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• Raleigh police officer suing Starbucks says spilled coffee worth $10M - WRAL.com

  06-05-2015 23:06 via wral.com
  
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  Raleigh police officer suing Starbucks says spilled coffee worth $10M
  WRAL.com
  Raleigh, N.C. — A Raleigh police officer who is suing Starbucks after he spilled hot coffee into his lap spent eight hours on the witness stand Wednesday, answering questions about the free coffee he said was served to him in a faulty cup. Matthew ...and more »
  
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• Aide to California AG, 2 others accused of running 'masonic' police force - Fox News

  06-05-2015 22:57 via foxnews.com
  
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  Aide to California AG, 2 others accused of running 'masonic' police force
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  From left, Brandon Kiel, 36, Tonette Hayes, 56, and David Henry, 46. The three were arrested and accused of operating a rogue police force. (Courtesy of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department). An aide to California Attorney General Kamala Harris has ...
  3 Arrested In California For Operating 3000-year-old Masonic Police DepartmentNPR (blog)
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• Police: More needed before criminal charges can be filed in police officer's death - WTAE Pittsburgh

  06-05-2015 22:42 via wtae.com
  
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  Police: More needed before criminal charges can be filed in police officer's death
  WTAE Pittsburgh
  LIGONIER TOWNSHIP, Pa. —State police say it could be another week or two before criminal charges, if any, are filed in the wreck that killed a Ligonier Township police officer. Injured K-9 moved to new location, escorted by police... A police dog was ...and more »
  
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• Getac Launches Law Enforcement In-Car Video System

  06-05-2015 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Veretos MVS is an in-car mobile video recording system engineered for use in law enforcement vehicles to capture all activities in and around the vehicle as they happen. Getac’s Veretos MVS incorporates several advanced features including extreme low-light video recording, secure and redundant recording capabilities, and a high-resolution display.
  
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• Parents of teen shot by police want access, answers - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

  06-05-2015 22:34 via jsonline.com
  
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  Parents of teen shot by police want access, answers
  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
  The family of a 15-year-old shot late last month by a Milwaukee police officer are calling for access to the teenager, and answers from police. Tamara Cole, the teen's mother, was joined by family and friends at a news conference Wednesday outside ...
  Their son was shot by police, claim police won't let them visit himWISN Milwaukeeall 5 news articles »
  
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• Police fatally shoot unarmed transient after struggle in Venice, LAPD says - Los Angeles Times

  06-05-2015 22:21 via latimes.com
  
  Los Angeles Times
  Police fatally shoot unarmed transient after struggle in Venice, LAPD says
  Los Angeles Times
  An unarmed man who had reportedly fought a bar bouncer and harassed people in Venice on Tuesday night was shot and killed by Los Angeles police officers after a struggle, authorities said. The man, who friends said was known by the nickname “Dizzle,” ...
  Police shoot armed man on South Los Angeles roofThe San Luis Obispo Tribune
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• Angel Armor Video Pays Tribute to Law Enforcement Officers

  06-05-2015 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In honor of National Police Week and with respect to law enforcement officers who have given of themselves and who have given their lives, Angel Armor has created a video titled "Enough."
  
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• Police blotter: Jewelry, video games stolen from Oak Forest home - Chicago Tribune

  06-05-2015 20:37 via chicagotribune.com
  
  Chicago Tribune
  Police blotter: Jewelry, video games stolen from Oak Forest home
  Chicago Tribune
  SUSPENDED LICENSE: Rebecca Keller, 21, of the 700 block of Colony Lane, Frankfort, was charged with driving on a suspended license and speeding after a stop April 19 at Colony Lane and Prestwick Drive, police said. DUI CHARGE: Jonathan Pegis, 54, ...and more »
  
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• San Jose police defend videotaped arrest of suspect being beaten - Ars Technica

  06-05-2015 20:24 via arstechnica.com
  
  Los Angeles Times
  San Jose police defend videotaped arrest of suspect being beaten
  Ars Technica
  The San Jose Police Department is defending its actions during the beating of a suspect who was being arrested, an event captured on video by a bystander's mobile phone and uploaded to social media, where it went viral. The suspect, 22-year-old Juan ...
  San Jose police reviewing video of officers using force on suspectLos Angeles Timesall 3 news articles »
  
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• Violent Crime Expert to Keynote 25th Annual School Policing Conference

  06-05-2015 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Retired Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (Ret.), will open NASRO's 25th annual School Safety Conference, which will take place July 5–10 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla.
  
