons with his Taser. http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20101221/HURBLOG/101229910?Title=Deputy-accused-of-tasing-stepsons

Criminal Justice News Summary 12-21-10

California: Sheriff's Deputy Attacked by Violent Suspect http://ventura.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=44617

Pennsylvania: Mentally-Challenged Teen's Taser Death Ruled Accidental. Patrick Johnson died from right ventricular cardiomyopathy -- a form of heart disease, city officials said. http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/breaking/Taser-Teen-Heart-Condition-112210104.html

Hawaii: Maui Taser case ruling could have nationwide implications http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/544209/Maui-Taser-case-ruling-could-have-nationwide-implications.html?nav=10

Oregon: Grand jury testimony provides detailed account of Portland police sniper's actions http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2010/12/grand_jury_testimony_provides.html

Texas: Man who stole Dallas police car while handcuffed surrenders after downtown standoff http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/122010dnmetstandoff.31f5043e.html

New York: NYPD Trains for New Type (Mumbai) of Attack  http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704138604576029860668093114.html

Pennsylvania: Easton police to begin using tactical unit http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-easton-police-unit-20101220,0,3770097.story

Atlanta: Double murder suspect a federal officer http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/double-murder-suspect-a-783699.html

California: Unidentified SWAT members cleared in pot-field shooting http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20101220/ARTICLES/101229975/1350?Title=Unidentified-SWAT-members-cleared-in-Laytonville-pot-field-shooting

Chattanooga: The world's biggest Internet retailer is ready to set up shop in Chattanooga and Bradley county. http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2010/dec/21/amazoncoming/