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• State Police Dispatch Consolidations To Be Reversed - Hartford Courant

  18-05-2015 23:21 via courant.com
  
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  State Police Dispatch Consolidations To Be Reversed
  Hartford Courant
  MIDDLETOWN (AP) — Connecticut's public safety commissioner announced on Monday that she intends to reverse all the state police dispatching consolidations put in place by her predecessor, who was criticized by some troopers and state lawmakers who ...
  Changes announced for state police call centersTorrington Register Citizen
  State police to bring back emergency dispatchers to Montville, other barrackstheda
  
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• Obama's Missing Police-Reform Proposal - The Atlantic

  18-05-2015 23:07 via theatlantic.com
  
  The Atlantic
  Obama's Missing Police-Reform Proposal
  The Atlantic
  Eric Holder wanted to make it easier to prosecute civil-rights abuses in federal court, but that push has gone nowhere. Mario Anzuoni / Reuters. Russell Berman; 4:08 PM ET. President Obama's Task Force on 21st Century Policing released its final, 116 ...and more »
  
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• Sexual discrimination lawsuit filed against WDM police chief - KCCI Des Moines

  18-05-2015 23:04 via kcci.com
  
  KCCI Des Moines
  Sexual discrimination lawsuit filed against WDM police chief
  KCCI Des Moines
  A sexual discrimination and retaliation lawsuit was filed Monday morning against West Des Moines Police Chief Shaun LaDue and the city of West Des Moines. Police chief faces sexual discrimination complaints · New Information. City officials confirmed ...
  Employees sue WDM police chief for discriminationDesMoinesRegister.com
  West Des Moines Police Chief, City Named Defendants in Sexual Discriminat
  
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• Hostess' 'joke' with Beach police officer causes social media firestorm - 13newsnow.com

  18-05-2015 22:28 via 13newsnow.com
  
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  Hostess' 'joke' with Beach police officer causes social media firestorm
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  An IHOP hostess' alleged refusal to serve a police officer has caused a social media firestorm and led to her indefinite suspension. Loading… Post to Facebook. Hostess' 'joke' with Beach police officer causes social media firestorm An IHOP hostess ...and more »
  
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• Police: Ossining student made social media threat - The Journal News | LoHud.com

  18-05-2015 21:58 via lohud.com
  
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  Police: Ossining student made social media threat
  The Journal News | LoHud.com
  A 16-year-old Ossining High School student has been charged with threatening to shoot up the school in a social media message in September, a threat that forced the school into a lockdown. Police said the eight-month-long probe put a law enforcement ...and more »
  
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• Obama Limits Military-Style Equipment for Police Forces - New York Times

  18-05-2015 21:50 via nytimes.com
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  Obama Limits Military-Style Equipment for Police Forces
  New York Times
  CAMDEN, N.J. — President Obama on Monday banned the federal provision of some types of military-style equipment to local police departments and sharply restricted the availability of others. The ban is part of Mr. Obama's push to ease tensions between ...
  Police union accuses White House of politicizing cop safetyPolitico
  Obama Just Announced a Plan to Restrict Police Use of Military-Style Equipment
  
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• Black Dems want to codify police reforms - The Hill

  18-05-2015 21:31 via thehill.com
  
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  Black Dems want to codify police reforms
  The Hill
  Black Democrats on Capitol Hill are intensifying their push for legislation to demilitarize local law enforcers in the wake of President Obama's newly launched effort to do just that. ADVERTISEMENT. The lawmakers are cheering the new White House ...and more »
  
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• Man kicked outside Grotto in Newark; police investigating - The News Journal

  18-05-2015 20:12 via delawareonline.com
  
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  Man kicked outside Grotto in Newark; police investigating
  The News Journal
  Newark police are trying to find the victim of a possible assault last week at Grotto Pizza on Main Street, recorded on video and circulating on social media. The 7-second video shows a man wearing blue jeans and a red short-sleeved shirt being kicked ...
  Newark Police Officers Give Out Free Hugs [Video]The Inquisitrall 5 news articles »
  
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• Miami-Dade police officer accused of stealing gas for private vehicle - Local 10

  18-05-2015 19:55 via local10.com
  
  Miami Herald
  Miami-Dade police officer accused of stealing gas for private vehicle
  Local 10
  A 16-year veteran Miami-Dade police officer is accused of stealing county gas to power up his private vehicle. Sgt. Emil Van Lugo was arrested Friday on charges of organized fraud and five counts of petit theft. According to authorities, surveillance ...
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• SceneDoc Announces Major Upgrade to Its Mobile Evidence Collection

  18-05-2015 19:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  SceneDoc 3.0 new features include more powerful multimedia/video/audio capabilities, multi-factor authentication for signing in, CJIS-capability, a home screen for quick launching modules, as well as allowing multiple users for one device. The platform’s data synchronization system now automatically syncs with the cloud so command/supervisors can get case updates as it happens.
  
