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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2021

New Houston Police Helicopter Named for Officer Killed in 2020 Crash

"It means a lot to me and my family that so many people want to honor my son this way," Councilman Michael Knox said stifling tears. "Thank you."

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2021

3 Minneapolis Council Members Propose Replacing Police with Public Safety Department

Three Minneapolis City Council members introduced a proposal Thursday that would disband the city's police department and replace it with a new Department of Public Safety, while still keeping officers in the city.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2021

Fallen Capitol Officer to Lie in Honor in Rotunda

A ceremonial arrival will take place Tuesday night, and a viewing period will commence at 10 p.m. for members of the U.S. Capitol Police and continue overnight.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2021

Kansas City Police Rescue 6-Year-Old Used as Shield by Father

One of the officers used his Taser at the suspect to get him to drop the gun. The suspect responded by firing at the officers on the stairs, police say. One officer fell and injured his arm.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2021

Capitol Police Back Bill to Allow Fallen Officer to Lie in Rotunda

The U.S. Capitol Police released a statement Thursday backing a proposed bill to let Brian Sicknick, a Capitol Police officer who died from injuries suffered during the Jan. 6 riot, lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2021

Man Accused of Faking Medical Emergency in Times Square for YouTube Video, Police and EMS Responded

The video shows NYPD officers smashing the car windows when the door doesn’t budge, and pulling out Saroya to check his vitals.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2021

Case Against Former Atlanta Officer Over Rayshard Brooks Shooting Transferred to Attorney General by New DA

In a letter sent Wednesday to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, newly elected Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis cited the conduct of former DA Paul Howard in her request to have the case transferred.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2021

NYPD Officer Charged with Sexual Exploitation of Children

An NYPD officer has been accused of possessing sexual videos and photos of minors, whom he allegedly targeted on Twitter and other social media platforms, federal prosecutors said.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2021

Arizona FOP Asks YouTube to Remove Auditors who Harass Police Officers for Profit

"The auditors then use YouTube channels like 'Pigs Under Pressure' to post and livestream their profane rants, monetizing the videos through YouTube clicks and advertising," the union said in a statement. Auditors are also funded by donations from their viewers.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2021

Michigan Sheriff Makes the Case for Assigned Take-Home Cars

Vehicles are currently shared by two deputies, and the change would allow the department to keep vehicles for six years instead of three. This would also reduce employee contact, which is important during the pandemic. It would take a few years to build up the fleet, but wouldn’t cost the county extra.

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