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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2017

Carbon Monoxide in NJ Home Sickens 4 Officers, 8 Others

Four police officers were among 12 people sickened by carbon monoxide in a New Jersey home so toxic it left victims convulsing and foaming at the mouth.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2017

Video: Only Officer on Denver Use-of-Force Policy Committee Resigns, Calls It a Joke

"This does not reflect the type of policy all Denver citizens expect from the police," Worrell wrote in his resignation letter to Chief Robert White. "Furthermore, it puts officers at risk in the performance of their duties. Therefore, I cannot continue to participate nor does the draft reflect any of the input I have provided."

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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2017

Trump Considering Pardon for Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Trump told the news outlet during a conversation in Bedminster, N.J., that the pardon could come quickly, perhaps in a matter of days. The news outlet reported the conversation on its website Monday.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2017

Canada Faces Police Shortage

A significant shortage of Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers is raising concerns about their safety and the safety of the communities in which they work, according to several Mounties speaking out from across Canada.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2017

Police Nationwide Brace for More White Supremacy Rallies and Counter Protests

Rallies like the one in Charlottesville, fueled by overt displays of racism, attended by members of self-described militias, and attracting counterprotesters, pose novel challenges: Many of the demonstrators are legally and openly carrying firearms, including semiautomatic weapons. And instead of protesters versus police, as has often been the case in recent years, the situation is civilian versus civilian, with some participants spoiling for a fight.

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Videos•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2017

Former Texas High School Football Standout Dies During Police Recruit Fitness Test

A former George Ranch High School (Rosenberg, TX) football standout who dreamed of becoming a law enforcement officer is dead after collapsing during a fitness test at Fort Bend County's Gus George Law Enforcement Academy. More Here.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2017

Video: Former Texas High School Football Standout Dies During Police Recruit Fitness Test

A former George Ranch High School (Rosenberg, TX) football standout who dreamed of becoming a law enforcement officer is dead after collapsing during a fitness test at Fort Bend County's Gus George Law Enforcement Academy.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2017

Phoenix Police Launch "Rock the Crosswalk" Campaign to Reduce Pedestrian Traffic Incidents

The Phoenix Police Department has launched a public safety campaign that uses clever re-imagined visuals from pop culture to urge people to use crosswalks when crossing the streets and drivers to be more attentive to the presence of pedestrians on the road. The "Rock the Crosswalk" campaign has the goal of reducing vehicle vs. pedestrian accidents in the city. Last year there were 101 vehicle vs. pedestrian collisions in Phoenix. (Photos: Phoenix PD/Facebook)

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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2017

Mississippi Deputy Killed in Crash Responding to Shooting Call

Quitman County Deputy Jimmy Clark was responding to a shooting call when he swerved to dodge two dogs in the road.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 14, 2017

No Distress Call in Helicopter Crash That Killed 2 Virginia Troopers

There was no distress call, according to federal safety investigators looking into what caused a helicopter crash that killed two Virginia State Police officers as they were conducting surveillance work during the white nationalists' rally in Charlottesville on Saturday.

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