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• Police: Dad watched, drank beer while daughter killed gull - The News Journal

  19-08-2016 22:59
  
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  Police: Dad watched, drank beer while daughter killed gull
  The News Journal
  A 48-year-old Canadian father was arrested by Rehoboth Beach police amid allegations he allowed his daughter to bait and kill a gull on the beach. Officers responded to the beach in the area of Wilmington Avenue about 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday after ...and more »
  
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• New Chief of Los Angeles World Airports Police Division Announced

  19-08-2016 22:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced on Thursday the selection of David L. Maggard, Jr., a distinguished 30-year law enforcement veteran, as the next Chief of Airport Police Division (APD). Maggard was chosen from more than two dozen candidates after a national search, and succeeds Patrick M. Gannon, who will continue in his role as LAWA Deputy Executive Director, Homeland Security and Public Safety.Currently LAWA's Assistant Airport Police Chief for Operations, a role he assumed in 2015,
  
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• Police: Shots fired as Army vs. Navy argument goes awry in Oklahoma - ArmyTimes.com

  19-08-2016 22:37
  
  Police: Shots fired as Army vs. Navy argument goes awry in Oklahoma
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  What began as an Army vs. Navy argument in Oklahoma City turned dangerous when one of the participants left the verbal exchange and returned with firearms, according to a police report. Oklahoma City police arrested Joshua Brown, 30, on multiple ...
  
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• Video: CA Officer Shot in Traffic Stop Gunfight

  19-08-2016 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: CA Officer Shot in Traffic Stop GunfightA Portersville, CA, police officer was wounded during a traffic stop that became a foot chase and gunfight Thursday night.Porterville Police Chief Eric Kroutil told ABC 30 the incident began on Olive Avenue near Jaye Street around 11:15 p.m. on Thursday. As the car came to a stop, the passenger jumped out and started running down Olive Avenue towards H Street.Chief Kroutil said one officer chased the suspect nearly to H Street. At that point the sus
  
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• Video: CA Carjacking Suspect Who Stole Patrol Car Killed at End of Vehicle Pursuit

  19-08-2016 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: CA Carjacking Suspect Who Stole Patrol Car Killed at End of Vehicle PursuitA suspected prowler and carjacker crashed a stolen SUV and died early Thursday after deputies opened fire on him during a pursuit through Poway, CA, authorities reported.It was not immediately clear if the unidentified man succumbed to gunshot trauma, from injuries he suffered in the crash or both, according to San Diego County Sheriff's officials.The incident began shortly before 5 a.m., when someone reported seei
  
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• MN Chief Defends Officer Involved in Philando Castile Shooting

  19-08-2016 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The police officer who killed a motorist in a shooting whose aftermath was livestreamed on Facebook was defended by his chief Wednesday as a level-headed member of the force with "a real sound ability when it comes to communicating and relating to people."In an interview with The Associated Press, St. Anthony Police Chief Jon Mangseth sketched a portrait at odds with the mainstream media's image of the officer.The St. Anthony police officer fatally shot 32-year-old Philando Castile during a traf
  
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• Dallas Police Leaders Planning Long-Term Mental Health Help for Officers

  19-08-2016 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Dallas Police Department's three counselors jumped into "triage" mode in July after a lone gunman opened fire on officers as a protest was ending downtown, killing five and injuring nine others and two civilians. But in the month since the shooting, the trauma response has shifted toward creating a long-term counseling plan for police officers grieving those killed in the downtown ambush, reports the Dallas Morning News.The Dallas Police Department has partnered with the mayor's office and M
  
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• Wanted North Country man called armed, dangerous; state police seek your help - Syracuse.com

  19-08-2016 21:11
  
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  Wanted North Country man called armed, dangerous; state police seek your help
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  Christopher R. Molella, 46, of Potsdam is wanted by the New York state Police. (Police mug shot). Print Email · Ken Sturtz | [email protected] By Ken Sturtz | [email protected] The Post-Standard Follow on Twitter on August 19, 2016 at 3:10 PM, ...and more »
  
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• Minneapolis police union's leader faces ethics probe over steak dinner - Minneapolis Star Tribune

  19-08-2016 20:41
  
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  Minneapolis police union's leader faces ethics probe over steak dinner
  Minneapolis Star Tribune
  Police union President Bob Kroll has frequently sparred with department brass in recent months over the direction of the department. By Libor Jany Star Tribune. August 19, 2016 — 11:24pm. itemprop. Aaron Lavinsky, Star Tribune Minneapolis Police Union ...
  
