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14-year-old charged with murder in shooting that killed N.J. officer, wounded another

Detective Joseph Azcona, 25, was shot before he could even step out of his vehicle, said Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda

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Video: Wash. deputies use ‘Grappler’ device to snag fleeing driver

“[Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies] successfully deployed the grappler, stopping the suspect vehicle less than 5 minutes from time of request,” the department stated

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Bipartisan bill seeks national mental health hotline for first responders

Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters and EMTs

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Mass. PD changes K-9 prostitution sting policies after DOJ probe

The DOJ released a report following a two-year investigation into the Worcester Police Department, which stated that officers engaged in acts of excessive force without justification

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N.J. officer killed, second officer wounded in a shooting

The second officer is hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said

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BWC: Man in car linked to robbery points gun at Ill. officers before OIS at gas station

Illinois State Police officers fired shots at the man, injuring him; after the injury, the officers were able to coax him out of the vehicle and render medical aid

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‘Dishing out punishment’: Ex-Calif. cop testifies he intentionally caused pain during arrests

Ex-Antioch cop Eric Rombough stated he and a colleague shot rubber bullets, celebrated K-9 bites and falsified reports in order to “punish” citizens

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BWC: Mich. officer rescues unconscious child at hotel pool

“[Warren Police Officer Jacob Brooklier] took charge, placing the child in a rescue position, and initiating chest compressions,” the department stated

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Driver intentionally slams SUV into Philadelphia police cruiser; injured officer still makes arrest

“The officer blasted her horn…” Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said. “It appears that he intentionally put his car in reverse and rammed [the officer’s vehicle]”

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BWC: Colo. deputy shoots man pointing gun at bystanders after being called to active shooter scene

911 callers reported multiple shots had been fired inside of a business; when Douglas County deputies arrived, a man was pointing a gun toward bystanders

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BWC: N.J. officer pulls unconscious driver from flaming wreckage after car fused to tanker truck

“Officer Allatt showed bravery, strength and composure throughout the duration of the call,” the Bridgewater Police Department said. “[His] swift actions saved the life of the driver”

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‘Cool, calm and collected’: Fla. SWAT sniper reflects on deadly hostage standoff

A former bank teller, once held at knifepoint, has now joined the Lee County Sheriff’s Office after witnessing the heroics of Lt. Paul Nader

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Trump calls for mandatory death penalty for those convicted of killing officers

During his speech, President Donald Trump honored the widow of slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, vowing to strengthen protections for law enforcement

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Ohio officer fired for posting unauthorized bodycam footage on YouTube

Public Safety Director Kate Pishotti said Spencer Badger’s actions violated department policy and the law, calling it “critical misconduct”

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BWC: Utah officers disciplined after ordering rookie to cut dead homeless man’s body with box cutter

The released footage shows Salt Lake City officers laughing as they used a box cutter to slice through blisters on the deceased man’s skin

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