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• Protecting Blue Civil Rights

  30-06-2015 23:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  During National Police Week, the Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos National Blue Alert Act was passed by Congress. Now law enforcement officers need more protection, an amendment to the federal Hate Crimes statute to create the Blue Shield Protection Act.
  
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• The Management Side of Leadership

  30-06-2015 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You often hear the word "leadership" used, but it has become so cliché that the real meaning has been all but lost. Many have pushed away the management side of the house and have ignored the fact that being an effective manager is a big part of a leader's job.
  
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• In-Door Defense

  30-06-2015 23:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Angel Armor is proud of the level of protection and ease of use its expanded line of Ballistic Door Panels provides law enforcement officers while they're driving and on calls.
  
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• Hartford Police Respond To Video Of Arrest - Hartford Courant

  30-06-2015 22:25 via courant.com
  
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  Hartford Police Respond To Video Of Arrest
  Hartford Courant
  Hartford police reacted Tuesday to a bystander video of two Hartford police officers subduing a suspect in an alley and one officer striking him repeatedly with a baton on the back of his leg. Hartford police reacted Tuesday to a bystander video of two ...and more »
  
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• Why It Was Legal for New York Trooper to Shoot Fleeing, Unarmed Escapee

  30-06-2015 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  State and federal law allows the use of deadly force to prevent an escape if the officer believes the suspect poses a significant threat. Law enforcement experts say this shooting was clear-cut.
  
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• Video: Footage of NYPD Officer Dancing at Gay Pride Parade Goes Viral

  30-06-2015 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A 12-second clip shows what appears to be an NYPD officer backing it up and shaking what his mama gave him with a man who was marching in the parade.
  
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• Responding Baltimore Officers Cope with Copwatch Cameras

  30-06-2015 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After Whitt responded, saying he had a right to film police, the officer walked away, telling him, "Thank you for putting my safety at risk. I appreciate it. You're also putting your safety at risk by following me."
  
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• Number of Cop Killings in First Half of 2015 Down Substantially from 2014

  30-06-2015 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The number of officers shot and killed by suspects over the first half of 2015 is down substantially at 16 from the 23 officers killed over the same period last year, according to records kept by the Officer Down Memorial Page.
  
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• Heads Rolling Over New York Prison Break

  30-06-2015 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The New York State Department of Corrections is replacing 12 prison employees, including the prison’s superintendent Steven Racette and deputy superintendent Stephen Brown. Racette was seen in a photo with Gov. Andrew Cuomo on June 6, when the daring prison break was discovered.
  
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• Strength in Numbers

  30-06-2015 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If at all possible, arrests should be made using the principle of mass, which means having two officers for every suspect you arrest. There are two advantages to this: the arrestee is less likely to resist and two officers are more likely to be able to control the suspect if needed.
  
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• Michigan Legislator Calls for Changes in Police Pursuit Policy Following Detroit Tragedy

  30-06-2015 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  National statistics show Michigan — which averaged more than two deaths a month last year in police chases — is one of the deadliest states when it comes to the number of people killed in pursuits.
  
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• DOJ Report Slams Missouri Agencies' Response to Ferguson Protests

  30-06-2015 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  The report suggests that last year’s unrest was aggravated by long-standing community animosity toward Ferguson police, and by a failure of commanders to provide more details to the public after an officer killed Michael Brown.
  
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• Body Cameras: Keep It Real

  30-06-2015 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Body-worn cameras will be a game-changer, but no new law enforcement technology is the be-all, end-all "silver bullet" that people often think it will be.
  
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• Funeral procession for slain Hutto police officer underway - Austin American-Statesman

  30-06-2015 21:09 via statesman.com
  
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  Funeral procession for slain Hutto police officer underway
  Austin American-Statesman
  Police said Colby Ray Stevenson of Austin ran over and killed Kelley, 37, with the Hutto officer's patrol car. The funeral will include presentations from a police honor guard and an aircraft flyover. MyStatesman · Get complete, in-depth analysis and ...
  Funeral Tuesday for Fallen Hutto Police SergeantTWC Newsall 59 news articles »
  
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• Cops love lemonade stands: Palo Alto police launch social media campaign - San Jose Mercury News