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• Police: Missing SIUE student is homicide victim - Belleville News-Democrat

  06-05-2015 19:34 via bnd.com
  
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  Police: Missing SIUE student is homicide victim
  Belleville News-Democrat
  Major Case Squad Deputy Commander Tim Fagan announces at noon Wednesday that Taylor Clark's death was a homicide. The 19-year-old from St. Jacob was found dead at a truck driver training school in Hazelwood, Mo. | Steve Nagy News-Democrat.and more »
  
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• Idaho police officer dies after being shot by suspect who stole patrol car - Fox News

  06-05-2015 19:23 via foxnews.com
  
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  Idaho police officer dies after being shot by suspect who stole patrol car
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  SPOKANE, Wash. – A northern Idaho police officer shot by a man who stole his patrol car died of his injuries Tuesday evening, police said. Sgt. Greg Moore died at 5:50 p.m. local time at Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, police spokeswoman Sgt.
  Court records: Idaho man acknowledged killing police officerSalt Lake Tribune
  Police officer dies after shooting in north IdahoYahoo News
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• Baltimore mayor seeks federal investigation of police department - Baltimore Sun

  06-05-2015 19:19 via baltimoresun.com
  
  Baltimore Sun
  Baltimore mayor seeks federal investigation of police department
  Baltimore Sun
  Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake says she has asked the Department of Justice to investigate the Baltimore City Police Department. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun). Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake says she has asked the Department of Justice to investigate ...
  Baltimore Mayor, After Freddie Gray Death, Seeks Justice Dept. Police InquiryNew York Times
  First on CNN: 'We are part of the problem,' Bal
  
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• NCJRS Provides Correctional Resource Guide

  06-05-2015 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  In recognition of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, NCJRS is sharing an article that highlights publications, training programs, and Websites related to correctional facilities and staff.
  
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• Police: Anne Arundel County police officer bites man's testicles - WBAL Baltimore

  06-05-2015 18:58 via wbaltv.com
  
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  Police: Anne Arundel County police officer bites man's testicles
  WBAL Baltimore
  HE HAD A GOOD CHANCE TO GET AWAY AND DIDN'T TAKE IT A. DONNA: BUT IT'S WHAT ONE MAN DID TO GET AWAY THAT'S DRAWING ALL THE ATTENTION TONIGHT, AT 5:30. A DRUNKEN FIGHT TOOK A WEIRD TURN WHEN ONE OF THE MEN ...
  Anne Arundel police officer charged with biting man's testiclesCapitalGazette.comall 26 news articles »
  
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• State police: Nesquehoning police cruiser was going 113 mph before fatal crash - Allentown Morning Call

  06-05-2015 18:40 via mcall.com
  
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  State police: Nesquehoning police cruiser was going 113 mph before fatal crash
  Allentown Morning Call
  A Nesquehoning police cruiser caused a two-vehicle accident on Route 209 that resulted in the death of Carola R. Sauers, 69, of Hazleton on May 12, 2014. A Nesquehoning police cruiser caused a two-vehicle accident on Route 209 that resulted in the ...
  Nesquehoning police officer charged in deadly 2014 crashWFMZ Allentownall 22 news articles »
  
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• Chicago Creates Reparations Fund For Victims Of Police Torture - NPR (blog)

