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Articles•June 29, 2023

Dave Smith: Trust Me, Waiting For Godot Sucks

After reading the absurdist play “Waiting For Godot” in college, I was left with a desire to quickly read a Louis L’Amour Western to cleanse my mental palate with a good old “violence in the name of justice” novel.

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News•June 29, 2023

TN 911 Center Flooded by Pocket Dials from Music Festival Attendees

Director of Coffee County 911 Communication Center Scott LeDuc had alerts sent to those in the area encouraging people to deactivate the “Crash Detection Mode” feature on their iPhones.

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News•June 28, 2023

NC Officer Injured when 18-Wheeler Slams Through Barricade, Pushes Him into Sink Hole

"When officers were attempting to close off the road ... there was a vehicle that was driving too fast for conditions and actually struck the officers' cars as they were out there and pushed the officer into the hole," Chief Kem Braden said.

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News•June 28, 2023

AZ Troopers Use Grappler to Stop Street Racing Suspect’s Car

AZDPS said on Facebook “The suspect vehicle was located and an AZDPS sergeant successfully deployed the Grappler Police Bumper, netting one of the vehicle’s rear tires and bringing it to a safe stop.”

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News•June 28, 2023

TX Grand Jury Clears Officer who Killed Mall Shooter

A Collin County grand jury declined to indict the Allen police officer. Allen police said in a news release Wednesday the decision “indicates that the use of force was justified under Texas law.”

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News•June 28, 2023

Arizona Officers Rescue Dog from Canal

“Officer Sorenson took immediate action by removing his ballistic vest and gun belt and entering the canal to try and rescue the dog. The dog was skittish and did not immediately come to Officer Sorensen,” police said.

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News•June 28, 2023

Shots Fired at NC Deputy’s Home, Sheriff Offers Reward

No one was injured, but someone was home at the time of the shooting, police said. Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

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News•June 26, 2023

MI Town Council Votes on Law to Restrict Traffic Stops

If the law is approved, officers would be prohibited from stopping or detaining anyone for offenses such as a cracked windshield, loud exhaust, tinted windows, an object hanging from a rearview mirror, a broken tail light or issues with registration.

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News•June 26, 2023

Michigan Officers Kick Down Door Save Toddlers from Mother

An Albion officer kicked down the door to find a 35-year-old woman holding a two-year-old girl under the water in the bathtub.

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News•June 23, 2023

IL Deputies, Citizens Use Blanket to Catch Child Dropped from Burning Building

A family of four was trapped on the third floor and deputies tried to make entry but the hallway was ablaze.

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