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• Video: Charlotte Councilwoman Calls Police "Homegrown Terrorists"

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  VIDEO: Charlotte Councilwoman Calls Police "Homegrown Terrorists"Charlotte City Councilwoman Lawana Mayfield who is known for controversial tweets is under fire for a recently uncovered March tweet in which she described police as "homegrown terrorist wearing blue uniforms."The tweet was posted in response to the Stephon Clark shooting in Sacramento, WSOC TV reports.Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers said the tweet from Mayfield was inappropriate, especially as they are asking the
  
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• St. Paul Chief, Officers Rescue Suicidal Subject from Bridge

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  As a woman sat on the ledge of a St. Paul bridge Tuesday, the city’s police chief helped another officer pull her to safety.Chief Todd Axtell had just left breakfast and was heading to police headquarters about 8:30 a.m. when he heard a call dispatched about a woman getting ready to jump from the Robert Street Bridge. He was about two blocks away and he headed to the bridge.“It breaks your heart to see people struggling with depression and it’s so rewarding to know that our off
  
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• Memphis Officers Charged with Escorting Heroin Shipment

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  VIDEO: Memphis Officers Charged with Escorting Heroin ShipmentTwo Memphis police officers are facing felony drugs charges after they were busted during an elaborate undercover sting, according to documents obtained by FOX13.Kevin Coleman and Terrion Bryson are charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, deliver, and sell – along with criminal attempt felony and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.In February, the Memphis Police Depart
  
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• Feds Charge California Officer with Tipping Off Mexican Mafia, Armenian Gangs

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  A California narcotics detective tipped off members of the Mexican Mafia and Armenian organized crime groups to impending raids by federal officials – and even helped a top target evade arrest, authorities said Tuesday.John Saro Balian, a 45-year-old veteran officer with the Glendale Police Department, is accused of lying to federal officials about his ties to crime groups in California. He was taken into custody without incident at his home Tuesday and is facing up to five years in federa
  
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• Connecticut Officer Critically Wounded in Stabbing Attack

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  A veteran Hartford, CT, was stabbed in the neck and critically wounded during a struggle with a woman being evicted from a downtown apartment Thursday morning, authorities said. The suspect is in custody.The officer was reportedly out of surgery and recovering Thursday evening. Her name was not released.The suspect, identified as Chevoughn Augustin, 39, has been charged with attempted murder, first-degree assault, assault on a police officer and third-degree criminal mischief.The stabbing happen
  
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• Denver to Pay Deputy Settlement Over Jail Not Accommodating His Medical Needs

  17-05-2018 02:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  The city of Denver has agreed to pay a deputy sheriff $100,000 in damages to settle a discrimination complaint brought by the U.S. Department of Justice over a failure to accommodate the officer's diabetes-related needs, reports the Denver Post.As part of the settlement agreement, which the Justice Department announced Tuesday in a news release, the city "will revise its reasonable accommodation policies and procedures and will conduct training on the ADA for Sheriff Department supervisors, comm
  
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• Kentucky Cop Killer Suspect to Face Death Penalty

  17-05-2018 02:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The suspect in the murder of a Pike County, KY, police officer will face the death penalty, according to the attorney working the case.The Appalachian-News Express says Commonwealth's Attorney Rick Bartley announced Tuesday at an officer appreciation ceremony in Pikeville that he plans to seek the death penalty against John Russell Hall, reports WTVQ.Hall is accused of shooting and killing Pikeville Police Officer Scotty Hamilton in March. 
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• White House Shines Blue to Honor Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

  17-05-2018 01:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Embed from Getty ImagesThe White House was lit with blue lights Tuesday night, honoring law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.The event commemorated National Peace Officers Memorial Day as well as the official start of National Police Week, reports WABI.Every year, thousands of officers and departments from across the country as well as law enforcement supporters converge on Washington, DC to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.To learn more about the National Law En
  
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• Minnesota Trooper Hit Head On, Injured in Crash

  17-05-2018 01:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Minnesota State Patrol trooper continues to recover from multiple broken bones after a speeding car hit his patrol vehicle head on in a crash in Lakeville, MN, Tuesday afternoon.From his hospital bed Wednesday, Sgt. Mike Krukowski, 35, thanked the public for all its support."Hey everyone. Thank you for your prayers and support and (I'm) looking forward to getting out of the hospital and -- it'll be a bit of a journey but on the way to recovery," he said in the video published on social media W
  
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