  06-05-2015 18:13 via npr.org
  
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  Chicago Creates Reparations Fund For Victims Of Police Torture
  NPR (blog)
  The city of Chicago will take a big step today toward closing what Mayor Rahm Emanuel has called one of the darkest chapters in city history, as the city council is expected to approve a $5.5 million reparations fund for victims of police torture. The ...
  Chicago City Council approves reparations for police torture victimsUSA TODAY
  Chicago Police Torture Victims Finally Get ReparationsHuffington Post
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• Aide for California Attorney General Accused of Running Fictional Police Force

  06-05-2015 17:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An aide to California Atty. Gen. Kamala D. Harris and two others are accused of operating a rogue police force that claimed to exist for more than 3,000 years and have jurisdiction in 33 states and Mexico, authorities said Tuesday.
  
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• Port Authority Police Union Sues Over Searches of Officers' Cellphones - New York Times

  06-05-2015 16:47 via nytimes.com
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  Port Authority Police Union Sues Over Searches of Officers' Cellphones
  New York Times
  An internal investigation by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey led to the dismissal in November of nine probationary police officers and the suspension of three others for their conduct at a graduation party at a bar in Hoboken, N.J.. Now ...
  Police Union Sues Over Cellphone Searches After Rowdy PartyABC Newsall 15 news articles »
  
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• Police salute fallen officers in Albany - Albany Times Union

  06-05-2015 16:34 via timesunion.com
  
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  Police salute fallen officers in Albany
  Albany Times Union
  ALBANY — Police saluted fallen officers Tuesday with a church service in Albany, a procession through downtown Albany and a ceremony at the police memorial at the Empire State Plaza. The ceremony honored eight officers who died in the line of duty in ...
  Pensacola Honors Fallen Police OfficersWUWFall 72 news articles »
  
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• Idaho Sergeant Dies of Gunshot Wounds

  06-05-2015 15:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sgt. Greg Moore died at 5:50 p.m. at Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, police spokeswoman Sgt. Christie Wood said in a statement. Moore was shot about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday after checking on a suspicious person in a neighborhood, Coeur d'Alene Police Chief Lee White said.
  
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• Police Create Image of Jesus as a Child Using Shroud of Turin, Computer ... - ABC News

  06-05-2015 15:15 via abcnews.go.com
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  Police Create Image of Jesus as a Child Using Shroud of Turin, Computer ...
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  The National Police in Italy have reportedly created a digital image of what they believe Jesus Christ looked like as a young child. Detectives used the Shroud of Turin -- a famous relic believed by some to be the burial cloth of Jesus -- to generate a ...and more »
  
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• Muslim woman receives other offers after quitting police academy - Columbus Dispatch

  06-05-2015 14:26 via dispatch.com
  
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  Muslim woman receives other offers after quitting police academy
  Columbus Dispatch
  If the Columbus Police Division doesn't change its policy banning head scarves for female Muslim officers, Ismahan Isse might have a couple of options outside Ohio. The Edmonton (Alberta) Police Service in Canada has reached out to Isse, a29-year-old ...and more »
  
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• PawnSafeBox Integrates with Stolen911.com to Find Stolen Property

  06-05-2015 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  PawnSafeBox is an online database service created and developed by a policeman for police that records, captures, searches for, and locates stolen merchandise in near real time. A partnership with Stolen911.com improves victim involvement in finding stolen items.
  
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• BloodSTOP iX Battle Matrix Has 100% Survival Rate in Pre-clinical Trial Test

  06-05-2015 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The results of a new study, conducted using military-standard protocols, demonstrate BloodSTOP iX Battle Matrix rapidly and effectively achieves hemostasis when severe and potentially fatal bleeding occurs.
  
