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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2019

Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes into Texas Patrol Vehicle

An officer with the Irving (TX) Police Department was injured when a suspected drunk driver struck her patrol vehicle as she was attending to a hit-and-run collision in the very early hours on Sunday.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2019

VirTra Acquires Simulated Firearm Technology Patent Portfolio from Tiberius Technology

VirTra says it intends to use these newly acquired patents to enhance its current product lineup of recoil kits as well as create new, state-of-the-art, training equipment for both military and law enforcement simulation training. Additionally, Innotech will provide ongoing consulting support to VirTra as the company integrates the technology into its existing product portfolio.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2019

Puerto Rico Undercover Agent Shot, Killed in Drive-by

Agent Alfred Zanyet-Pérez was shot and killed Friday while conducting an undercover operation for the Drugs and Narcotics Division of the Puerto Rico Police Department.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2019

Off-Duty California Sheriff's Deputy Killed in Traffic Collision

An off-duty deputy with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department was killed in a traffic collision in the early morning hours on Sunday.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2019

Alabama Officer Wounded in Shooting Recovering from Injuries

The Auburn (AL) Police Department identified the officer—wounded in a gunfight that left two suspects dead on Friday—as 30-year-old Justin Sanders.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2019

NYPD Wants Authority to Disable Drones Deemed a Threat

In 2018, Congress passed a law allowing federal law enforcement agencies to disable a drone—including shooting it down—but it would take additional federal legislation to give local law-enforcement agencies like the NYPD the same right.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2019

New Jersey Officer Leaves $100 Tip for Pregnant Restaurant Server

An officer who stopped for lunch at the Lamp Post Diner in Gloucester Township on Friday left the pregnant server who tended to his table a $100 gratuity and the gift of a touching note.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2019

Nebraska Lawmaker Proposes Law to Ban School Resource Officers

Nebraska State Senator Ernie Chambers—the longest-serving state senator in the history of the Cornhusker State—has introduced legislation that would ban law enforcement officers from patrolling school halls.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2019

Stabbed CHP Officer Treated for Serious but Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

The officer was transported to a hospital nearly 45 miles from where the attack took place. There, he was treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2019

Retired NBA Star Shaquille O'Neal to Help Honor Fallen Georgia Officer

When officers from throughout the southeast gather in March for a memorial ride to honor Officer Michael Smith of the Henry County (GA) Police Department—who was killed in the line of duty in December 2018—they will be joined by one of the biggest names in sports.

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