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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2020

4 Minnesota Officers Charged in George Floyd Death Appear in Court

All four former Minneapolis officers charged in connection with the death of George Floyd in May appeared in the Hennepin County Courthouse as a judge ruled on whether or not the men would be tried as a group or have separate proceedings.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2020

Canadian Officer Ordered to Remove "Punisher" Patch from Uniform

The patch—which had the image of the comic book character as well as the phrase, "Make no mistake, I am the sheepdog"—reportedly raised the ire of some citizens, who notified command staff of the officer's addition to his uniform.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2020

Georgia Judge: Voters Cannot Abolish Police Department in Referendum

A Georgia Superior Court judge has ruled that voters cannot decide whether or not to abolish the Glynn County Police Department in a referendum vote on Election Day in November.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2020

Helmet Maker Team Wendy Acquired by Avon Rubber

The company says that the combination of Avon Protection and Team Wendy will create a global leader in head protection systems for the military and first responder markets, following Avon’s acquisition of Ceradyne from 3M earlier this year.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2020

New Hampshire Agency Refuses to Reinstate Officer Despite Arbitrator's Ruling

An officer who was fired by the Manchester (NH) Police Department in 2018 after it was discovered that he had sent text messages that were later deemed by investigators to be offensive and racist will not be reinstated to his agency, despite an arbitrator's ruling that he should return to the force.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2020

DOJ Announces Grants for the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program

The Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) has announced the award of $4.5 million in grants for the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2020

North Carolina Deputy Critically Wounded in Gunfight

A deputy with the Henderson County (NC) Sheriff's Office is listed in critical condition in a local hospital following a gunfight in which the assailant was fatally shot on Wednesday night.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2020

Man Sentenced to 2 Life Terms Plus 835 Years in Murder of Arkansas Officer

A man convicted of murdering an off-duty Arkansas officer has been sentenced to two life terms plus 835 years in prison.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2020

Texas Officers Apprehend Assailant Who Struck an Officer with Vehicle

An officer with the McAllen (TX) Police Department was struck, pinned, and then dragged by a suspect in a vehicle as another officer opened fire on the assailant.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2020

Pennsylvania Agency Mourns Loss of Beloved K-9

Officers with the Ross (PA) Township Police Department are mourning the loss of a beloved K-9 after the dog passed away suddenly during an emergency surgery.

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