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• Spanish Police Throw Hands With Manchester City Fans - Deadspin

  05-05-2016 23:57
  
  Deadspin
  Spanish Police Throw Hands With Manchester City Fans
  Deadspin
  It's hard to tell exactly who's the aggressor here—the Manchester City fans visiting Real Madrid's stadium for yesterday's Champions League match, or the police who push and pull and punch them—but there's definitely some scrapping going on, and it ...and more »
  
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• Oklahoma Trooper Shortage Could Endanger Public Safety

  05-05-2016 23:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says public safety could become a problem overnight if the state doesn't appropriate money to hire more troopers, reports KOCO.OHP Chief Rick Adams said about 780 troopers patrol all Oklahoma counties, when 900 to 1,000 are needed."At the end of the day, it takes a uniformed officer to stand and look evil straight in the eye, but there's fewer out there," Adams said."Our population has risen to nearly 4 million people. The size of our agency has not."The academy was c
  
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• Police, fire departments around the world dance in 'running man challenge' - Today.com

  05-05-2016 22:49
  
  Today.com
  Police, fire departments around the world dance in 'running man challenge'
  Today.com
  Breaking: Police and fire departments around the world are engaged in an epic dance battle that began in New Zealand, made its way to New York City, and is now poised to take over the WORLD. Because policemen get tired of doing, you know, police stuff.
  Running Man challenge: NT Police release dance video featuring saltwater crocodileABC Online
  Global dance-off as NZ police, NYPD embrace 'running man'
  
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• Mayor questions long police chase that caused two crashes - Chicago Sun-Times

  05-05-2016 22:26
  
  Chicago Sun-Times
  Mayor questions long police chase that caused two crashes
  Chicago Sun-Times
  A car crashed into a building in the 4200 block of North Ashland after it was hit by a car that was pursued by police from west suburban Lombard. | Network Video Productions. Luke Wilusz · @lukewilusz | email · Fran Spielman · @fspielman | email ...
  Police seek suspect in Thursday night's elaborate high-speed chaseWGN-TV
  Suspect evades police after hourlong chase through subur
  
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• Posing as a millionaire, man steals Indy house for girlfriend, police say - Indianapolis Star

  05-05-2016 22:23
  
  Indianapolis Star
  Posing as a millionaire, man steals Indy house for girlfriend, police say
  Indianapolis Star
  Gregory D. Harris let his girlfriend know that when it came to her happiness, money was no object. That new house she wanted? He surprised her by buying it and having her move her belongings in. A BMW SUV? No problem. He drove up in one and told her ...and more »
  
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• Suspect's father begs police not to kill son while following high-speed chase in San Antonio - mySanAntonio.com

  05-05-2016 22:14
  
  mySanAntonio.com
  Suspect's father begs police not to kill son while following high-speed chase in San Antonio
  mySanAntonio.com
  San Antonio police prepare to tow the 2008 Mazda CX-7 that was carjacked by Emanuel Gregory Martinez, from the Martin Marietta Beckman Quarry on NW Military Hwy north of Loop 1604 W on Thursday, May 5, 2016 Highway, 2016. Martinez was stopped ...and more »
  
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• Video: Georgia Investigator Killed in Collision During Pursuit

  05-05-2016 20:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Georgia Investigator Killed in Collision During PursuitA Bibb County, GA, deputy died Thursday in a two-car accident in west Macon after pursuing a suspect, reports WMAZ.Investigator Anthony "T.J." Freeman was coming to assist in the pursuit of a suspicious Toyota Camry when he collided with the Camry at the intersection of Columbus Road and Buena Vista Drive just after 3 a.m.Freeman was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at 3:36 a.m. He was 29.Bibb County Sheriff's Lt. Ra
  
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• Finding the Right Flashlights for the Job

  05-05-2016 19:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Humans haven't quite evolved to the point of being able to see in the dark. We have to rely on external light sources if we want to see after the sun goes down. Considering law enforcement is a 24/7 operation, naturally we rely heavily upon flashlights.In my lifetime, including over a decade in law enforcement and several years as a contributor to POLICE Magazine, I've held and tested more flashlights than I can count. I've watched the steady evolution of both flashlight technology and the way w
  
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• Special Ballistic Protection

  05-05-2016 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Due to the unpredictability of police work, officers always need to be prepared for dangerous confrontations. Thankfully, a number of companies are offering a wide range of ballistic protection equipment designed to ensure the safety of law enforcement officers.Angel Armor
  The Ally One portable ballistic shield from Angel Armor is an ultra-thin NIJ Level IIIA panel. Given its size of 10.15" x 13.15", the semi-rigid yet ultra-lightweight Ally One is able to fit perfectly in backpacks, briefcases,
  