  30-06-2015 21:07 via mercurynews.com
  
  Cops love lemonade stands: Palo Alto police launch social media campaign
  San Jose Mercury News
  By Katie Nelson. PALO ALTO -- Jack Hentzel, 9, cast a wary glance at his nearly-empty lemonade pitcher. His ice, floating listlessly in a glass bowl on a table, was melting. His cousin, 7-year-old Joseph Navarro, was ready to retire for the day. But ...and more »
  
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• Palo Alto police launch social media campaign: #CopsLoveLemonadeStands - San Jose Mercury News

  30-06-2015 21:05 via mercurynews.com
  
  Palo Alto police launch social media campaign: #CopsLoveLemonadeStands
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  By Katie Nelson. PALO ALTO -- Jack Hentzel, 9, cast a wary glance at his nearly-empty lemonade pitcher. His ice, floating listlessly in a glass bowl on a table, was melting. His cousin, 7-year-old Joseph Navarro, was ready to retire for the day. But ...
  
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• What's New on the 2015 Tahoe PPV

  30-06-2015 20:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 2015 Tahoe PPV is Chevy's first pursuit-rated SUV to come with four-wheel drive. In addition, the exterior and interior have been redesigned, and the engine is now a 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 with standard direct injection, Active Fuel Management, and continuously variable valve timing.
  
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• Tahlequah Police Release Body Cam Video In Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting - News On 6

  30-06-2015 20:22 via newson6.com
  
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  Tahlequah Police Release Body Cam Video In Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting
  News On 6
  Tahlequah Police released body cam footage from an officer involved in a fatal shooting Saturday, July 27, 2015. Tahlequah Police Chief Nate King called a news conference to release video from the shooting and update the public on the investigation ...and more »
  
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• US Justice Dept. cites missteps by police during Ferguson unrest - Reuters

  30-06-2015 20:17 via reuters.com
  
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  US Justice Dept. cites missteps by police during Ferguson unrest
  Reuters
  Police responding to race-related protests and riots in Ferguson, Missouri, last summer made a series of missteps, including antagonizing crowds with attack dogs and military-style tactics, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Justice. The ...
  Federal Report Faults Police Actions During Ferguson UnrestABC News
  Justice Department: Yes, the Police Response in Ferguson Was HorribleVanity Fair
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• Chevy Tahoe PPV: Redesigned and Ready for Duty

  30-06-2015 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chevy's Tahoe patrol vehicle is fast and nimble, it corners well, and it has a good turning radius. It's also comfortable, offers a higher vantage point than a patrol sedan, and can carry a lot more gear than a car. So I couldn't wait to test and evalulate the new 2015 Tahoe PPV with four-wheel-drive.
  
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• Hartford Police To Respond To Video Of Arrest - Hartford Courant

  30-06-2015 20:10 via courant.com
  
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  Hartford Police To Respond To Video Of Arrest
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  HARTFORD — A video showing two Hartford police officers subduing a suspect in an alley with repeated blows with a baton to the back of his leg has sparked concern among some community groups and State Rep. Brandon McGee who posted the video on ...and more »
  
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• Arlington police investigate shooting during attempted robbery at bank - Dallas Morning News (blog)

  30-06-2015 19:57 via crimeblog.dallasnews.com
  
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  Arlington police investigate shooting during attempted robbery at bank
  Dallas Morning News (blog)
  One person was shot while trying to rob an armored vehicle employee at an Arlington bank Tuesday morning, police said. The shooting was reported about 10:20 a.m. at a Bank of America near West Green Oaks Boulevard and Little Road, Arlington police ...
  Armored Security Guard Shoots 1 During Incident Outside Arlington Bank: PoliceNBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worthall 7 news articles
  
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• Teen charged with attempted murder of Chicago Police officers - Chicago Sun-Times

  30-06-2015 19:52 via chicago.suntimes.com
  Teen charged with attempted murder of Chicago Police officers
  Chicago Sun-Times
  A teenage boy has been charged with attempted murder for firing a shot at Chicago Police officers in the North Side Uptown neighborhood on Sunday afternoon. The 16-year-old was charged as a juvenile with three counts of attempted murder and one count ...and more »
  
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• Muslim woman sues Dearborn Police over headscarf removal - Detroit Free Press

  30-06-2015 19:45 via freep.com
  
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  Muslim woman sues Dearborn Police over headscarf removal
  Detroit Free Press
  A Muslim woman filed a lawsuit today against the city of Dearborn, alleging that police forced her to remove her Islamic headscarf after she was arrested on a parking violation. Maha Aldhalimi of Wayne County said that a police officer arrested her ...
  Woman Sues, Says Police Forced Her to Remove ScarfABC Newsall 2 news articles »
  