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• Police Car Kills 2 New York City Pedestrians on Turnpike - ABC News

  06-05-2015 12:54 via abcnews.go.com
  Police Car Kills 2 New York City Pedestrians on Turnpike
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  State police say a police car struck and killed two people from New York City after they got out of their disabled vehicle on the New Jersey Turnpike. The accident happened just after 1 a.m. Wednesday in the northbound lanes of the eastern spur in ...and more »
  
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• Nextdoor Releases Upgrade to Nextdoor for Public Agencies

  06-05-2015 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nextdoor.com, the free and private social network for neighborhoods, has announced enhancements to Nextdoor for Public Agencies. The upgraded agency platform makes it easier for agencies and residents to connect and build stronger, safer and more resilient communities.
  
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• Police Struggle With Loss of Privileged Position - New York Times

  06-05-2015 11:02 via nytimes.com
  New York Times
  Police Struggle With Loss of Privileged Position
  New York Times
  WASHINGTON — Early this year, Megan E. Green, a St. Louis alderwoman, met with officials of a local police union to discuss a proposal for a civilian oversight board that would look into accusations of police misconduct. After Ms. Green refused to ...and more »
  
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• Code 3 Introduces SuperVisor Flex Light

  06-05-2015 11:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Code 3 Inc. has introduced the SuperVisor Flex, an updated version of Code 3’s front windshield interior light, the SuperVisor U. The Flex is available in Torus MultiColor (18-up) and single color (9-up) lightheads. T
  
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• Thai police find second human trafficking camp - CNN

  06-05-2015 07:37 via cnn.com
  
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  Thai police find second human trafficking camp
  CNN
  (CNN) Thai police said Tuesday they had found a second camp used for human trafficking and had discovered three trafficking victims hiding in it. The camp is close to one discovered last week in which Thai authorities said they found the remains of at ...
  Thai police arrest Rohingya man suspected of running deadly jungle campReutersall 418 news articles »
  
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• 2 Chicago police officers rush to aid wounded boy, 15 - Chicago Tribune

  06-05-2015 06:03 via chicagotribune.com
  
  2 Chicago police officers rush to aid wounded boy, 15
  Chicago Tribune
  One Chicago officer used a bystander's belt as a tourniquet to stanch bleeding from a gunshot wound. Two Chicago police officers are being hailed as heroes by their commanding officer after they rushed to the aid of a 15-year-old boy who was badly ...and more »
  
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• Tulsa PD Receives 200 Donated TASERs

  06-05-2015 04:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Tulsa (Okla.) Police Department received a donation of 200 Tasers from the Tulsa Police Department Foundation. In an unanimous decision, the Tulsa City Council accepted the donation on behalf of the Tulsa Police Department.
  
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• States, civil liberty advocates collide over police body camera policy - USA TODAY

  06-05-2015 04:21 via usatoday.com
  
  USA TODAY
  States, civil liberty advocates collide over police body camera policy
  USA TODAY
  Lawmakers throughout the USA are grappling with just how much the public is entitled to see when a police body camera has recorded a volatile or even mundane incident on video. Since the beginning of the year, lawmakers in at least 15 states and ...and more »
  
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• Fallen Law Enforcement Officers to be Honored at Candlelight Vigil in Washington

  06-05-2015 04:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The names of 273 U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty will be formally dedicated on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. during the 27th Annual Candlelight Vigil on the evening of May 13.
  
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• Newest SureFire Scout Light Provides Power-Source Versatility

  06-05-2015 03:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  SureFire's new M600 AA Scout Light—for long guns equipped with MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rails—can be powered by AA lithium or AA alkaline batteries, the latter of which are typically more readily available globally.
  
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• Digital Investigation Tool Analyze DI Creates Intelligence out of Visual Big Data

  06-05-2015 02:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Analyze Relations, a new feature in NetClean's Analyze DI 15.1, is a visual navigation tool that enables digital investigators to dig deeper into case material.
  
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• JetBlue Offers Free Flights to Officers Attending NYPD Funeral

  06-05-2015 02:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  NYPD Officer Brian Moore's funeral will be held on Friday and all law enforcement who wish to attend will be able to do so for free, thanks to JetBlue.
  
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