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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 4, 2019

North Carolina Officer Shot During Warrant Service Expected to Be OK

An officer with the Gastonia (NC) Police Department who was shot during a joint operation with the FBI early Friday morning reportedly suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to be OK.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 4, 2019

Man Convicted of Murder of Michigan Deputy

A man was found of first-degree murder, premeditated murder, and homicide of a peace officer by a jury in the Oakland County (MI) Circuit Court on Friday in the death of Oakland County Deputy Eric Overall.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 4, 2019

Tennessee Officer Struck by Vehicle at Traffic Stop

An officer with the Gallatin (TN) Police Department who was struck by a passing vehicle during a traffic stop on Friday is "awake and alert," the agency said on Facebook.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 4, 2019

Police Leaders Vow to Address Officer Suicide During IACP Session

During the annual gathering of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Chicago last week, attending law enforcement leaders met to address the apparent rise in police officer suicide, vowing to address the problem with increased mental health support for officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 4, 2019

Police Impostor Attempts to Arrest Accused Murder Suspect

A man posing as a police officer in North Carolina joined actual police officers in a vehicle pursuit of a car suspected to be inhabited by a possible murder suspect in early October.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 2, 2019

Point Blank Vest Saves New York City Police Officer

Officer Wintermute was shot in the chest, but was saved by his body armor produced by Point Blank Enterprises.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 1, 2019

First Tactical Chosen for the UK Police National Tactical Uniform Tender

First Tactical has been chosen for the UK Police National Tactical Uniform Tender. They will be supplying tactical shirts and trousers predominantly procured for armed police officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 1, 2019

North Carolina Officer Working with FBI Task Force Shot in Charlotte

According to the FBI, members of their Safe Streets Task Force were executing a warrant to an ongoing criminal investigation and as they approached the home, they were fired upon. An officer with the Gastonia Police Department was hit.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 1, 2019

North Carolina Agency Implements "Written Consent" Policy, Limiting Search Powers

A police advocacy group, the N.C. Police Benevolent Association, opposes the proposed policy, saying it should include a way for officers to bypass the written requirement if it is not safe or practical. The group would continue to oppose the practice, which isn't backed by law, said PBA President John Midgette.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 1, 2019

Federal Bill Requires Police Fleets to Install Safety Tech to Protect Officers from Being Struck by Other Drivers

Two senators and a state representative from Illinois have introduced a bill that aims to increase awareness of Move Over laws and encourage police fleets to install safety technology to further promote officer safety along the side of the road.

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