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Ohio Man Opens Fire On Police With AK-47 During Routine Traffic Stop [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:38:40 +0000

Police kill suicidal driver who opens fire with AK-47 after routine traffic stop in rural Ohio. Caught on dash cam.It started as a routine traffic stop in rural Ohio. Without warning the driver flings the door open and starts blasting away. It all happened last month but police have only now released this dash cam [...]

Mid-Michigan Schools Could Have Their Own Police Officer At No Cost To Tax Payers [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:52:47 +0000

This seems like a great idea, one that could possibly work in some smaller communities in our area. A school district in South Carolina has come up with a creative solution to that problem at zero cost to taxpayers. In Simpsonville, South Carolina police officer Justin Chandler has set up his his community service office [...]

Salvation Army Bell-Ringer Has Cops Called

J. Patrick — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:45:10 +0000

Do you ever feel like you’ve heard enough of the bell ringing? About a week ago a woman reached her level of acceptance and finally burst. Sarah Hamilton-Parker says that she has had enough. “I listen to this for 200 hours a year, this is my fourth year, and I can’t take it anymore. I’m [...]

Gay and Lesbian Police Officers Remind LGBTQ Teens "It Gets Better" In Touching Video

Steph — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:54:36 +0000

I think that we all have an image of what a police man or woman should look and act like. He or she should be strong, calm, protective and reassuring. An officer of the law is also seen as a role model for a lot of people. Maybe that's why this video, which has gone viral, packs such a punch. Watch after the jump.

Dash Cam Shows Texas Police Officer Saving Woman From Drunk Driver [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:00:38 +0000

I don’t think police officers get paid enough. If you’re not sure take a look at this video.

Mom Ticketed After Two-Year-Old Son Urinates On Sidewalk [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:30:37 +0000

Really! Philadelphia doesn’t have any bigger crime issues? Caroline Robboy is a little upset after receiving a $50 ticket and a parenting lecture by a police officer after her 2-year-old son urinated on the sidewalk. Here’s what happened.This 2 year old was with his mom, siblings and grandparents. They had dinner and then went into [...]

Police Officer Shoots Family Puppy Community Wants Justice [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:34:25 +0000

Some people of St. Louis,Michigan are angry. They want to know why a police officer shot and killed someone’s family pet. Scout was just a puppy.The shooting happened Saturday in St. Louis, Mich. A neighbor says she was outside playing with her own dog when her neighbor’s golden retriever, Scout, ran over into her yard. She [...]

Michigan Among Top US States for Speed Traps

George McIntyre — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:03:47 +0000

If you’ve ever thought that Michigan has a higher-than-average number of speed traps, you’re right. Just exactly how high does the Mitten rank? The National Motorist Association’s Speed Trap Exchange ranks Michigan fifth among US states and Canadian Providences in its just-released 2012 poll results. South Carolina and the District Of Columbia are the only [...]

Would You Turn Your Kid In To The Police? [POLL]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:55:59 +0000

Personally I'm not the most noble person in the world so I can safely say that I would not turn my own child into the police. At least not right away. Edward Cunniff of Quincy, Massachusetts found himself in that situation.

He was checking out photos of Massachusetts' most-wanted criminals online. He saw a photo of an unidentified woman who'd robbed three banks in July.

Police Dash-Cam Catches Good Samaritan in the Act [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:48:33 +0000

Police dash-cam video that doesn't end badly? We've got a good one for you right here!

Drunk Man Sings Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' from Police Car [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:57:05 +0000

Robert Wilkinson belted out a nearly-flawless rendition of Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' from the back of police car. Wilkinson, arrested for intoxication, pours emotion into the song, and you can really hear his angst after he exclaims, "I have done nothing wrong!"

Nope, this didn't happen in Flint, but nothing would surprise me.

Police Beat Guy In Diabetic Shock Thinking He Was Drunk [Video]

Erin Bishop — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:46:15 +0000

A guy in Nevada just won $300,000 in a civil lawsuit after cops beat him while he was going into diabetic shock because they thought he was drunk. When cops approached his car, they started kicking on his car, pulled him out and start assaulting him. Cops shouldn't have beaten him even if they did think he was drunk. Check out the video after the jump.

Cops In Trouble After Beating Guy On Street [Video]

Erin Bishop — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:43:56 +0000

Some police officers in the Bronx are in a lot of trouble, after a video went public showing them beating down some guy on the street. The cops saw the guy throw a bag of crack on the ground so they started kicking and hitting him. They've been placed to other duties while the incident is being investigated. Check out the video after the jump.

Michigan Police Officer Rescues Frightened Deer [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:46:59 +0000

The dash-cam video will make you say, "Oh dear, is this cute!"

A police officer in Huron County has been getting a lot of hits on YouTube, and a lot of praise from PETA. Officer Ryan Swartz of the Huron County Sheriff's Department responded a car-deer accident on Hellems Road in Dwight Township Friday, and found a dazed doe standing in the middle of the road.

Swartz picked up the doe, and gently moved her to the opposite side of the road. He took a minute to pet the animal, before she sprinted off.

Drunk Driver Crashes Head-On with Police Car [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:26:30 +0000

Don't drink and drive. We hear it all the time, but some still haven't gotten the message. It was a typical Saturday last weekend for police officer Kevin Johnson and his canine partner Boze. Typical until their police car was hit head on by a drunk driver.

Hit the jump to see the dash-cam video, and be sure to share it with your friends as we head into the holiday weekend!

Cop On Cop Fight; Ya Don't See That Every Day [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:52:41 +0000

The District Attorney’s office in Delaware County, Pennsylvania is investigating a fight between two different police departments after this YouTube video hit the web. Read more and check out the video after the jump.I have a lot of respect for police officers, my father-in-law is a retired Detroit Police officer and my niece is a [...]

Today's Life-Saving Tip: Avoid Playing Video Games Near Train Tracks [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:33:29 +0000

Luck was on the side of this 10-year-old Italian boy. He was so absorbed with his PSP that he fell onto the tracks at a rail station in Italy. He is OK. As always, somebody caught it on video.

40 Years Later..Police Find Woman's Stolen 1965 Mustang [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:30:02 +0000

I consider myself a true “classic car nut”, as a matter of fact my 1st car was a 1965 Ford Mustang. I feel as though I can relate to Bridget Bjorkquist of San Diego, California. “I loved that car, and we all kept saying, ‘It’s gone to Mexico, it will never be seen again.” The [...]

Layoffs Looming Large In Flint Again

J. Patrick — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:19:23 +0000

The City of Flint could have 20 fewer police officers patrolling the streets if the city and the union can’t reach an agreement on concessions. Layoff notices were issued on Tuesday, after negotiations stalled. The cuts mean that the city could be facing a public safety shortfall, while at the same time dealing with a [...]

Walling To Avoid Layoffs

Tim Gray — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:00:50 +0000

Flint is facing layoffs in the police and fire fighters positions. Hopefully this doesn’t add to the increase of the crime rate. Walling said he’s hoping to avoid many of the layoffs through union concessions from the city’s six bargaining units. He said if a bargaining unit agrees to concessions, the layoffs could be avoided [...]