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Newsby Staff WriterApril 12, 2021

MS Deputy Killed in Crash while Responding to Call

According to the sheriff's office, Deputy Pat Barnes was responding to assist the Prentiss Police Department in a reported altercation at the Western Motel in Prentiss. On his way, Deputy Barnes lost control of his vehicle and collided with a tree.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 12, 2021

Protests, Looting Erupts in Minneapolis Suburb After Fatal Police Shooting

Another group of protesters broke into about 20 businesses at a regional shopping center, with some businesses looted, according to the police and local media reports.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 12, 2021

MN Chief Says Officer Drew Gun Instead of Taser in Fatal Traffic Stop Shooting

In the clip, the officer can be heard shouting "I'll tase you." Video shows her duty pistol in her hand.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 9, 2021

Portland Leaders Announce Plan to Reduce Gun Violence

Portland city commissioners unanimously passed a nearly $6 million plan to address gun violence in the city. None of that money will be going to the Portland Police Bureau.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 9, 2021

Officers Offended by Reference to Historic Slave Patrols as Police During Diversity Training

“The results (of the survey0 showed that approximately 90% of the 50 people who responded were profoundly insulted by the implication that they are racists,” said Doug Wilkinson, the president of the Aurora Police Association.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 9, 2021

TX Trooper in Stable Condition After Being Wounded by Business Shooting Suspect

Trooper Juan Rojas Tovar was shot while pursuing the suspect in Grimes County. He was taken by medical helicopter to St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital in Bryan.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 9, 2021

GA Agency Shows Off Officer Protection Package on Patrol Cars

Scott Misico, supervisior, Fleet Management, says the system alerts officers when someone is approaching from the vehicle's blindspot when they are parked and working on a laptop or are otherwise distracted.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 8, 2021

Michigan Deputies Rescue Baby Abandoned in Woods

Thirteen squad cars responded, including a K-9 unit, and after a 30-minute search, they found the boy, "cold and wet but breathing." It's not known how long he was in the woods.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 8, 2021

Philadelphia Officer Shot, Suspect Killed at Traffic Stop

At that point, the suspect removed a gun from the front of his waistline and fired his gun in the direction of police, officials said. He then reportedly exited the Kia and discharged at least two additional rounds in the direction of police.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 8, 2021

Chicago-Area Officer and Driver Shot at Traffic Stop

A witness said the driver got out of the car with his hands in the air and “just went in his waist... he got a gun and just started dumping. Shot the police window out, shot the police and everything.”

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