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Mo. police release body camera footage showing protester slamming officer to sidewalk

“If you haven’t condemned this act, if you haven’t condemned what happened to my officer, then you are part of the problem,” Police Chief Troy Doyle stated

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Ohio officer charged with murder in shooting of woman who drove her car toward him

Blendon Township police officers approached the woman in her car and ordered her out; instead, she rolled forward toward one officer, who fired through her windshield

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Ark. officer fired after video shows him hitting, slamming cruiser door on head of jail escapee

“Wrong is wrong. There’s not really anything to investigate,” said Jonesboro Police Chief Rick Elliott, who immediately fired the officer and referred the case to prosecutors

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City of Uvalde releases more 911 audio, BWC video after lawsuit

The newly released media includes calls from bystanders, children inside the classrooms and a close relative of the shooter

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BWC: Armed 17-year-old struggles with Baltimore officers, draws gun while fleeing before fatal OIS

The officers involved in the shooting stated that the suspect pointed the gun at them before they fired shots

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Illinois sheriff to retire after death threats following deputy’s fatal shooting of unarmed woman

“Some individuals would rather see our community divided and in turmoil than allow me to continue serving as sheriff,” Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell stated

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‘Kind of like TSA’: New weapons detectors, more police coming to Las Vegas-area schools

The system will replace current metal detectors and will be used at large sports games in middle and high schools, as well as for random screenings

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Commander used unlawful computer access to discredit LAPD union, lawsuit alleges

The Los Angeles Police Protective League has accused an LAPD commander of using fake login credentials to access communications that the league distributed to its members

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N.J. town dissolves PD, citing staffing shortages

County officials said the small borough of Woodlynne will now be policed by the Camden County Police Department

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Va. deputy shot, killed by agitated suspect during traffic stop

Smyth County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Hunter Reedy was assisting with a traffic stop when a suspect, agitated over being issued court summons, shot him and another deputy

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Video: Man attempts to steal cruiser with Conn. officer inside, crashes it into church

“This is yet another example of the inherent risks that [LEOs] face…even when sitting in a cruiser you are marked for violence due to your job,” New Haven Chief Karl Jacobson said

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Idaho city selects successor for PD chief set to retire in September

“I want to do something that gives back to the community and I don’t think there’s any higher honor than being a police chief for the city of Boise,” Dennison

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Conn. police violated free-speech rights of man who warned drivers with ‘Cops Ahead’ sign, judge rules

A judge determined that because the man’s protest did not inhibit officers from citing drivers or block drivers from view, it did not qualify as interference

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BWC: Suspect fires shots, striking 2 NYPD officers before OIS

A wounded officer was able to use his service weapon to fire shots at the suspect’s foot while wrestling his gun away, which caused him to relinquish his hold on the gun

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Miss. officer killed after man fires shots at traffic checkpoint

Summit Police Department Officer Troy Floyd had over 20 years of experience in various law enforcement positions

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