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• Police chief: We're not sure escaped convict is in Barnegat - NJ.com

  05-05-2016 19:27
  
  NJ.com
  Police chief: We're not sure escaped convict is in Barnegat
  NJ.com
  BARNEGAT — The search for escaped convict Arthur Buckel continued Thursday afternoon, but authorities are devoting more resources to keeping the residents and school children safe. At an 11 a.m. press conference at police headquarters, police declined ...and more »
  
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• Police say gangs are behind North Side mass shooting that killed 1, wounded 7 - Minneapolis Star Tribune

  05-05-2016 18:57
  
  Minneapolis Star Tribune
  Police say gangs are behind North Side mass shooting that killed 1, wounded 7
  Minneapolis Star Tribune
  A video shot at the scene that is circulating on Facebook has the pop-pop-pop of gunfire for nearly 10 seconds. By Paul Walsh and Libor Jany Star Tribune. May 5, 2016 — 10:52pm. Video (02:53) : One person was killed and two people were hurt critically.and more »
  
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• Oakland, Calif. police cancel Cinco de Mayo DUI checkpoints after outcry - Fox News

  05-05-2016 18:17
  
  Fox News
  Oakland, Calif. police cancel Cinco de Mayo DUI checkpoints after outcry
  Fox News
  A warning about drunk-driving checkpoints during the Cinco de Mayo holiday got the Oakland (Calif.) Police Department in hot water. The lengthy warning, titled “Fiesta Time or Jail Times,” about driving while intoxicated made many references to such ...and more »
  
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• Scandal hit police force rocked by claims of second affair among senior officers - Telegraph.co.uk

  05-05-2016 17:05
  
  Telegraph.co.uk
  Scandal hit police force rocked by claims of second affair among senior officers
  Telegraph.co.uk
  Juliet Bains had an affair while working as secretary to the Chief Constable. Credit: North News. Martin Evans, Crime Correspondent. 5 May 2016 • 4:04pm. A scandal hit police force has been rocked by rumours of a second affair among high ranking ...
  Police chief 'spent public money covering up affair'The Guardianall 53 news articles »
  
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• Do you have to talk to police when they pull you over? - NJ.com

  05-05-2016 16:34
  
  NJ.com
  Do you have to talk to police when they pull you over?
  NJ.com
  TRENTON — You have the right to remain silent. But how silent? A federal lawsuit against the New Jersey State Police filed by a Philadelphia attorney claims her civil rights were violated when she was arrested for clamming up during a traffic stop in ...and more »
  
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• Pile-up on French road after 'people smugglers' shot at in police chase - The Guardian

  05-05-2016 16:00
  
  The Guardian
  Pile-up on French road after 'people smugglers' shot at in police chase
  The Guardian
  The site of the pile-up on the A16 motorway in France. Photograph: Alexis Constant/AFP/Getty Images. Angelique Chrisafis in Paris. Thursday 5 May 2016 09.33 EDT Last modified on Thursday 5 May 2016 17.00 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter ...
  One dead after Belgian police open fire on British-registered car containing 'Iraqi people smugglers'The Independent
  Belgian police fire at
  
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• Suspect evades police after hourlong chase through suburbs, city - Chicago Tribune

  05-05-2016 14:16
  
  Chicago Tribune
  Suspect evades police after hourlong chase through suburbs, city
  Chicago Tribune
  Witnesses describe a car crashing into a Lakeview garden apartment during an hourlong police chase May 4, 2016. (WGN-TV/Network Video Productions). Witnesses describe a car crashing into a Lakeview garden apartment during an hourlong police chase ...
  Mayor questions long police chase that caused two crashesChicago Sun-Times
  Police seek suspect in Thursday night's elaborate high-speed chaseWGN-T
  
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• Are Pistol Optics Ready For Duty?

  05-05-2016 02:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's often true that American law enforcement adopts technology that has been first battle tested by the military. This has certainly been true for rifle optics. But the next great innovation in law enforcement firearms accessories is not coming to you from the military, it's coming from the world of competitive shooters who participate in speed and accuracy events. That innovation is the micro reflex sight on a duty pistol.Predicting the future is a hazardous occupation, but barring some unseen
  
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• Animal Activity and the Crime Scene

  05-05-2016 02:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Crime scenes, especially those involving a deceased victim or victims, are amazingly complex. Recovering evidence and understanding its significance in detailing the interaction between the victim and assailant can be very challenging and can be made even more so when animals interact with the evidence.Animals can damage or completely destroy evidence. Further, such damage can be difficult to distinguish from human-inflicted wounds and lead to false conclusions. So studying and analyzing the eff
  
