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• New USA Gymnastics CEO Forced to Resign Over Tweet Opposing Nike's Kaepernick Ad Campaign

  17-10-2018 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Embed from Getty ImagesMary Bono has been forced out as interim CEO and president of USA Gymnastics primarily because of a Tweet opposing Nike's Colin Kaepernick ad campaign. Bono resigned from her post on Tuesday, just five days after she was appointed. The resignation comes after former congresswoman Bono faced mounting pressure and criticism questioning whether or not she was fit to lead the program. Several prominent USA gymnastics athletes -- including Olympians Simone Biles and Aly Ra
  
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• Baltimore FOP Send Letter to Producer Over Officers' Portrayal in Saturday Night Live Sketch

  17-10-2018 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The president of the Baltimore Police union called a recent Saturday Night Live sketch portraying city officers a “grossly inapt portrayal,” in a letter addressed to the show’s executive producer.“As you are most likely aware, the Baltimore Police department is currently a very beleaguered agency in the throes of massive amounts of criticism and disrespect,” Lt. Gene Ryan, the president of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3, wrote in a letter to SNL’s
  
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• Video: Ohio Officer Teaches Kids Scary Lesson About Brandishing a Realistic Looking BB Gun

  17-10-2018 22:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Columbus, OH, police officer Peter Casuccio has a very scary message for two boys 11 and 13 playing with a realistic looking air pistol Saturday evening."This is getting kids killed all over the country," Casuccio told the boys, explaining that he nearly opened fire on them after being dispatched on a call about two boys playing with a gun.Officer Casuccio is later shown talking to the mother of the 11-year-old, saying he drew on the boys when he arrived on the scene, 10TV reports."I pulled up a
  
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• Video: Florence Cop Killing Suspect Set Up House for Deadly Ambush, Sheriff Says

  17-10-2018 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Richland County (SC) Sheriff Leon Lott says the 6,500-square-foot Florence, SC, home of cop killing suspect Frederick Hopkins had been set up to facilitate an ambush attack on law enforcement. Sergeant Terrence Carraway of the Florence Police Department was killed in the Oct. 3 incident, and six other officers and Florence County Sheriff's deputies were wounded.  “Just going inside that house is chilling," Sheriff Lott said during the press conference. "I’ve been doing this a lo
  
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• Tennessee Deputy Seriously Wounded in Gunfight, Suspect Killed

  17-10-2018 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Shelby County, TN, Sheriff's deputy was seriously wounded in a gunfight early Wednesday morning in Memphis. The suspect was killed.The deputy, who has not been identified, was taken to the hospital in critical condition, however, he has since been upgraded to non-critical condition, Fox 13 reports.The shooting happened shortly around 3:30 a.m., according to Lt. Anthony Buckner of Shelby County SO. The deputies were serving an arrest warrant at an apartment complex."When they encounte
  
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• North Carolina Trooper Shot and Killed at Traffic Stop, Suspect in Custody

  17-10-2018 16:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper was shot and killed early Wednesday morning at a traffic stop. A suspect is in custody.The Highway Patrol says Trooper Kevin Conner stopped a white GMC pickup truck on US701 in Columbus County at approximately 12:15 Wednesday morning. The driver of the pickup reportedly pulled over onto the shoulder and the trooper made his initial approach. The driver of the pickup then fired several shots, striking the trooper.  After shooting the trooper, the drive
  
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• Illinois Deputy Shot in Vest Serving Warrant, Second Grazed on Arm

  17-10-2018 16:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Will County (IL) Sheriff's deputy was saved by body armor Tuesday night when he was shot in the back while serving a warrant in Joliet. A second deputy was shot and grazed on the arm.Two men have been charged in connection with the shooting, the Chicago Tribune reports.The deputies were trying to break down the door of a building in the 200 block of Richard Street about 8:30 p.m. when they were shot. The deputies are both members of the sheriff’s office gang suppression unit, Will County
  
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• Doctor of Global Security (DGS) and Doctor of Strategic Intelligence (DSI) Degrees

