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Newsby Staff WriterJune 23, 2021

Judge Strikes Down "Vague" NYC Law Prohibiting Officers from Compressing Subject's Diaphragm

Manhattan Judge Laurence Love wrote in a 17-page opinion that phrasing in the law, passed in the wake of the in-custody death of George Floyd, was hard to define and ripe for confusion.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 23, 2021

Former NYPD Captain Likely to be Next New York City Mayor

Late returns showed the Brooklyn borough president well ahead of the pack — but because of absentee voting it will be a couple of weeks before a winner can actually be declared.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 23, 2021

Hawaiian Island Seeking New Police Chief

The commissioners are looking for someone with at least 15 years of experience as a police officer, including five years in administration. The commissioners also prefer someone with a four-year degree from an accredited university and proof of training from the FBI National Academy, or equivalent experience.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 23, 2021

Slain Colorado Officer was Ambushed by Gunman who Hated Police

“While we yet don’t have all the facts, I can tell you that Gordon was targeted because he was wearing an Arvada police uniform and a badge,” Chief Link Strate said. “Officer Beasley was ambushed by a person who expressed hatred of police officers.”

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 22, 2021

Colorado Officer Killed Responding to Shooting Identified

Officer Gordon Beesley was fatally shot when he rushed to Olde Town Arvada to engage a shooter who shot and killed another man.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 22, 2021

Wounded Wichita Officer Has Long Road to Recovery

His prognosis has improved, according to Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 22, 2021

Portland Police to No Longer Stop Vehicles for Non-Moving Violations

Officers have been directed to stop pulling drivers over for less serious, non-moving violations and focus on people who are speeding, driving under the influence, or otherwise making other drivers less safe.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 22, 2021

Man Gets Five Years for Burning Seattle Patrol Vehicle

The suspect was captured on video on May 30 lighting a paper towel and putting it in the back seat of a patrol while others in the crowd poured accelerants on the flames, eventually setting the car ablaze, according to the Department of Justice.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 22, 2021

POLICE Technology Experience 2021 Sessions Focus on Transparency Solutions

The keynote titled "Key Trends in Technology Used to Increase Constituent Transparency" discusses technology and best practices employed by agencies across the country for expediting transparency initiatives.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 21, 2021

Colorado Officer Killed Responding to Shooting

Arvada police Detective David Snelling said shots were fired in the area Monday afternoon that two possible suspects were “down.” He wouldn’t say whether they were injured or killed. Arvada police have not released more details about the incident.

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