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• Officer Who Shot Tony Robinson Wants to Return to Madison PD Duty After Being Cleared by DA

  18-05-2015 19:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  The officer remains on paid leave, pending an internal investigation to see if he violated MPD policies during the incident. That review could still subject him to department sanctions or firing. It has not been completed, officials said, but its results are expected soon.
  
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• Waco police: Some victims may have been shot by officers - USA TODAY

  18-05-2015 19:33 via usatoday.com
  
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  Waco police: Some victims may have been shot by officers
  USA TODAY
  WACO, Texas — A phalanx of law enforcement officers were combing a bloody, bullet-riddled crime scene Monday, trying to sort out who killed whom a day after a melee involving rival biker gangs left nine people dead. Some of the dead and wounded may ...
  'Gruesome crime': Police say 9 dead after Texas biker gang brawlFox News
  This Photo Is Raising Questions About How Police Are Treating White Bikers ...Thi
  
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• San Diego police officer injured in shooting, suspect killed - Fox News

  18-05-2015 19:15 via foxnews.com
  
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  San Diego police officer injured in shooting, suspect killed
  Fox News
  A suspect who authorities say shot and wounded a female San Diego police officer was shot and killed by police after a freeway chase ended in a shootout Sunday morning. Police said the five-year veteran was shot in the upper torso and was in stable ...
  San Diego Police Officer Shot, Suspect DeadNBC 7 San Diego
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• Houston Police Officer Struck, Killed by Fleeing Suspect - ABC News

  18-05-2015 19:13 via abcnews.go.com
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  Houston Police Officer Struck, Killed by Fleeing Suspect
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  A Houston officer was struck and killed Monday by a stolen vehicle driven by a robbery suspect who shot at police before wounding himself, police said. Officer Richard Martin, 47, was putting down spike strips to stop the vehicle when he was hit and ...
  Suspect in critical condition after high speed chase killed police officerKTRK-TV
  Houston Police Officer Run Down and Killed During High Speed ChaseBreitbart Newsall 62 ne
  
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• How Camden Became the Poster Child for Police Reform - TIME

  18-05-2015 18:40 via time.com
  TIME
  How Camden Became the Poster Child for Police Reform
  TIME
  Officer Adam Fulmore, of the Camden County Police Department, goes on a foot patrol Andrew Burton—Getty Images Officer Adam Fulmore, of the Camden County Police Department, goes on a foot patrol in the Parkside neighborhood of Camden, N.J. on ...and more »
  
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• Supreme Court sides with police in confrontations with mentally disabled - USA TODAY

  18-05-2015 18:13 via usatoday.com
  
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  Supreme Court sides with police in confrontations with mentally disabled
  USA TODAY
  WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court ruled Monday that police cannot be sued for using force against people with mental disabilities when their constitutional right to privacy is not clear. The 6-2 ruling exonerated two San Francisco police officers who ...
  Supreme Court Rules on a Police Shooting, State Taxes and Prisoners' LawsuitsNew York Times
  Supreme Court tosses claim against SF police who shot men
  
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• Video: Florida Officer Wounded Investigating Shooting, Suspect Killed

  18-05-2015 17:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to police, it all started around 6 p.m. in the Coffee Pot Bayou Area. They were responding to a reported shooting with one victim transported to Bayfront Hospital.
  
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• Mississippi Officer Shot, Wounded at Convenience Store

  18-05-2015 17:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Officers were clearing the lot when shots were fired, Green said. Store co-owner Desmond Brown said the gunshots were fired, and police fired back.
  
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• Michigan Sergeant's Off-Duty Death a Mystery

  18-05-2015 17:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On Sunday May 11, a Dearborn Heights, Mich., police sergeant was seen barbecuing with his close friend and neighbor. Six days later, the two men were found dead together in a garage with no obvious signs of foul play.
  
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• Houston Officer Struck, Killed During Vehicle Pursuit while Laying Spike Strips

  18-05-2015 17:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  McClelland said gunshots were fired during the chase. He said the suspect climbed out of the U-Haul vehicle and carjacked the driver of a mini-van. He pushed the driver out of the van and continued to lead officers on the chase along Kirkwood.
  
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• Florida Officer Wounded Investigating Shooting, Suspect Killed

  18-05-2015 17:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  According to police, it all started around 6 p.m. in the Coffee Pot Bayou Area. They were responding to a reported shooting with one victim transported to Bayfront Hospital.
  