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• 21st-Century Firearms Training

  05-05-2016 01:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In most states, the firearms training standards for law enforcement officers are geared toward helping officers qualify with their firearms on an annual or semi-annual basis. Many departments though, have a hard time getting their officers to surpass the basics of shooting taught in the academy. "Criminals are getting smarter, faster, and more deadly than ever before. Our training must give our officers the advantage on the street today," says Sgt. James "Mike" Smith, president of the North Caro
  
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• How to Give Your Child a Financial Head Start

  05-05-2016 01:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today before the sun rose, young law enforcement officers with young families prepared to go to work all across the nation. These young officers spent their shifts serving their communities and answering calls that potentially placed them in harm's way.Many things went through these young officers' minds before they arrived at their calls. They were thinking about not only what would happen at these calls but what would happen to their spouses and children if they should be injured or killed.Law
  
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• Staying Safe on Your Second Job

  05-05-2016 01:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A belligerent gambler stabbed a Miami police officer in the face. A man attacked an Indiana campus police officer with a razor. A Texas police chief was shot in the head and died several days later. All of these incidents occurred in the past six months to officers who were working security jobs and technically off duty.If you decide you want to work an extra security job at a local business to make some extra money or just because it sounds fun, be aware of what you're taking on. And do everyth
  
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• Having Skin in the Game

  05-05-2016 01:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aldi is a low-price grocer that operates more than 1,400 stores in 32 states. One of the unusual things the company does is use a shopping cart rental system. In order for you to get your cart, you have to put a quarter in a chain locking system that attaches each cart together. To get your quarter back, you have to replace the cart, hook it back up to the locking system, and retrieve your quarter. It's just a quarter, who cares? You do, because it's your quarter. The end result is Aldi never ha
  
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• Don’t Ban the “21-Foot Rule”

  05-05-2016 01:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On January 29 the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) released a report titled, "Critical Issues in Policing Series, Use of Force: Taking Policing to a Higher Standard – 30 Guiding Principles." That report said, "Agencies should eliminate from their policies and training all references to the so-called "21-foot rule" regarding officers who are confronted with a subject armed with an edged weapon. "It also characterized the "21-foot rule" as an outdated concept.The 21-foot rule orig
  
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• The Names

  05-05-2016 00:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Every time I go to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall I am struck by the power of a name.My first impression when I visit the wall is the immensity of it, and the vast number of names written upon it; how will I ever find my friends? Thankfully, there is a handy reference book that tells you where each name is located. So you go to the book, open it, and look up your agency; and suddenly you're confronted by names you weren't thinking about at all, and they are instantly thrust
  
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• Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical Apex Tactical Pants

  05-05-2016 00:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tactical pants, or BDUs as they're more commonly called, are a dime a dozen these days. There are a million different styles, colors, and price points to consider when you're in the market for your next pair of work pants. 5.11 Tactical has made quite a dent in the law enforcement clothing market and offers a pair of tactical trousers for just about any mission. One of the company's newest offerings, the Apex Tactical pants, combine a few of the more critical capabilities of traditional BDUs in
  
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• Hornady TAP SBR: Made For Each Other

  05-05-2016 00:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  About two years ago a law enforcement sales representative for ammunition maker Hornady Manufacturing learned that more and more agencies were testing and even fielding short-barreled rifle (SBR) versions of AR-15s. The representative said some of his police customers preferred SBRs because their size made them easier to use in urban operations than full-size ARs. However, the customers said they were not satisfied with the ammunition choices available for these guns. So Hornady decided to make
  
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• The Warrior Jeep Team takes on the Trans-America Trail, Copernio to Provide PR Support

  05-05-2016 00:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Warrior Jeep Team is raising awareness and generating support for wounded military veterans and their families and Copernio is donating its Public Relations and Social Media services to this important cause. With a fully customized 2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Hard Rock Edition, the Warrior Jeep Team will be the first Jeep to navigate the Trans-America Trail in one contiguous adventure. The Warrior Jeep Team started its trek across the trail April 29.Beginning in Southwestern North Carolina an
  
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• Go For The Legs

  05-05-2016 00:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Whether you are a rookie or a seasoned vet, encounters with aggressive civilians who challenge your authority have become the new norm. Add in a genuine disdain for law enforcement, a greed for potential lawsuit payouts, and smartphones capturing every moment, and you can see why law enforcement has felt compelled to take a step back and re-evaluate certain situations and our methodology. As times change, our responses need to as well. Communications and sensitivity skills training are not enoug
  
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