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• Georgia Deputy Dies in Car Wreck While Driving Home

  17-09-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A veteran Chatham County, Ga., deputy sheriff was killed in a wreck in Bryan County Wednesday afternoon, the sheriff’s office said Thursday, reports the Savannah Morning News.Richard Allen Hall, 45, was on his way home but technically on duty about 5:15 p.m. Wednesday when he attempted a U-turn on U.S. 280 and his patrol car was struck by a Ford F-150, said Gena Bilbo, Chatham County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman.The 14-year veteran of the department died on the scene. The truck drive
  
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• Slain Kentucky Trooper Didn't Plan to Arrest Suspect

  17-09-2015 21:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Kentucky State Police Trooper Jay Thomas says Trooper Joseph Ponder did not plan on arresting the man suspected of killing him when he pulled him over for driving on a suspended license and was even trying to arrange for a hotel before the suspect drove off, reports WZTV.Trooper Thomas says Johnson-Shanks' 18-year-old niece, a 22-year-old woman, and two children under the age of six were in the car when Trooper Ponder pulled them over. Since the violation was minor, Trooper Ponder did not plan o
  
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• Video: Seattle Officer Fired for Bias Case

  17-09-2015 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Seattle Officer Fired for Bias CaseA Seattle Police Department officer involved in the wrongful arrest of an elderly man with a golf club was fired Tuesday, reports KIRO-TV.The officer, Cynthia Whitlatch, was previously removed from public patrol duties in January by order of Mayor Ed Murray. Whitlatch, who is white, expressed a strong belief that the disciplinary actions against her were done because key people involved in the case were black.William Wingate, 70, was arrested by Whitlatc
  
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• OfficerStore Features the Blackhawk Standard Appendix Reversible Carry (A.R.C.) IWB Holster

  17-09-2015 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  For law enforcement officers who want an appendix carry option when off-duty, the Blackhawk Standard A.R.C. IWB Holster is available at OfficerStore. Offering comfort and versatility, it is constructed from a soft plastic material, and its fully ambidextrous design accommodates both left- and right-handed use.The holster's unique body shape can easily accommodate rear-mounted red dots. A variety of handguns, ranging from Glocks to Smith and Wessons, can be firmly held in place until ready to be
  
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• Video: Man Urges Homeowners to Paint Blue Lines on Curbs to Show Support for Police

  17-09-2015 17:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Man Urges Homeowners to Paint Blue Lines on Curbs to Show Support for PoliceBlue lines are showing up on curbs across the country as a symbol of support for police, and the campaign started in San Antonio by Anthony Welichko.Welichko calls it the "Safe Harbor Initiative." He posted a picture of a blue line spray painted on his curb on Facebook, and it's been shared more than 66 thousand times. Welichko said he came up with the idea after multiple recent controversial police-invo
  
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• New Pink Streamlight Siege AA Lantern Benefits Breast Cancer Research Foundation

  17-09-2015 02:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Streamlight Inc., manufacturer of high-performance lighting equipment, has introduced a pink version of its Siege AA ultra-compact lantern to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. The new light is the latest in the company's line of "pink" flashlight products designed to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).Streamlight will donate $2.00 from the purchase of each pink Siege AA to the BCRF. Including t
  
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• Officer on leave after deadly police pursuit in Ark. - USA TODAY

  17-09-2015 01:46 via
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  Officer on leave after deadly police pursuit in Ark.
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  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A pedestrian was killed during a police pursuit in Little Rock and an officer has been put on paid leave, authorities said Wednesday. Little Rock police have released the name of a pedestrian killed during a police pursuit that ...
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• Police ask for help to find missing Hurricane man - KSL.com

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  Police ask for help to find missing Hurricane man
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  HURRICANE — Police are asking for help to locate a man who has been missing since Monday night. Ryan Mertlich was last seen heading home from a family member's house in Washington City, according to the Hurricane City Police Department.and more »
  

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• Four men wanted by police, neighbors fed up after deadly shooting - WSBT-TV

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  Four men wanted by police, neighbors fed up after deadly shooting
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  Police are looking for Steven Charles Flaim, Deonte Stutzman & the other man in this picture. Investigators say they left the home with the suspect, known only as "Terrell." PHOTOS: Police search for suspects in St. Joseph County shooting. ST. JOSEPH ...and more »
  

• Phoenix police SUV involved in 3-vehicle crash - azcentral.com

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  Phoenix police SUV involved in 3-vehicle crash
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  Two police officers investigating a collision in south Phoenix were seriously injured when a truck rear-ended their SUV Wednesday afternoon, according to a police spokesman. Loading… Post to Facebook. Phoenix police SUV involved in 3-vehicle crash Two ...and more »
  

• Stolen vehicle driver rams Kansas City police cruiser, officer o - KCTV5 - KCTV Kansas City

  17-09-2015 00:16 via
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  A police officer appeared to fire at least two shots at a man in a stolen vehicle who rammed a police cruiser while trying to flee a gas station. MOREAdditional LinksPoll. The man would lead police on a nearly 30-minute chase before the man and two ...
  Kansas City police pursue suspected stolen car amid gunfire, detain several peopleKansas City Starall 9 news articles »
  

• Video: Phoenix Officer Shot During Traffic Stop, Suspects Arrested

  17-09-2015 00:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Phoenix Officer Shot During Traffic Stop, Suspects ArrestedA Phoenix police officer is in serious condition after he was shot multiple times on Wednesday during a traffic stop around 2:45 a.m., reports ABC 15.Phoenix police said it is unclear if the incident was an ambush. Phoenix police Sgt. Jonathan Howard said the officer was shot multiple times but is expected to survive thanks to his vest. The officer is reportedly out of surgery and is expected to survive, police said.Phoenix Mayor
  
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