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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 18, 2021

Kobe Bryant's Widow Releases Names of Deputies who She Says Took Photos of Crash Site

According to the court documents, the photos of the crash site were widely shared among law enforcement authorities who had no reason to possess them for any investigatory purpose. The litigation describes the circulation of graphic photos of the victims’ bodies as a form of “morbid gossip.”

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 18, 2021

NC Investigators Find Glock Disguised as Nerf Gun During Drug Raid

One of guns was the converted Glock model 19 pistol fitted with a 50-round drum magazine, and altered to resemble a Nerf toy.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 18, 2021

NYPD Officers Save Choking Baby Girl

Officers Michael Kirschhoffer and Greg Carosella, an EMT, were just pulling up. The mother directed them into the lobby.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 18, 2021

Illinois Officer Seriously Injured in Crash

Police released dashcam video that shows the moment of impact. Investigators said the officer was driving westbound when a black Impala driving at a high rate of speed hit the police cruiser.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 17, 2021

Border Patrol Agent Fatally Struck by Vehicle

The California Highway Patrol reported a "severe dust storm" was taking place when the collision occurred around 4:30 p.m. following a collision that happened moments earlier.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 17, 2021

Use of Less-Lethal Projectiles by Portland Police Restricted by Judge

The case stemmed from a suit filed by Don’t Shoot Portland, a black-led nonprofit that advocates for social and racial justice in the city. The nonprofit’s lawyers had sought more drastic sanctions, including a ban on impact munitions and for the Police Bureau to permanently remove officers from protest duty if they violate the court order, with fines issued for future violations.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 17, 2021

2 Chauvin Trial Jurors Dismissed After Admitting City's Settlement with Floyd Family Makes Them Biased

Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill removed the two who said under his questioning they had heard about a federal lawsuit settlement reached last week and admitted it affected their ability to presume Chauvin is innocent during the course of the trial.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 17, 2021

Tesla on Autopilot Wrecks Michigan State Police Car

The MSP car was parked with its emergency lights on while investigating a car-deer crash at 1:12 a.m., March 17 on I-96 in Eaton County, when the Tesla hit it, police said

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 17, 2021

Proposed Illinois Legislation Would Require Bachelor Degrees for Police Recruits

Under the proposed legislation, in order to receive a permanent position as a law enforcement officer, probationary police officers must have a bachelor's degree with a major or a minor in social work.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 17, 2021

Axon, Skydio to Bring US-Manufactured Drones to Public Safety

As a Skydio Elite Partner, Axon will be the exclusive reseller and digital evidence management partner of Skydio's products to public safety globally. In addition, the two companies are working on a joint product roadmap that, in the coming months, will lead to integration between Skydio drones and Axon Air, Axon Evidence, and Axon Respond.

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