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News•by Staff Writer•March 11, 2020

Washington Department Closes 2 Substations Amid Virus Scare

The Bellevue (WA) Police Department has closed two substations to limit contact with the public amid the outbreak of COVID-19—also known as the coronavirus—in the Seattle area.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 11, 2020

Indiana Officer Credited with Act of Kindness Toward Man "Down on His Luck"

An officer with the Mooresville (IN) Police Department is being credited with going beyond the call to do a good deed for a man who was "down on his luck" earlier this week.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 11, 2020

DA: Police Justified in Ending California Active-Shooter Attack with Deadly Force

A California District Attorney has ruled that police acted justly and bravely in response to a mass shooting that occurred at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in July 2019.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 10, 2020

Attorneys for Accused Florida Cop Killer Allege Misconduct by Arresting Officers

In the motion, the defense team wants to depose Orlando Police Deputy Chief Doug Goerke (then lieutenant), who they say devised the plan to use Clayton’s handcuffs to take Loyd into custody. The motion claims Goerke made the decision for the police department to take over the arrest and give them the opportunity to use deadly force.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 10, 2020

San Francisco Supervisors Want More Police Foot Patrols

Two San Francisco supervisors plan to introduce legislation Tuesday that would force the city’s Police Department to rework its approach to deploying foot patrols to prevent crime and foster better relationships with communities.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 10, 2020

Louisiana Officer Pulls Over Car with 1997 License Plate

The motorist tooling around in the car with the 1997 plate told the officer, "Sorry, officer. I’ve been busy lately and totally forgot to renew my vehicle registration."

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News•by Staff Writer•March 9, 2020

Virginia Police Shoot, Wound Gunman at Domestic Call

An officer with the Chesterfield County (VA) Police Department reportedly fired a single round at an armed man who refused to comply with commands to drop his weapon on Sunday evening.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 9, 2020

Michigan Officer Suffers Accidental Gunshot Wound

An officer with the Detroit Police Department was hospitalized following an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 9, 2020

Ohio Officer Accused of "Outing" Undercover Officer Pleads Not Guilty

An officer with the Cincinnati Police Department who is accused of exposing an undercover colleague to the subject of an ongoing investigation pleaded not guilty on Friday.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 9, 2020

Wisconsin Department "Cancels Crime" Due to Coronavirus Concerns

The Kenosha (WI) Police Department has declared a moratorium on criminal activity amid concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus.

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