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Newsby Staff WriterMay 28, 2020

New Jersey Department Changes Grooming Standards in Recruiting Effort

The Camden County (NJ) Police Department—in an effort to boost recruiting—has adopted new grooming and appearance standards for its police officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 27, 2020

4 Officers Fired Over Suspect's Death, Violent Protests Erupt in Minneapolis

At about 6 p.m., the protest turned into a march towards the 3rd Precinct, where it is believed that the as yet officially unidentified officers worked. Some protesters started vandalizing the building, shattering a window and spray painting squad cars.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 27, 2020

North Carolina Officer Shot in Gunfight, Flown to Hospital

According to the Wadesboro Town Manager, Wadesboro Police responded to an initial call of gunshots on the north side of town. While on the way, officers saw a vehicle matching the description from the initial call and followed behind.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 27, 2020

Baltimore Officer Shot and Saved by Armor, Suspect at Large

The commissioner said the officer's body armor prevented more serious injury. "I have spoken with (Shock Trauma Physician-in-Chief Dr. Thomas) Scalea, who has given a good report and said the officer is well, that the bullet likely grazed the side of his abdomen and went in and out (did) not hit any organs," Harrison said.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 27, 2020

Ford Develops Process to Heat and Decontaminate Its Patrol SUVs

Using the Police Interceptor Utility’s own powertrain and climate control systems, this software solution enables vehicles to elevate passenger compartment temperatures beyond 133 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 27, 2020

2 Charged in Shooting and Wounding of Michigan Officer

Kobe Falls, of Monroe, and Kordney McDonald, of Ypsilanti, are both facing multiple charges in the case. They were arraigned Tuesday via video conference in Michigan's 1st District Court.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 26, 2020

Armed Civilian Prevents Attack on Alaskan Village Officers

Authorities say the assailant broke into the village public safety building on May 16, staged rifles inside, and set off the fire alarm. When officers responded, he opened fire on them.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 26, 2020

Man Throws Burning American Flag Onto Boston Police Car

A man was arrested after he reportedly threw a burning American flag onto a Boston Police Department squad car on Sunday night.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 26, 2020

Indiana Officer Dies On Duty of Undisclosed Medical Condition

Sergeant Steve Kobitz of the Valparaiso (IN) Police Department died on duty of undisclosed medical conditions.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 26, 2020

LAPD to Award $41M in Bonuses to Officers with Higher Education

The Los Angeles Police Department is set to award officers who have college degrees nearly $41 million in bonuses in the coming budget year, even as thousands of other city employees face pay cuts amid a financial crisis at City Hall.

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