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• First Tactical’s Latest Promotion Includes Free Pouch and Patch

  19-08-2016 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  First Tactical’s Promotion offers customers purchasing a First Tactical Bag in August a free pouch and Thin Blue Line patch while supplies last. Customers are asked to use the code “FTKIT” at checkout.The promotion is open to any First Tactical Pack, Gun Bag, or Everyday Carry Bag while excluding firearm sleeves. Every pouch is available to choose from. All customers need to do is place the bag of their choice in the cart, head to the checkout page, enter the promo code, and th
  
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• Pa. man armed with rotten pizza, chain and goat statue attacks police - USA TODAY

  19-08-2016 19:55
  
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  Pa. man armed with rotten pizza, chain and goat statue attacks police
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  Yesterday, a man unwilling to pay towing fees for his impounded car attacked a Pennsylvania police officer using a chain, a statue of Pan (a goat god) and a rotten pizza. Police arrested Sean Mulloy about a week ago for drunk driving and his car was ...and more »
  
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• Police cite 15-year-old driver in Batavia crash that killed motorcyclist - Chicago Tribune

  19-08-2016 18:54
  
  Chicago Tribune
  Police cite 15-year-old driver in Batavia crash that killed motorcyclist
  Chicago Tribune
  Justin Retherford-Speer, 20, died after a car collided with his motorcycle Aug. 4. He was studying to be a mechanic and working two jobs. He got his motorcycle at the beginning of the summer. Justin Retherford-Speer, 20, died after a car collided with ...and more »
  
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• Businesses Working to Bring Back Boston PD's Mounted Unit

  19-08-2016 18:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Since the Boston Police Department disbanded its mounted unit in 2009, sporadic efforts to bring back the horses haven't gone far. Now, business leaders are working to help raise the $1 million to $1.5 million needed to get officers back in the saddle, patrolling parks and parades, reports the Boston Globe."I remember back when we were doing away with [the mounted unit]. I had more calls with people expressing sorrow," Police Commissioner William Evans said. "People hated to see them go. It's an
  
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• Video: 5.11 Tactical Promotes Backpack Line with "Always Be Ready" Campaign

  19-08-2016 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: 5.11 Tactical Promotes Backpack Line with "Always Be Ready" CampaignLaw enforcement apparel and gear maker 5.11 Tactical is best known for its tactical and outdoor clothing but the company also makes a wide variety of backpacks that can be used both on and off duty.The company is currently promoting its backpack line through a video featured on PoliceMag.com titled "Always Be Ready."5.11's most popular backpack is the RUSH24, which offers users 2,000 cubic inches of storage. The RUSH24's
  
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• Between Police And Black Lives Matter, Hillary Clinton Walking A Fine Line - NPR

  19-08-2016 17:32
  
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  Between Police And Black Lives Matter, Hillary Clinton Walking A Fine Line
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  As Hillary Clinton began a meeting with police chiefs from departments around the country, she expressed gratitude to those on the force. "They represent officers who get up every day, put on their uniforms, kiss their families goodbye and risk their ...
  White supremacist stabs interracial couple after seeing them kiss at bar, police sayWashington Post
  'White supremacist stabs interracial couple' in Olympia as po
  
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• Cincinnati police union wants more pay for officers to wear body ... - USA TODAY

  19-08-2016 17:26
  
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  Cincinnati police union wants more pay for officers to wear body ...
  USA TODAY
  Currently there are no planned negotiations. The two sides are at war over a pay raise.
  Police union demands extra pay for Cincinnati cops wearing body ...Police Newsall 4 news articles »
  
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• The Organizational Reasons Police Departments Don't Change - Harvard Business Review

  19-08-2016 17:09
  
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  The Organizational Reasons Police Departments Don't Change
  Harvard Business Review
  In early July 2016, police officers killed black men in two separate, high-profile incidents. First, Alton Sterling was shot at point blank range in front of a convenience store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. And in Minnesota, during a minor traffic stop ...and more »
  
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• Abused Arkansas 4-year-old told police her name was 'Idiot' - USA TODAY

  19-08-2016 15:32
  
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  Abused Arkansas 4-year-old told police her name was 'Idiot'
  USA TODAY
  When police asked a 4-year-old Arkansas girl covered in bruises for her name last week, she said “Idiot.” She had been in the care of her mother, Jennifer Denen, and her mother's live-in boyfriend, Clarence Reed, in Hot Springs. Reed said he called the ...and more »
  
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• Police crash boy's birthday party in best way possible - CNN

  19-08-2016 15:20
  
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  Police crash boy's birthday party in best way possible
  CNN
  Watch "New Day" and "CNN Newsroom" each Friday to see inspiring stories of officers going above and beyond the call of duty. Yukon, Oklahoma (CNN) If you are throwing a party at your house, the last thing you want to see are police knocking at your door.and more »
  
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• Dallas police respond to demands from protest group - FOX 4 News

  19-08-2016 13:33
  
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  Dallas police respond to demands from protest group
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  The Dallas Police Department responded Thursday afternoon to demands of police reform from a local protest group. The department says they were directed by Police Chief David Brown to respond demands from the Next Generation Network. The group ...and more »
  
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• John Timoney Had the Gall to Change Minds, One Police Department at a Time - New York Times

