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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2020

Interim Chicago Police Superintendent Furious Over Bail for Man Accused of Shooting Officer

"To release somebody that is suspected and charged with attempted murder on a police officer for a low amount of bail is outrageous," Beck said.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2020

Man Accused of Dragging Virginia Rookie to Death Expresses Regret

“I would like to first send my condolences out to the family, friends and loved ones of the fallen officer,” he began the statement. “My heart goes out to each and every one of them. I can only pray that the joy and loving memories comfort their hearts in their time of need."

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2020

New Kentucky Law Requires SROs to Carry Guns

"I simply cannot ask a school resource officer to stop an armed gunman entering a school without them having the ability to not only achieve this mission, but also to protect themselves," Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, said during a press conference.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2020

South Carolina May Prohibit Untrained Police Recruits from Patrolling Alone

Currently, officers with no prior training can patrol by themselves in their first year on the job. This policy has been around for decades because of the long wait times for academy training and the need for officers in some small towns.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2020

Civilian Police Commission Fires California Police Chief

The civilians that make up the Oakland Police Commission voted unanimously Thursday night to fire Oakland (CA) Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick without cause. Commission Chair Regina Jackson said that a loss of confidence in Kirkpatrick contributed to the decision to fire her.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2020

Utah Man Allegedly Murders Woman, Opens Fire On Officers

A man is now facing multiple charges after allegedly murdering a woman and then opening fire on responding police officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2020

Maryland Teen Charged in Shooting Death of Police Officer's Son

A 17-year-old suspect has been charged with murder in the shooting death of the teenage son of an officer with the Prince George's County (MD) Police Department.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2020

Police Impostor Accused of Sexual Assault on Teen at "Traffic Stop"

Alabama police are searching for a man who reportedly was impersonating an officer when he stopped a female teenage motorist and allegedly groped her.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2020

Chicago Officer Struck and Dragged by Vehicle at Traffic Stop

An officer with the Chicago Police Department was struck and dragged by a vehicle at a traffic stop on Wednesday night.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2020

Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Murdering Massachusetts Officer

A man accused of murdering an officer with the Weymouth (MA) Police Department in July 2018 will begin trial at the end of February.

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