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News•by Staff Writer•May 29, 2018

Officer Critically Wounded in Texas School Shooting Improving

According to officials at the hospital, Barnes' condition was upgraded to "serious" Monday, and he remains in the hospital's intensive care unit.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 29, 2018

Idaho Officer Shot 3 Months Ago Returns to Duty

Hatley avoided a more severe injury because the bullet struck his service belt. In fact, he said he has no lingering pain and did not have to undergo any rehabilitation or physical therapy.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 29, 2018

Asheville, NC, Police Must Obtain Written Permission to Conduct Vehicle Searches

Chief Hooper and law enforcement advocates said the changes would make it harder for officers to protect the public and would hamper them in combating a historic drug epidemic and the crimes that come with it.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 29, 2018

Florida Officers Attacked by Knife-Wielding Man in Wheelchair, Police Say

Officer Edgardo Cruz deployed his taser and at the end of the cycle, Mejia reportedly picked the knife back up and threw it directly at Officer Cruz causing a laceration on his hand as he deflected the weapon.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 29, 2018

Nebraska Troopers Seize 44 Pounds of Suspected Fentanyl at Traffic Stop

Troopers searched the vehicle and discovered a false compartment located in the empty trailer. The compartment contained 42 foil-wrapped packages containing 73 pounds of cocaine and 44 pounds of an unknown powder suspected to be fentanyl.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 29, 2018

Homeless Florida Man Steals Unmarked Police Car and Wrecks It, Officials Say

He sped south on Meridian Avenue, striking cars parked on the east and west sides of the street, before losing control of the vehicle at 13th Street and Meridian Avenue, according to an arrest report released Monday.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 29, 2018

2 Belgian Officers Killed in Terror Attack

Reports say the man attacked the officers from behind with a knife, then took a service weapon from them and shot them both. He also killed a man sitting in a parked car.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 28, 2018

How to Respond to an Emotionally Disturbed Person

In dealing with EDPs, one must use a variety of skillsets to de-escalate or defuse situations, requiring officers to communicate respectfully, practice active listening, and avoid stereotyping.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 28, 2018

Video: North Carolina Detective Dragged at 80 mph During Traffic Stop

Hodgson held on with his legs dangling outside of the moving vehicle at speeds estimated above 80 mph, while Robinson continued to kick, punch and fight him, officials said.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 28, 2018

Attorneys for Accused Maryland Cop Killer Blame Officer’s “Aggression” for “Accident”

Gordon said he wants to know why Caprio demonstrated “aggression” toward Harris and why she drew her weapon during what “amounted to a traffic stop.” Gordon said his client couldn’t see where he was going when he ducked as Caprio fired her gun, and he hit the gas.

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