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• Takoma Park police officer indicted in road rage incident - W*USA 9

  30-06-2015 19:27 via wusa9.com
  
  Takoma Park police officer indicted in road rage incident
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  A Prince George's County police officer is being indicted on assault charges after a road rage incident last July in Bowie. Loading… Post to Facebook. Takoma Park police officer indicted in road rage incident A Prince George's County police officer is ...and more »
  
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• Kansas City Police Revoke Man's Security Officer License in Retaliation for ... - PINAC News

  30-06-2015 19:22 via photographyisnotacrime.com
  
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  Kansas City Police Revoke Man's Security Officer License in Retaliation for ...
  PINAC News
  A day after filing a complaint against Kansas City police for violating his right to record, Robel Bekele received a call from his boss informing him that the police department had revoked his license to work as a private security officer. The 23-year ...
  
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• IPRA recommends the firing of a Chicago police officer involved in a shooting - Chicago Sun-Times

  30-06-2015 19:01 via chicago.suntimes.com
  
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  IPRA recommends the firing of a Chicago police officer involved in a shooting
  Chicago Sun-Times
  For the first time in its history, the Independent Police Review Authority has recommended that a Chicago police officer involved in a shooting be separated from the force. IPRA found that officer Francisco Perez, who was off-duty and working security ...
  Chicago agency says police officer should be fired for shootingReutersall 17 news articles »
  
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• Police say foul-mouthed West Springfield woman attacked officer trying to ... - MassLive.com

  30-06-2015 18:56 via masslive.com
  
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  Police say foul-mouthed West Springfield woman attacked officer trying to ...
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  WEST SPRINGFIELD – A woman trying to stop police from arresting her mother is accused of jumping onto an officer's back and shouting, "I will (expletive) you (expletive) up if you touch my mom," during a confrontation that ended when an officer pulled ...
  
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• Surveillance photos: Springfield police seek 2 downtown bank robbery suspects - MassLive.com

  30-06-2015 18:40 via masslive.com
  
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  Surveillance photos: Springfield police seek 2 downtown bank robbery suspects
  MassLive.com
  Surveillance photos of suspects in two separate bank robberies Monday in downtown Springfield. After initially believing the robberies were the work of one suspect, police now believe there were two separate robbers. Patrick Johnson | [email protected].
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• Man shot dead after police manhunt in 2000 near Walmart Plaza in Franklin - NJ.com

  30-06-2015 18:16 via nj.com
  
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  Man shot dead after police manhunt in 2000 near Walmart Plaza in Franklin
  NJ.com
  The massive manhunt which followed an attempted credit card fraud by two men at the ShopRite in Franklin Township Monday afternoon calls to mind a similar manhunt in the same area 15 years ago which ended in the police shooting a man. What began as ...
  
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• Report: Mike Richards part of Canadian police investigation - CBSSports.com

  30-06-2015 18:11 via cbssports.com
  
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  Report: Mike Richards part of Canadian police investigation
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  A day after Mike Richards' contract was terminated by the Los Angeles Kings, details continue to slowly trickle out as to why the team made that decision. ESPN.com's Katie Strang reports that the veteran center is part of an ongoing investigation by ...
  Canadian police investigation involves Mike RichardsABC30.com
  Mike Richards focus of Canadian police investigation: ReportYahoo Sports (blog)
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• Fewer police officers shot and killed over first half of 2015 than 2014 - Washington Post

  30-06-2015 18:09 via washingtonpost.com
  
  Fewer police officers shot and killed over first half of 2015 than 2014
  Washington Post
  When Sonny Kim was growing up, there was little doubt about what career he would eventually choose. “Growing up with Sonny, I grew up with a police officer,” Mickey Kim, his brother, said at his funeral last week in Cincinnati. “He became a police ...and more »
  
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• Off-duty Hartford police officer arrested on assault charges - FOX CT

  30-06-2015 17:54 via foxct.com
  
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  Off-duty Hartford police officer arrested on assault charges
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  HARTFORD – Police arrested an off-duty officer after a break in and domestic assault Monday morning. Police were called to Lincoln Street for a domestic violence incident involving an off-duty police officer shortly after midnight on Monday. The victim ...
  Hartford Officer Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges, Police SayHartford Courantall 7 news articles »
  
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• Oak Ridge police search for armed robbery suspects - WATE 6 On Your Side

  30-06-2015 17:25 via wate.com
  
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  Oak Ridge police search for armed robbery suspects
  WATE 6 On Your Side
  The Oak Ridge Police Department are searching for two suspects involved in an armed robbery at an business on Friday afternoon. Former Marine accused of killing Oak Ridge woman in California due in court Tuesday. 10:53 am. N.J. Gov. Christie tells ...and more »
  
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• 2 Seattle Officers in Trouble Over Comments About De-Escalation Training

  30-06-2015 16:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole has asked the department’s internal-investigations unit to conduct a preliminary review of comments made by two officers in a New York Times video and story on de-escalation training.
  