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• Deputies receive tip about rocket launcher targeted at police - WESH Orlando

  18-05-2015 17:39 via wesh.com
  
  WESH Orlando
  Deputies receive tip about rocket launcher targeted at police
  WESH Orlando
  Deputies in Marion County said they executed a search warrant after receiving a tip that a rocket launcher was going to be used to target Eustis police. According to the Marion County Sheriff's Office, they received a tip from a Lake County Jail inmate ...
  Officials: Weapons found after tip about threat on policeCBS News
  Florida men planned rocket attack on police, newspaper reportsNOLA.com
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• Video: San Diego Officer Shot, Suspect Killed After High-Speed Chase

  18-05-2015 17:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The incident started as a high-speed pursuit, when a grey late model Jeep heading southbound on State Route 163 did not yield to lights and sirens while driving approximately 90 miles per hour.
  
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• San Diego Officer Shot, Suspect Killed After High-Speed Chase

  18-05-2015 17:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  The incident started as a high-speed pursuit, when a grey late model Jeep heading southbound on State Route 163 did not yield to lights and sirens while driving approximately 90 miles per hour.
  
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• Obama Restricts Law Enforcement Access to Some Military Surplus Gear

  18-05-2015 17:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  To be eligible to purchase controlled equipment, agencies must adopt "robust and specific written policies and protocols" covering not just the use of the federal equipment, but their policing practices in general.
  
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• French police officers acquitted in teens' deaths - CBS News

  18-05-2015 16:56 via cbsnews.com
  
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  French police officers acquitted in teens' deaths
  CBS News
  RENNES, France -- A French court on Monday acquitted two police officers accused of contributing to the deaths of two teenagers in a blighted Paris suburb a decade ago that prompted weeks of riots across the country. The verdict raised fears of a new ...
  French Police Officers Cleared in Teens' Deaths That Sparked Mass RiotsVICE News
  French police cleared in teen deaths that sparked riotsYahoo News
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• Video: Police and Bikers Exchange Fire During Massive Texas Melee, 9 Suspects Killed, 192 Arrested

  18-05-2015 15:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Waco police spokesman Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton said some of the dead and wounded may have been struck by gunfire from law enforcement. SWAT and patrol officers responded to the melee.
  
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• Police and Bikers Exchange Fire During Massive Texas Melee, 9 Suspects Killed, 192 Arrested

  18-05-2015 15:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Waco police spokesman Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton said some of the dead and wounded may have been struck by gunfire from law enforcement. SWAT and patrol officers responded to the melee.
  
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• Police: Man Told Officers 'Go Ahead and Kill Me' in Shootout - ABC News

  18-05-2015 14:59 via abcnews.go.com
  FOX 13 Tampa Bay, WTVT-TV
  Police: Man Told Officers 'Go Ahead and Kill Me' in Shootout
  ABC News
  Before 18-year-old Austin Goodner was killed by Florida police on Sunday, authorities said he argued with four people near a city pool, shot a man on a bike in the arm and then shot an officer in the leg. "A suspect shot at my officers, and they ...
  Teen gunman was no stranger to St. Pete policeFOX 13 Tampa Bay, WTVT-TVall 149 news articles »
  
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• Cleveland Braces For Verdict In 2012 Police Shooting - NPR

  18-05-2015 11:17 via npr.org
  Cleveland Braces For Verdict In 2012 Police Shooting
  NPR
  As the verdict nears in the racially charged case, city officials hope to avoid violence. They've reached out to civic and religious groups for constructive dialogue to help ward off potential unrest. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: People in Cleveland, Ohio, are ...
  
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• Ways To Avoid Community Violence After Local Police Encounters - NPR

  18-05-2015 11:16 via npr.org
  Ways To Avoid Community Violence After Local Police Encounters
  NPR
  Steve Inskeep talks to Scott Thomson, chief of police in Camden County, New Jersey, and Sue Rahr, director of Washington state's police academy, about changing officers' attitudes about use of force. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Let's meet two law enforcement ...
  
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• Class-Action Lawsuit, Blaming Police Quotas, Takes On Criminal Summonses - New York Times

  18-05-2015 04:36 via nytimes.com
  New York Times
  Class-Action Lawsuit, Blaming Police Quotas, Takes On Criminal Summonses
  New York Times
  In March 2010, at age 19, Sharif L. Stinson was issued two criminal summonses in the Bronx: One ticket charged him with trespassing, and the other with disorderly conduct. Court records show that both were later thrown out by a judge for the same ...
  
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• Sam Ciccone, a Champion of Gay Police Officers, Dies at 71 - New York Times

  18-05-2015 03:00 via nytimes.com
  Sam Ciccone, a Champion of Gay Police Officers, Dies at 71
  New York Times
  In January 1978, the mayor of New York, Edward I. Koch, issued an executive order banning discrimination in city agencies on the basis of “sexual orientation or affectional preference.” Less than three weeks later, in an essay on the Op-Ed page of The ...
  
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