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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2020

Starbucks is Giving Police, Other Frontline COVID Responders Free Coffee Throughout December

“It has been an extraordinarily difficult year, especially for the front-line responders who are serving our communities,” said Virginia Tenpenny, Starbucks vice president of global social impact. “We want to show our deep gratitude for those who support and protect us every day with a small gesture of kindness and a cup of coffee.”

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2020

Murder Suspect Who Opened Fire on Detroit Station, Killed in SRT Gunfight

"As they (Special Response Team) moved in, they could see he was holding an AR-15 and officers asked to see his hands," Chief Craig said. "The man shook his head, 'negative' and there was an exchange of gunfire between this suspect and the SRT officers."

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2020

Minneapolis Mayor Calls Further Police Budget Cuts "Irresponsible"

Mayor Frey said a significant spike in crime is affecting people all over the city. And he said people want to see police reform, but they also want there to be enough police officers available to respond to emergencies.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2020

Florida Suspect Grabs Officer's Gun in Holster and Pulls Trigger

Suspect Eugene Upperman then reportedly said he was "going to pull the trigger." Which police say he did. After the gun went off, officers continued to punch Upperman to get him to let go of the gun. Other officers arrived on scene to assist them in arresting Upperman.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2020

WV Officer Shot in Face, Suspect in Custody

“This afternoon, a Charleston police officer was shot while in the line of duty,” the city’s statement said. “The officer has been transported to the hospital and is in surgery at this time."

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2020

Flying Cross and Safariland Launch Virtual Sizing Technology for Body Armor and Uniforms

XpertFit takes the guesswork out of onsite measuring by providing instant and accurate measurements from a smart device. The process takes less than two minutes to complete from initiating the technology until the time you are provided with product sizing.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 30, 2020

NYPD Officer Injured in Parked Vehicle when Drunk Driver Smashes into Landmark

A suspected intoxicated driver in New York City slammed into Washington Square Park’s landmark marble arch on Sunday, injuring a police officer who was parked there to protect it, police said.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 30, 2020

Texas Officers Find Woman's Body in Trunk After Vehicle Pursuit

The vehicle pursuit was triggered by a traffic stop for speeding at around 7:45 a.m. The trooper pulled the driver over. He then reportedly immediately sped off, and the trooper pursued.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 30, 2020

Mayor Promotes Nashville's Interim Chief to Chief

John Drake, 56, has been with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for 32 years, and has long been seen as a likely pick for the top job.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 30, 2020

Minnesota Officer Shot in Ambush, Saved by Armor

When they arrived, police say a shooter ambushed the officers by firing several rounds down from the third floor of the apartment complex to the parking lot. One of the officers was shot in the chest.

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