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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2018

Video: California Officers Race to Save Shelter Dogs, Cats from Wildfire

In the chaotic moments on Friday when the Nelson Fire first started bearing down in Solano County, officers from the Vacaville Police Department jumped into action.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2018

Activists Want Chicago Officers to Call Supervisors Before Arresting Resisting Suspects

For a number of offenses, a supervisor would need to approve the arrest “unless not practicable under the circumstances.” Those crimes range from gambling and prostitution offenses to obstructing, resisting or assaulting a police officer.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2018

Video: 4 New Mexico Compound Suspects Granted Bail, Prosecutors Allege Terror Plot

Siraj Wahhaj is wanted in Georgia and being held for possible extradition. The other four suspects will have a $20,000 signature bond – meaning they'll have to pay that amount if they don't show for their trial – and will have to wear ankle monitors. In addition, they will not be allowed to leave the country, and any visits with children will be supervised.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2018

Detroit Officer Dies 10 Days After On-Duty Hit-and-Run

Shukur was struck by a car while walking to his patrol vehicle after responding to a crowd control call. The driver of the SUV that hit him, which was estimated to be traveling at 60 or 70 miles an hour, was 19-year-old Jonathan David Cole of Belleville.

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Videos•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2018

North Carolina Deputy Shot in Face, Suspect in Custody

Authorities say Sims was shot when he responded to a call about Dakota Gage Greene. Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman said during a confrontation, Greene pulled a handgun from his waistband and shot Sims in the face and thigh. More Here.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2018

Video: North Carolina Deputy Shot in Face, Suspect in Custody

Authorities say Sims was shot when he responded to a call about Dakota Gage Greene. Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman said during a confrontation, Greene pulled a handgun from his waistband and shot Sims in the face and thigh.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 14, 2018

Casio G-Shock Unveils Latest Colorway for Men's Mudmaster

Casio G-Shock has unveiled the latest color addition to the rugged men's Mudmaster line (GG1000-1A8) in dark shades of blue and black. Part of the Master of G series, the timepiece is geared toward those who work in the toughest of conditions

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News•by Staff Writer•August 14, 2018

Assault Charges Filed Against Baltimore Officer Over Punching Incident

Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby announced Tuesday that a grand jury has returned an indictment against former officer Arthur Williams, charging him with first- and second-degree assault and misconduct in office. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, Mosby said.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 14, 2018

Video: Illinois Police Test New Device that Ensnares Resistive Subject

Police officers in Illinois are testing a new restraint weapon designed to fire an 8-foot Kevlar tether — at a range of up to 25 feet — that then ensnares resistive subjects in a high-tech lasso. When the device is activated, a 9mm blank propels the rope from the cartridge. The new handheld device — known as the BolaWrap — costs $800 and each tether cartridge costs $30.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 14, 2018

Georgia Chief Defends TASER Use on 87-Year-Old Knife-Wielding Woman

Chatsworth Police Chief Josh Etheridge defends his officer's deployment of a TASER on an 87-year-old woman because she refused to comply with commands to put down a knife she was holding near the property of the local Boys and Girls Club.

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