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• Arkansas Sheriff Denies That Nike Shirts on Inmates Are Political Statement

  12-10-2018 23:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An Arkansas sheriff is under fire from activists and law enforcement critics for dressing inmates in Nike shirts before their mugshots are taken. The critics say Union County Sheriff Ricky Roberts is using the shirts as a political statement against Nike and the company's spokesperson Colin Kaepernick. The sheriff disputes the accusation.Sheriff Roberts says the shirts were given to people who came into the jail without "proper attire during the booking process."  Roberts says the shirts we
  
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• Teen Charged as Adult in Florida K-9′s Death

  12-10-2018 22:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A 17-year-old had his case upgraded to adult status Thursday morning in the Sept. 30 shooting death of a Jacksonville, FL, police dog following an armed carjacking and chase, according to the State Attorney’s Office.Florida K-9 Shot and Killed Pursuing Carjacking SuspectJhamel M. Paskel was in juvenile court when the charges were refiled, reports the Florida Times-Union. He is charged with killing a police dog, possession of a firearm by a juvenile delinquent found to have committed a felo
  
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• New York Officers Use Tourniquet to Save Man's Life After Chainsaw Accident

  12-10-2018 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Two officers with the New York Police Department acted quickly in aiding a man whose arm was nearly completely severed in a chainsaw accident in the Bronx.The man—identified as 49-year-old Richard Tirado—was unconscious in the passenger seat of a friend's pickup truck as the man frantically tried to find a hospital.The New York Daily News reported that the man got the attention of Officers Amauris Rodriguez and Thomas Natoli, who then applied the tourniquet to Tirado's arm."We applie
  
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• NFL Quarterback Awards Grant for K-9 Unit to Kentucky Police Department

  12-10-2018 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Embed from Getty ImagesFuture Hall-of-Fame Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recently announced that he will be distributing a grant—through his charitable foundation—to the Villa Hills (KY) Police Department's K-9 unit, according to WLWT-TV News."With the K-9 Unit, the Villa Hills Police Department can provide the utmost level of law enforcement protection to its citizens and strive to meet its motto of 'Continuing Excellence'," said Villa Hills Police Sergeant Matt
  
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• Photo: Florida Sheriff's Deputies Pause in Prayer Before Hurricane Makes Landfall

  12-10-2018 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Leon County (FL) Sheriff's Office posted a picture to Facebook showing deputies bowing their heads in prayer as they braced for the imminent landfall of Hurricane Michael on October 9, 2018."And so it begins," the post said. "Our Bravo shift pauses for a moment of prayer, before weathering the storm. If you don't mind, say a prayer for all of the men and women working to keep our community safe."Citizens commented on the post things like, "Lord protect our protectors" and "God go with them."
  
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• Oregon Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man Holding Woman Hostage

  12-10-2018 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Portland (OR) police fatally shot a man—reportedly armed with a knife—holding a woman hostage at the Del Rancho Motel in Southeast Portland, according to OregonLive.com.Officers responded to reports of two people fighting near the motel, Portland Police spokesman Chris Burley said during a news briefing.Officers learned that one of the subjects was armed with a knife and had attempted to stab another individual. They then learned that the knife-wielding subject was holding a woman ho
  
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• Chicago Police Board Clears Officer in 2012 Shooting of 15-Year-Old

  12-10-2018 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Chicago Police Board voted 5-3 in clearing Officer Brandon Ternand of all wrongdoing in fatally shooting a teen in the back of the head during a foot pursuit nearly six years ago, according to the Chicago Tribune.According to records, 15-year-old Dakota Bright was not armed when he was shot, but officers recovered a .22-caliber revolver in a front yard near where the chase began.The decision means that Ternand won’t be fired or face any discipline for the shooting. He will be allowed t
  
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• Minnesota Officers Resuscitate Newborn, Then Deliver Her Twin Sister

