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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 14, 2023

Proposed CA Bill Would End Use of K-9s During Arrests

Assembly Bill 742’s supporters, which include the NAACP and ACLU, say the use of police K-9s has been a mainstay in America’s history of racial bias and violence against Black Americans and people of color.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2023

New San Francisco DA Plans to Drop Charges Against Former Officer Over Deadly Shooting

Jenkins said in a letter sent Wednesday to Attorney General Rob Bonta that she intends to drop the charges against San Francisco police officer Christopher Samayoa at a March 1 hearing.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2023

CA Sheriff’s Office Creates Humorous Ex-Valentine’s Video

The Stanislaus (CA) Sheriff’s Office has released a humorous offering a people a chance to give their criminal exes a special valentine gift by turning them in.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2023

CO Officer Dies from Injuries Suffered Falling from Bridge

"It is with extreme sadness that we at the Fountain Police Department notify the public that K-9 Officer Julian Becerra has succumbed to the injuries he suffered during an on-duty incident that occurred on February 2, 2023,” Fountain PD said in a statement.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 10, 2023

CO Officer Injured in Fall from Bridge on Life Support

“Officer Becerra is currently on life support and surrounded by his family and friends,” Fountain police spokesperson Lisa Schneider said in the news release.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 10, 2023

Atlanta-Area Agency Facing Critical Officer Shortage

As of last month, it employed 690 officers out of an authorized strength of 939, leaving more than a quarter of sworn officer positions vacant. Additionally, about 120 of the filled positions are recruits that have not completed training, according to the police department.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 9, 2023

FL Motorcycle Officer Killed in Single Vehicle Crash

Pembroke Pines officer Charles Herring reportedly encountered a fallen palm frond. When he swerved to avoid it, he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a tree.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 8, 2023

Biden Calls for Police Reform and "Assault Weapon" Ban in State of the Union Address

Just as every cop, when they pin on that badge in the morning, has a right to be able to go home at night, so does everybody else out there. Our children have a right to come home safely,” Biden said.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 8, 2023

CT Officer Honored by NLEOMF for Fatally Shooting Cop Killer During Ambush

Despite being wounded himself, Iurato maintained his composure and moved to a position of cover. He was then able to determine the suspect’s position and returned fire, striking and killing the armed suspect.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 8, 2023

5.11 Tactical Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Founded in California 20 years ago, 5.11 Tactical got its start from a pair of rock-climbing pants that were named after the 5.11 difficulty rating for rock climbing. Eventually, consumers sought to utilize the durability and technical features of those pants for other aspects of life.

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