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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 18, 2017

Video: KS Captain Talks About Stopping Gunman in Costco Store

When the gunman, later identified as Ronald O. Hunt, announced, “I’m an off-duty U.S. Marshal, I’m here to kill people,” Howell realized that he had only one option.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 18, 2017

Safariland Announces 2,000th Body Armor Save

On the night of the incident, Officer Pierce and her K-9 Lex were responding to a call regarding a suspect breaking into vehicles. As she arrived on scene, the suspect fled on a bicycle; Officer Pierce released her K-9, who immediately pursued and detained the suspect. As Officer Pierce closed in to take the suspect into custody, he produced a .45 caliber handgun and shot Pierce at close range directly in the chest, police report.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 15, 2017

Video: Kansas Chief Credits Off-Duty Officer with Saving Lives By Shooting Gunman Inside Costco

Howell identified himself to Costco employees, ran into the store as everyone was running out. He used “his tactical advantage,” Hongslo said, as he slipped in behind Hunt as he made his way to the back of the store.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 15, 2017

Trump Praises Law Enforcement Officers and Their Families for Sacrifice and Dedication

"Every drop of blood spilled by the men and women in blue is a wound on our nation," Trump said and he drew cheers from the audience when he said anyone killing a law enforcement officer should get the death penalty.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2017

Suspect in Shooting of 2 MO Officers in Custody After Standoff

Two St. Louis-area police officers were saved by their body armor Thursday morning when they were both shot in the chest by a gunman who then barricaded himself in a home, police say.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2017

Video: MO Teen Charged with Stabbing K-9 Faces Maximum Penalty of 15 Days in Jail

The deputy handling Champ heard a bark and a yelp. Wilbanks was tracked down a short time later. But as the deputy took a closer look at Champ, he realized he was bleeding heavily, and Champ had a 1.5-inch stab wound to the side of his neck.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 13, 2017

Video: Chinese Police Dog Performs Difficult Stunt on TV Show

Princess passed a bridge of swings 8 meters (26 feet) above the floor. Experts say this is very difficult and dangerous for dogs.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 13, 2017

Kaepernick's Visit to Rikers Island Angers Corrections Officers

"This will only encourage inmates to continue to attack Correction Officers at a time when we need more protection," said Elias Husamudeen, president of the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 12, 2017

FL K-9 Found Dead After Escaping Handler's Home Kennel

K-9 Edo, was found dead Monday morning about a half-mile away from the Charlotte County deputy’s North Port home. Fox 13 reports that a necropsy conducted by Sarasota County Animal Services showed Edo likely was hit by a car.

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Articlesby Derrick BartlettDecember 8, 2017

What Law Enforcement Needs to Know About Criminal Snipers

The American Sniper Association has been providing information and training on criminal snipers in classes for nearly 20 years. This article includes some updates reflecting the lessons re-learned in Las Vegas.

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