  17-10-2018 16:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  American Military University has two new doctoral degree programs: Doctor of Global Security (DGS) and Doctor of Strategic Intelligence (DSI). AMU students are guided by experienced faculty with strong academic and industry credentials. Research focuses on real-world scenarios and solving problems with actionable results to prepare you for executive positions by equipping you with research-based acumen. 
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• TASER 7

  17-10-2018 16:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Misses. Clothing disconnects. Close probe spreads. Axon designed its new TASER 7 to be the most effective CEW ever, saying it gives officers the confidence to de-escalate dangerous situations with dramatically improved performance in all three of these areas. 
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• BrainChip Studio

  17-10-2018 15:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BrainChip Studio is an AI-powered platform for analyzing video data to find suspects, witnesses, and evidence faster than ever before. BrainChip Studio acts as a force-multiplier to free personnel to manage other tasks, works with your existing IT setup, and quickly locate suspects and objects. 
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• Full Suite of Public Safety Software

  17-10-2018 15:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Created by the merger of four innovative software businesses, CentralSquare Technologies says it is the #1 industry leader in public sector software. CentralSquare brings together the combined strengths of TriTech, Zuercher, Superion, and Aptean. The company offers a full, integrated suite of solutions, including 911, CAD, Mobile, Records, Jail, Analytics, and more. 
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• Affordable, Online Criminal Justice Degree Programs

  17-10-2018 15:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CSU's online degree programs explore various areas of criminal justice such as criminal investigation, constitutional law, terrorism, justice system procedures, leadership and management. At CSU, textbooks are provided at no cost to the student. The university says its affordable degree programs cost less than half those of competitors. 
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• Breach PTQ136

  17-10-2018 15:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Built for the rigors of law enforcement, the FLIR Breach PTQ136 spots the heat of suspects and objects in total darkness. Featuring the new FLIR Boson core and a compact design, the FLIR Breach is made to offer unmatched tactical awareness. Weighing only 7.4 ounces, the FLIR can be concealed in a pocket or mounted to a helmet with its mini-rail feature, while adding minimal weight to officers' heavy gear. Additional features include onboard recording and seven palettes for fast detection of susp
  
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• ELSAG Make, Type, Color Software

  17-10-2018 15:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You can find suspect vehicles faster with ELSAG Make, Type, Color (ELSAG MTC) software, an add-on to your ELSAG Enterprise Operations Center ALPR data management center. Witnesses are more likely to provide vehicle characteristics than a license plate number. Including vehicle make, type or color in your ELSAG EOC data queries will return a list of fewer vehicles to investigate. 
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• Toughbook 20

  17-10-2018 15:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Panasonic Toughbook 20 is a fully rugged, lightweight laptop that easily detaches to become a 10.1" tablet. It features a durable MIL-STD-810G and IP65 design along with a magnesium alloy chassis. At only 3.9 pounds, this 2-in-1 machine is made to be good on the go. 
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• 1/4 Zip Job Shirt

  17-10-2018 15:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Professional, comfortable, and durable from start to finish, the Propper 1/4 Zip Job Shirt is made from a cotton/polyester blend. Complete with dual-depth chest pockets, the Job Shirt has storage for all necessary equipment. 
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• M&P M2.0 Compact Series Pistol

  17-10-2018 15:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The M&P M2.0 Compact pistol series is feature rich with the latest M2.0 enhancements, including a crisp, lighter trigger pull with a tactile reset, and a new aggressive grip texture with four dimensional palmswell grip inserts for enhanced control. 
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• Upgraded Stinger LED Flashlight

  17-10-2018 15:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Streamlight's premier rechargeable duty light, the Stinger LED, is now 425 lumens with a 3-hour runtime on high. Designed for the broadest range of lighting needs, a Dual Switch model with both a head and tail switch is also available. 
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• 'In over 20 years I've been on the police department, this year was the most violent...' - WTHITV.com

  17-10-2018 04:21 via wthitv.com
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  'In over 20 years I've been on the police department, this year was the most violent...'
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  Indiana State University's homecoming weekend is over, but people are still talking about the violence that happened during it. Police say it's something the city and university need to reevaluate. Posted: Oct. 16, 2018 10:21 PM. Posted By: Sarah Lehman.
  
