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‘It has been the right place’: Pa. police chief retires after 35-year LE career

“There were midnight shifts that I thought were 35 years long and then in the blink of an eye here’s 35 years,” State College Police Chief John Gardner

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Suspect drags Wash. trooper from patrol car, steals cruiser during I-5 incident

The Washington State Patrol lieutenant was pulled from her vehicle during a Christmas Day encounter with a man seen running across an interstate in Seattle

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BWC: Tense traffic stop escalates between Tenn. officer and trooper on dignitary detail

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton’s office filed a complaint against the Metro Nashville officer, alleging the officer acted in an “out of control and unprofessional” manner

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Barstool Sports founder raises nearly $500K for family of Del. trooper killed in DMV shooting

Cpl. Matthew “Ty” Snook is credited with protecting civilians during the deadly attack; he leaves behind his wife and 1-year-old daughter

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31 NYPD recruits ordered back on duty after judge reverses terminations

A state judge ruled the department must return the officers to active duty despite disqualifying factors such as past drug use, license suspensions and felony convictions

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Calif. deputy who used vehicle to stop man accused of killing LEO recognized with award

“Detective Wallen placed himself in harm’s way for the safety of others in the moments following the death of Deputy Andrew Nunez,” San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus stated

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‘It needed to be finished’: N.Y. undersheriff graduates college decades after joining sheriff’s office

After 25 years in law enforcement, Jeff Passino crossed the graduation stage — not for a promotion, but to fulfill a promise to himself

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BWC: N.J. officers aid in rescue teenagers who fell through icy lake, warn others away

“No ice in our area should ever be considered safe, regardless of recent cold temperatures or appearances,” the Mount Holly Police Department said

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Del. trooper killed at DMV in ‘act of pure evil’ is remembered as dependable, devoted to family

Cpl. Matthew “Ty” Snook, 34, was fatally shot while working an overtime assignment and is credited with pushing a civilian to safety before being struck again

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BWC: Mich. officers respond to rescue choking 1-year-old

“Officer [Matt] Virgadamo’s response represents policing at its very best,” Sterling Heights Police Chief Andy Satterfield stated

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Ky. PD to test drone vendors for proposed DFR program

Drones as first responders are flown to the site of priority calls to assess the situation before police officers, firefighters or emergency medical crews arrive on the scene

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When there’s no driver to talk to: Training preps police for autonomous vehicle encounters

The GHSA-Waymo online course covers extrication, vehicle shutdowns and safe interaction with autonomous cars during emergencies

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Trooper and suspect killed in shooting at Del. DMV

The trooper was fatally shot while answering reports of an active shooter at a Wilmington DMV; the suspect was also confirmed deceased

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BWC: Ohio police capture 11-year-old driver, 8- and 12-year-old passengers after pursuit of stolen car

The driver, along with his 8- and 12-year-old passengers, were taken into custody after crashing the car into the side of a house

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Brown University police chief placed on leave after fatal campus shooting

The U.S. Department of Education has also launched an investigation into the school’s security, looking into security reports, audits, dispatch and call logs and emergency notifications

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