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News•by Staff Writer•March 12, 2021

Fallen Tampa Officer Saved Temporarily Paralyzed Deputy During Summer Riot

During the riot at the University Mall in May of 2020, Hillsborough County Master Deputy William Scobie was hit in the head with a piece of concrete, which left him temporarily paralyzed. Madsen and another officer with TPD rushed to Scobie’s aid, carried him to the car and took him to the hospital.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 12, 2021

Nashville Officer Critically Wounded, Suspect Killed in Traffic Stop Shooting

Officer Josh Baker approached the Camaro and learned the owner of the car was not the person driving, police said. The driver fired at Officer Baker, striking him, and he fired back, striking the suspect, who drove off and crashed.

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Articles•by David Griffith•March 12, 2021

Editorial: The Illinois Anti-Police Law

The state’s new massive criminal justice reform law coddles criminals and hammers cops.

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Articles•by Dave Smith•March 12, 2021

Thinking About Evil

Contemplating the bad things that can happen and visualizing how to overcome them can prepare you to fight and win.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 11, 2021

5 Oklahoma Officers Charged with Manslaughter in Shooting of Teen Robbery Suspect

Police in November said Rodriguez was shot when he did not follow officers' commands after climbing out of the drive-through window of a gas station, holding a pistol.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 10, 2021

National Police Week Events Moved to October

A joint statement issued Wednesday by the National Fraternal Order of Police, the National FOP Auxiliary, Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), and NLEOMF said the postponement was due to "the inability to secure necessary permits in time for in-person gatherings due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions."

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News•by Staff Writer•March 10, 2021

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Years Over 2019 Killing of Off-Duty Chicago Officer

Jovan Battle helped the alleged shooter, Menelik Jackson, because, as Battle told investigators, they were both members of the Gangster Disciples street gang, the judge said.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 9, 2021

Georgia Officer Rescues Teen from Burning Truck

Officer Blake Puckett realized 18-year-old Laurel Putnam strapped in her seatbelt and unconscious.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 9, 2021

Memphis Officer Killed in Off-Duty Crash as He Left Station

Investigators say the officer, now identified as 31-year-old Nicholas Blow, was driving out of the Raines Station parking lot at 10:15 p.m. when he was hit by another vehicle.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 9, 2021

FL Officer Killed Saving Others from Wrong-way Driver

Chief Brian Dugan said Officer Jesse Madsen, 45, served 16 years with the Tampa PD and received seven life-saving awards during his time with the department.

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