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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2021

CA Agency Releases Video of Shooting That Seriously Wounded Officer

Police Chief Brandon Gillespie said in the video that Officer Michael “Mikey” Rokaitis has undergone seven surgeries since the shooting, including one to have part of his right leg amputated. He spent 12 days in the ICU but is now in stable condition.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2021

OR Troopers and Firefighters Sue Governor Over Vaccine Mandate

The suit seeks to stop the enforcement of Brown’s mandate and comes two days after an Oregon State Police trooper based in Bend announced on social media that he would defy the order.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2021

Portland May Exempt Officers from Vaccine Mandate

The city attorney’s office advised city staff on Tuesday that the order requiring Portland’s police force to be vaccinated was now legally dubious due to new guidance from the Oregon Health Authority.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2021

FN Announces New Model of 303 Less Lethal Launcher

With the new, modular chassis system in the FN 303 Tactical, operators and armorers can quickly customize the buttstock, grip, and sighting systems. The included FN SCAR buttstock is adjustable for length of pull, cheek rise, and foldability, enhancing the ergonomics and sight alignment for patrol and civil disturbance unit officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2021

Vector Solutions Acquires Envisage Technologies

Vector Solutions, a leading provider of industry-focused software solutions for training, workforce management and risk communications, has acquired Envisage Technologies, a leader in unified training, compliance, and performance software for public safety.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2021

AEE Introduces Mach 6 Commercial UAV with 13-Pound Payload

The AEE Mach 6 features a flight time of up to 50 minutes (depending on payload configuration) and three smart payload ports, including two smart accessory shoes (SAS). The Mach 6 can carry a payload of 13.2 pounds.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 7, 2021

FL Could Offer $5,000 Signing Bonus for Officers New to the State

Part of the plan includes a $5,000 signing bonus for law enforcement officers who are new to Florida, including those who have recently entered the profession, along with veteran officers from other states who are relocating here.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 7, 2021

OR DA Drops 12 Excessive Force Cases Filed Against Officers Over Portland Riot Response

Multnomah County (OR) District Attorney Mike Schmidt has declined charges in 12 use of force investigations against Portland Police Bureau officers responding to protests.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 7, 2021

Judge Forces Minneapolis City Council to Rewrite Disband the Police Ballot Question

District Court Judge Jamie L. Anderson noted that the original language was "vague, ambiguous" and "unreasonable and misleading." The judge also wrote that it would amount to "substantial harm" if the ballot question were put off to a future election.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 7, 2021

Louisiana Deputy Dies from Medical Event After Vehicle Pursuit

On Tuesday, Aug. 31, Deputy Trey Copeland was working as a part-time police officer for the town of Cotton Valley, according to Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker. On LA Highway 371 near Cotton Valley, he was assisting in the pursuit of a motorcycle, which lasted about 20 minutes.

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