  12-10-2018 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On Tuesday, police officers with the Wyoming (MN) Police Department responded to a call of a woman in labor at her home."This past Tuesday morning two of our Officers were dispatched to a call of a mother in labor at her home," the department said in a Facebook post."As the first Officer approached the home, he discovered the front door locked and no way to enter the house to assist the mother. With a swift kick to the door, the officer forced entry into the house and found the mother had just g
  
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• Former Florida Officer Sentenced to 6 Years for Shakedowns at Traffic Stops

  12-10-2018 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jose Acosta—a former rookie police officer with the Miami Police Department— pleaded guilty to 10 counts of burglary, 10 counts of false imprisonment, eight counts of grand theft and two counts of petit theft and was sentenced to six years in prison. That term could be reduced to three years with good behavior.Miami police said Acosta stole thousands of dollars in money and items from motorists during a one-year stretch from the time he was hired until he was fired in 2017, according
  
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• Video: Oregon Man Tries to Grab Officer's Gun in Courtroom Confrontation

  12-10-2018 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Oregon Man Tries to Grab Officer's Gun in Courtroom Confrontation"An Oregon man—identified as 27-year-old Patrick Lemmon—abruptly got up from his seat and attempted to grab the gun of an officer sitting just feet to his left. The incident was captured on video made public on YouTube by The Oregonian.Lemmon was seated in a Lincoln County (OR) courtroom without any sort of restraints, because a judge had denied deputies' request.Lemmon was on trial on allegations that he pointed
  
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• Illinois Deputy Nominated for HAIX Hero of the Month

  12-10-2018 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cook County (IL) Sheriff's Deputy Joe Fiorentino has been nominated for HAIX Hero of the Month for October.A 21-year veteran of law enforcement, Fiorentino is a martial arts expert who promotes health and education in the community. He volunteers to help fellow law enforcement officers, children, adults, and even seniors learn to defend themselves. He has taught an eight-week self-defense class for the staff and teachers at a local elementary school. Teaching that self-defense is not just about
  
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• Training School Teachers and Administrators to Respond to Active Killers

  12-10-2018 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Embed from Getty ImagesTwo recent news items demonstrate precisely how starkly different school administrators can be when it comes to their attitudes regarding police.The two items appeared in our headlines within a week of each other, and they could not have had more different reactions from police and the public alike.Here's a brief review of recent events.First, the Good News...In the first item, Julie Kraemer—a school superintendent in Illinois—became a certified and sworn law e
  
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• Axon Announces First 2 Agencies to Purchase New TASER 7

  12-10-2018 00:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Axon announced the Fort Worth (TX) Police Department (FWPD), a Major Cities Chiefs Association member, and the Nevada Highway Patrol, a state and provincial agency, as the first agencies to equip officers with Axon's new TASER 7 weapon. FWPD placed orders for 1,193 TASER 7 devices and NHP placed orders for 889 TASER 7 devices. These orders were received in the third quarter of 2018 and will ship in the fourth quarter of 2018.Axon announced its next-generation TASER 7 device at the International
  
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• Tennessee Sheriff's Bloodhound Dies Suddenly

  12-10-2018 00:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Union County (TN) Sheriff's Office K-9 Josey, a 7-year-old bloodhound, was found unresponsive Sunday by her handler. They rushed her to the UT College of Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville, but vets were unable to revive her. They believe she died of a previously undetected medical condition."She was one of those once in a lifetime dogs that taught you so much," said K-9 Deputy Marvin Carter. His wife, K-9 Deputy Missy Carter, was Josey's handler. In addition to their work with the Union County Sh
  
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• Casio G-Shock Watches Built for Rugged Outdoor Activities

  12-10-2018 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fall is the perfect time to head to the great outdoors and explore. Whether you find yourself on a weekend camping trip, fishing at your local lake, or going for a long hike, you need the proper equipment that will keep up with you all day long. Casio G-Shock's range of men's watches provide options for your most rugged outdoor weekend getaways this fall.From mud resistant structures, to built-in GPS capabilities, G-Shock can support your toughest fall activities. Here are details on several of
  
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