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• Baton Rouge PD Adopts New Policy for Faster Release of OIS Videos

  22-08-2018 23:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  A year after the rollout of body cameras for all Baton Rouge police officers, the department has adopted a new policy for the faster release of officer-involved shooting footage and corresponding dashcam footage—aimed at increasing transparency and accountability with the public.On Monday, Baton Rouge police announced their Public Release of Critical Incident Recordings policy, which creates a protocol for the review of any recordings from critical incidents involving an officer and requir
  
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• Florida Deputy Dies After Being Hit on Department Motorcycle

  22-08-2018 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Clay County, FL, Deputy Ben Zirbel has died after he was struck in a crash while on his sheriff's office motorcycle, authorities said.Zirbel's wife said he was an organ donor and may save up to seven lives through his donation, reports News4Jax. "Ben's passion in life was to help people, which is why he became a sheriff's deputy," Anna Zirbel said. "Even now in this moment of our most painful grief, I'm happy to say that Ben is still helping people."Deputy Ben Zirbel was in critical condition af
  
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• Meggitt Launches Virtual Training with Georgia Sheriff's Office

  22-08-2018 21:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Meggitt Training Systems has announced the launch of test and evaluation with the Gwinnett County (GA) Sheriff's Office for Meggitt Training Systems' FATS 300LE. The FATS 300LE immersive virtual training system delivers virtual scenarios that train police officers in the split-second, use-of-force evaluations and de-escalation tactics they need to deploy in real-world situations."We are pleased to work with the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office and provide them the opportunity to use the FATS 300
  
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• NTOA to Hold Annual Conference in Milwaukee Next Month

  22-08-2018 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) has announced several updates for its 35th Annual Law Enforcement Operations Conference, including the full lineup of incident debriefs, seminars and practical tracks.With less than a month until the conference starts, the NTOA encourages attendees to register soon as courses are filling up quickly.The conference brings together internationally renowned instructors, cutting-edge approaches to challenges faced by officers, a two-day trade show, an
  
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