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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2021

Louisiana Deputy Serving Protection Order Shot, Suspect Killed

The deputy was struck by one of the shots. As the suspect stood in the roadway allegedly aiming a rifle at the deputy and officers, the deputy returned fire.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2021

House Democrats Pass Police Reform Bill

The bill passed by a 220-212 vote. Texas Rep. Lance Gooden was the lone Republican to vote in favor of the bill, while two Democrats voted against it. Gooden said later he pressed the wrong button.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2021

LAPD Officer Dies Days After Being Hit by Vehicle

The LAPD announced in a statement Wednesday the death of Officer Jose Anzora. He worked for the department since 2011, and spent the majority of his career in the Newton Division.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2021

Retired Connecticut Trooper Killed by Punch in Las Vegas

Thomas Driscoll, 57, of Chicopee, Mass., was walking on a pedestrian bridge between the Cromwell Hotel & Casino and Bally's around 4:30 a.m. when he and a woman companion walked past a group of men. One of the men made a comment about the two, then ran toward the pair and down a set of stairs as they rode an escalator down from the bridge.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2021

Video: Ohio Deputy's Welfare Check Ends in Point Blank Gunfight

The video -- taken by a doorbell camera -- shows Deputy Sara Vaught on Feb. 15 knocking on the door of a residence before an individual opened the door, produced a handgun and shot. The bullet narrowly missed Vaught before she returned five rounds.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2021

NC Agency's K-9 Training Investigated After Video of Handler Given to Press

The video at the center of the investigation shows the officer placing a collar on 4-year-old K-9 Zuul, then lifting the dog off the ground using the collar. After struggling to get the dog into the back of a vehicle, the officer appears to strike the animal.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2021

Biden Backs Police Reform Bill Banning Chokeholds and Ending Qualified Immunity

The bill would ban all neck restraints, including chokeholds and the kind used on Floyd as well as no-knock warrants in drug cases. It would also end the application of the doctrine of qualified immunity for law enforcement officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2021

Police Warn of Possible March 4 Attack on U.S. Capitol

"The United States Capitol Police (USCP) Department is aware of and prepared for any potential threats towards members of Congress or towards the Capitol complex," USCP said in a statement Wednesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2021

Chicago Mayor, Police Superintendent Announce Warrant Reforms

On Wednesday, Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown joined Mayor Lori Lightfoot in unveiling an array of proposed reforms to the policies outlining what happens before, during and after search warrants are executed by Chicago police officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2021

PowerDMS Introduces New Data Analytics Capabilities

PowerDMS has introduced new data analytics capabilities to its cloud-based policy management platform for public safety. Using the new features, compliance professionals will have advanced data and insights at their fingertips, so that they can efficiently spot trends and make timely decisions to maintain compliance and better mitigate risk.

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