A former Paterson police officer testified Monday that he beat a man with his flashlight while trying to arrest him, but claimed his use of force was justified because it was the only way to subdue ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PATERSON — Spencer Finch — the former Paterson cop on trial for assault and misconduct charges — testified on Friday that he ...

A 39-year-old black man died last week after an altercation with a Stonewall, Miss., police officer, who allegedly strangled the unarmed father of two with a flashlight during a struggle on a desolate ...

A former Paterson patrolman charged with using his flashlight to beat a suspect while making an arrest took the witness stand on Friday to defend himself against brutality charges that could send him ...

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles police on Friday unveiled their latest tool in the fight against crime -- a flashlight powerful enough to stun suspects but too lightweight to beat them with. The ...

Police described the woman’s injuries as significant. She was taken to Salem Hospital for treatment. Grant High School still without stadium lights as season approaches The City of Portland approved ...

A $10,000 reward is still being offered for the arrest of the person responsible for a series of flashlight bomb attacks. “It’s always a concern,” said Joe Posillico with the Salvation Army. “They don ...

Almost every major police flashlight or weapons light manufacturer is now offering lights that feature strobing. Here’s a quick look at some of the more popular makes and models and how the strobe is ...