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• 'Keep your hands visible': Texas teens can't graduate until they watch this video about police - Washington Post

  17-10-2018 04:18 via washingtonpost.com
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  'Keep your hands visible': Texas teens can't graduate until they watch this video about police
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  In the aftermath of several fatal police shootings of unarmed citizens, Texas lawmakers sought to pacify tensions between law enforcement and civilians. The state legislature brought civil rights groups and law enforcement organizations together to ...and more »
  
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• Video shows moment vehicle crashes, ending police chase in Clinton Township - WXYZ

  17-10-2018 03:21 via wxyz.com
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  Video shows moment vehicle crashes, ending police chase in Clinton Township
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  CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) - Clinton Township police are investigating a police chase that ended in a crash Tuesday afternoon. The incident happened on 16 Mile Road (Metro Parkway) and Harper. Police say it began when police observed a ...and more »
  
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• FBI investigating deadly shooting by Puyallup tribal police near casino - KOMO News

  17-10-2018 03:18 via komonews.com
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  FBI investigating deadly shooting by Puyallup tribal police near casino
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  TACOMA, Wash. - The FBI is investigating after a deadly shooting by a Puyallup tribal police officer early Tuesday outside the Emerald Queen Casino off East 29th Street in Tacoma. Details about the incident are scarce, and the FBI has not said what led ...
  Man shot dead by Puyallup tribal police in Tacoma; FBI investigatesSeattle Times
  Police, FBI investigating fatal officer-involved shooting outside Eme
  
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• Police investigate shooting that injured two - WOWT

  17-10-2018 02:35 via wowt.com
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  Police investigate shooting that injured two
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  OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police are investigating a shooting that happened near 66th and Fowler just before 7 p.m. Tuesday. Two males were shot and taken to the hospital. One was taken in critical condition. This story is still developing and reporters are ...
  Omaha police investigate shooting near 66th, FowlerKETV Omahaall 5 news articles »
  
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• Alligator found at Florida gas station, police say - Fox News

  17-10-2018 02:14 via foxnews.com
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  Alligator found at Florida gas station, police say
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  Police in Miami Gardens, Florida, rounded up a “scaly suspect” on Tuesday: a gator. The critter found its way into the Marathon gas station about 1 a.m., a police spokesman, Officer Carlos Austin, told WPLG. “You have a what in where?” he quoted the ...and more »
  
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• Death of black man in police custody hits home at Facebook and in Silicon Valley - USA TODAY

  17-10-2018 01:23 via usatoday.com
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  Death of black man in police custody hits home at Facebook and in Silicon Valley
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  SAN FRANCISCO – Two weeks ago, Chinedu Valentine Okobi, who had been darting in and out of traffic on a busy downtown street in Millbrae, California, went into cardiac arrest after being tackled by San Mateo County sheriff's deputies and repeatedly ...
  Black Man's Fatal Encounter With Police Strikes Close to Home in Silicon ValleyNew York Timesall 21 news articles »
  
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• Police Log: 10-17-18 - Daily Item

  17-10-2018 01:14 via itemlive.com
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  Police Log: 10-17-18
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  All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of ...and more »
  
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• New video shows off-duty Chicago police sergeant shooting teen from vehicle - Chicago Tribune

  17-10-2018 01:12 via chicagotribune.com
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  New video shows off-duty Chicago police sergeant shooting teen from vehicle
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  Video released Tuesday shows an off-duty Chicago police sergeant opening fire from his vehicle and wounding an apparently unarmed man as he stood on a sidewalk in front of a home in the Morgan Park neighborhood on the Far South Side. The Civilian ...
  COPA releases video of Chicago police officer shooting unarmed teen with autismWGN-TV
  Chicago Will Finally Release Video of Police Offi
  
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• Man skinny dipped in shark tank hours after assault at medieval dinner show, police say - USA TODAY

  17-10-2018 00:52 via usatoday.com
  Man skinny dipped in shark tank hours after assault at medieval dinner show, police say
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  Police are looking for a man they say stripped naked and jumped into a shark tank just hours after he assaulted a man outside a medieval-themed dinner show, Toronto authorities say. David Weaver, 37, of Nelson, British Columbia, is wanted for "assault ...and more »
  
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