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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2011

Florida Deputy Charged with Battery of Detainee

Deputy Zachary McArthur has been charged with one count of felony battery for the Dec. 9 incident. The deputy is alleged to have battered Justin Johnson while he was being detained at the jail.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 24, 2010

N.Y. Agency Revamps Use-of-Force Policy After DOJ Probe

The reforms include the incorporation of verbal de-escalation techniques, prohibiting the use of the carotid restraint, limiting the type of ammunition allowed, and developing a formal system for handling public complaints.

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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 9, 2010

Effective Pursuit Driving

Michigan State Police Sgt. Jim Flegel of the Precision Driving Unit explains how troopers evaluate patrol vehicles and explains how to correct for skids created by oversteering or understeering.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 8, 2010

Seattle Officer Cleared In Punching of Jaywalker

The department's Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) concluded that the officer performed his duties within the scope of department policies and procedures.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoNovember 22, 2010

How to Master Report Writing

Whenever anyone talks about report writing, images of my academy class and the boring report writing segment always comes to mind. What I didn't know then, but know now, is just how important report writing really is.

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Videosby Staff WriterNovember 19, 2010

High-Speed Miami Chase Ends With Tanker Crash

Police chase a man suspected of strong-arm robbery through Miami at speeds of over 90 mph. The chase ends in a crash with a tanker truck, and the arrest of the suspect. Source: Fox News.

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Articlesby Dean ScovilleNovember 18, 2010

Concealed Suspects: Into the Hearts of Darkness

Attics, basements, closets, and crawlspaces all present great hazards to officers searching for concealed suspects.

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Videosby Staff WriterNovember 4, 2010

Illinois Officer Cleared of Charges In Pursuit Arrest

Peoria (Ill.) Police officer Andrew Smith was acquitted of misconduct charges stemming from this arrest of convicted drug dealer Bryce Scott, who had fled from the officer. Two other officers face charges stemming from the March 3, 2008 traffic stop.

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Articlesby Brian HavicanOctober 21, 2010

An Effective Weapon Maintenance Plan In 5 Steps

What I've learned over the years is that many officers will typically use way too much oil and solvent when cleaning their duty weapons. I've seen officers use lithium grease, brake cleaner and PB Blaster in their Glocks, but the main issues causing problems were from too much oil, or failure to remove all of the solvents.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 15, 2010

Driver In Arizona Officer's Shooting Gets Life

Daimen Irizarry, 31, claimed he acted in fear for his life when he peeled out in a supermarket parking lot after Gilbert PD's Lt. Eric Shuhandler was shot in the face and left for dead.

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