  19-08-2016 03:24
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  John Timoney Had the Gall to Change Minds, One Police Department at a Time
  New York Times
  John F. Timoney, who served as a police official in New York, Philadelphia and Miami, died this week at 68. He once said that officers needed to be reminded they weren't hired “to be the toughest guy on the block.” Credit Joe Raedle/Getty Images ...
  Former Philly Police Commissioner John Timoney diesPhilly.comall 46 news articles »
  
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• Lying in Laquan McDonald police shooting at root of distrust - Chicago Tribune

  19-08-2016 03:02
  
  Chicago Tribune
  Lying in Laquan McDonald police shooting at root of distrust
  Chicago Tribune
  Police redirect traffic near the 4100 block of South Pulaski Road where Laquan McDonald was fatally shot by Chicago police in October 2014. Police redirect traffic near the 4100 block of South Pulaski Road where Laquan McDonald was fatally shot by ...
  Chicago Police Department recommends firing seven officers for lying about Laquan McDonald shootingWashington Post
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• Video: Phoenix Officer Saves Drowning Dog

  19-08-2016 02:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Phoenix Officer Saves Drowning DogA stray puppy looking for some relief in the heat fell into a Phoenix, AZ, canal while trying to drink water. But after some tense minutes, a Phoenix officer spotted her and came to the rescue, reports KSAZ."He was ready to just jump in and even though those canal currents can be very strong and he was ready to jump in and save her, but thankfully he called us," said Ashliegh Goebel of the Arizona Humane Society.Goebel says it's that officer's call to the
  
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• Security video shows US swimmers at gas station 11 Hours Ago|04:33 - CNBC

  19-08-2016 01:28
  
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  Security video shows US swimmers at gas station 11 Hours Ago|04:33
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  Brazilian police said Thursday that swimmer Ryan Lochte and three U.S. teammates were not robbed after a night of partying, and that the intoxicated athletes instead vandalized a gas station bathroom and were questioned by armed guards before they paid ...
  Armour: Rio police can't claim moral high groundUSA TODAY
  Rio police indict Lochte, teammate for falsely reporting robberyFox News
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• Man Gets 50 Years in Prison for Shooting Louisiana Sergeant

  19-08-2016 01:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A man who shot a Jennings, LA, police officer in 2014 was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years in prison, reports KPLC.Judge Ward Fontenot sentenced George Lowdins to 50 years on the charge of attempted first-degree murder and 20 years on the charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The two sentences are to run concurrently.Jennings police officer Sgt. Ricky J. Benoit was responding to a domestic disturbance call when he was shot. Authorities said that as he was searching the home, Low
  
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• Video: WA Officer Says He Was Fired for Responding to Shooting in Another City

  19-08-2016 00:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: WA Officer Says He Was Fired for Responding to Shooting in Another CityA Brier (WA) Police Department officer says he was fired for responding to a shooting in nearby Mukilteo that left three teenagers dead and a fourth seriously injured. He says the city's police chief told him he shouldn't have left Brier unprotected to answer another city's call for help, reports KIRO.Brier has a population of a little over 6,000 people; the police department is small enough to share a building with Ci
  
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• Detroit Officer Reflects on Child Shooting: 'He Is Why We Do What We Do'

  19-08-2016 00:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Detroit Officer Chris Rabior wrote a powerful post on Facebook about a shooting that left a 7-year-old boy in critical condition with a suspect, Torrey Craft, eventually turning himself in Wednesday morning.Rabior's post was shared by the Detroit Police Department on its page. He talks about the challenges of being a police officer in Detroit and the emotions he went through when a routine night was turned upside down with a child's life and death situation, reports WJBK."Just prior to the end o
  
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• US|When Police Don't Live in the City They Serve - New York Times

  19-08-2016 00:38
  New York Times
  US|When Police Don't Live in the City They Serve
  New York Times
  Milwaukee police officers in riot gear prepared for a 6 p.m. park curfew ordered by the sheriff on Monday in the wake of violent protests. Credit Joshua Lott for The New York Times. MILWAUKEE — The split-second law enforcement decision of when to pull ...
  
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• Justice Department to End Use of Private Prisons

  19-08-2016 00:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Justice Department will no longer use privately operated prisons after concluding the facilities compare poorly to their federally operated counterparts, reports FedAgent.com.Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates announced the decision in a memo today, instructing officials to either decline to renew the contracts with private prisons, or substantially reduce their scope.In her memo, Yates emphasized the goal of "reducing – and ultimately ending – our use of privately operated pris
  
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• New Mexico Governor Wants to Restore the Death Penalty

  19-08-2016 00:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New Mexico's governor is reframing the death penalty debate as the proper response to recent police killings, including one officer killed Friday in her own state, reports the Christian Science Monitor.This response to police killings bucks a national trend as many states and courts are backing away from the death penalty, in part due to practical constraints on cost and the drugs used in capital punishment. In New Mexico, the push for its return faces opposition from Democrats, which have the m
  
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