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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2019

SCOTUS Affirms Police Can Draw Blood From Unconscious Drivers

In a 5-4 vote on Thursday, the Supreme Court upheld a Wisconsin law that says people driving on a public road have impliedly consented to having their blood drawn if police suspect them of driving under the influence. It also said that "exigent circumstances" permit police to obtain a blood sample without a warrant.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2019

Chicago Police Offering $10,000 Reward for Information on Man Who Shot Officer

The Chicago Police Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man who reportedly shot and critically wounded an off-duty officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2019

Video: Michigan Teen Invites Police Department to Graduation Party

As 18-year-old Micah Schieber began planning his party to celebrate his graduation from Midland High School in Michigan he asked his mother if he could invite officers from his local police department to attend. On the day of the party, 18 officers arrived in cars running the lights atop their patrol vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2019

Union Representative Says Georgia Officer Was Victim of Arson Attack

An officer with the Atlanta Police Department was the victim of an arson attack, according to Ken Allen, a retired detective and representative for the Atlanta Police Union.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2019

Exit Interviews Reveal Significant Discontent at Seattle Police Department

Officers departing the Seattle Police Department left scathing comments in exit interviews, telling a story of widespread discontent in the ranks over perceived micromanagement and a lack of support from city leaders.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2019

University of Kentucky Police Welcome New Therapy K-9

The University of Kentucky Police Department recently welcomed into its ranks a new K-9 trained to help victims, witnesses, and responding officers deal with trauma.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2019

First Pitch Thrown at Kerrie Orozco Memorial Ballfield, Named for Slain Nebraska Officer

Kerrie Orozco spent a great deal of her off hours helping keep kids away from gang activity by coaching youth sports, with a special affinity for coaching baseball on the very field that now bears her name.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2019

NYPD Officer Dies By Suicide—the Fourth in a Month

The 53-year-old officer was a 24-year NYPD veteran who was on vacation at the time of his death.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2019

Virginia Police Fatally Shoot Sword-Wielding Man

An officer with the Timberville (VA) Police Department came under attack of a man wielding a sword at a domestic call on Wednesday, forcing him to discharge his service weapon in his defense.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 26, 2019

Chicago Mayor Says Planned $95M Police Academy Should Be Bigger, Better

After touring Chicago's current police academy and seeing recruits apprehending mock suspects in a dark hallway, Mayor Lori Lightfoot came away more convinced than ever that replacing the academy is essential to improve police training.

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