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• Drug cops took a college kid's life savings and now 13 police departments want ... - Washington Post (blog)

  30-06-2015 15:39 via washingtonpost.com
  
  Drug cops took a college kid's life savings and now 13 police departments want ...
  Washington Post (blog)
  In February 2014, Drug Enforcement Administration task force officers at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport seized $11,000 in cash from 24-year-old college student Charles Clarke. They didn't find any guns, drugs or contraband on him. But, according ...
  
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• Watch: Police officer dances up a storm at NYC Pride parade - USA TODAY

  30-06-2015 15:31 via usatoday.com
  
  Watch: Police officer dances up a storm at NYC Pride parade
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  Laying down the law isn't always serious business. A New York City police officer showed off his dance moves during the city's Gay Pride parade Sunday. A 12-second clip shows what appears to be an NYPD officer backing it up and shaking what his mama ...and more »
  
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• 3 accused of running Masonic police department are due in court - Los Angeles Times

  30-06-2015 15:01 via latimes.com
  
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  3 accused of running Masonic police department are due in court
  Los Angeles Times
  Three people accused of operating the bogus Masonic Fraternal Police Department – an ancient police force that claimed to operate in 33 states and Mexico – are scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday. lRelated Bizarre fake police force included Kamala Harris ...
  3 Accused of Running Bogus Police Department in Santa Clarita to Make First ...KTLAall 2 news articles »
  
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• Investigation: Police shootings - Washington Post

  30-06-2015 12:57 via washingtonpost.com
  
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  Investigation: Police shootings
  Washington Post
  At least people have been shot and killed by police across the United States within the past 30 days, according to Washington Post data. This data will be regularly updated with new shootings and details. Send tips and information to The Post. This ...and more »
  
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• Groups back Gardena effort to block release of police-shooting videos - Los Angeles Times

  30-06-2015 06:57 via latimes.com
  Groups back Gardena effort to block release of police-shooting videos
  Los Angeles Times
  Setting the stage for a legal showdown over the line between police transparency and privacy, a variety of California law enforcement organizations are backing an effort by the city of Gardena to bar the public release of videos showing a controversial ...and more »
  
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• Police shoot, wound armed 18-year-old in Garden Grove - Los Angeles Times

  30-06-2015 06:07 via latimes.com
  
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  Police shoot, wound armed 18-year-old in Garden Grove
  Los Angeles Times
  Police in Garden Grove shot and wounded an 18-year-old man Monday after he allegedly aimed a black semi-automatic handgun at an officer, authorities said. lRelated 300-acre wildfire in Lompoc threatens historic mission; evacuations ordered. L.A. Now ...and more »
  
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• Grandson of slain Glendale couple hospitalized, delaying questioning by police - Los Angeles Times

  30-06-2015 05:36 via latimes.com
  
  Los Angeles Times
  Grandson of slain Glendale couple hospitalized, delaying questioning by police
  Los Angeles Times
  The sole publicly identified person of interest in the slaying of a Glendale couple found dead inside their home has been hospitalized with serious injuries, delaying detectives' efforts to interview him, police said Monday. lRelated Homeboy Industries ...
  Police Investigating Possible Double Homicide After Finding Elderly Couple ...KTLAall 25 news articles »
  
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• Police Department to Redefine Chokehold to Match City Council Bill - New York Times

  30-06-2015 03:45 via nytimes.com
  New York Times
  Police Department to Redefine Chokehold to Match City Council Bill
  New York Times
  The New York Police Department is poised to narrow its definition of a chokehold, adopting language from a City Council bill aimed at criminalizing police use of the maneuver. The department, however, has not dropped its opposition to the bill; in fact ...
  NYPD union slams police reform bills, calls city council unqualifiedRTall 161 news articles »
  
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