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Articlesby Melanie BasichApril 7, 2017

Motors on a Mission

The motor unit within the Special Events branch of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department doesn't often spend its time handing out traffic citations. The officers are too busy with other duties specific to the nation's capital.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 3, 2017

TX Man Calls 911 to Lure, Shoot at Deputies, Sheriff Says

According to the Parker County Sheriff's Office, Thomas called the communications center threatening if deputies didn't respond to his location, he would "shoot 'em [sic] all." Officials determined it was a ruse to lure deputies to the residence.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 30, 2017

Video: TX Officer in Viral Hug Video Says It 'Meant the World to Him'

A viral video of a shy 3-year-old boy hugging a Texas police officer is warming people's hearts and the law enforcement officer said the encounter meant the world to him.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 30, 2017

Tesla 'Autopilot' Car Hits Phoenix Police Motorcycle

A Phoenix police motorcycle was struck by a Tesla Model X reportedly operating on autopilot last week, police said.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 30, 2017

With Trump, Police Hope to Deploy Military Gear Banned Under Obama

Police groups helping to shape President Donald Trump's law-and-order agenda have their eyes on big prizes: military equipment banned by the previous administration and tougher laws on violence against officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 29, 2017

Video: Baltimore PD Releases Only Partial Body Cam Video

Baltimore police allowed the media to see police body camera video of the fatal shooting of a hostage suspect. Only a portion of the video is being released publicly Tuesday because police don't want to further traumatize the two children who police said were held at knifepoint by Reno Owens Jr. on Friday.

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Videosby Staff WriterMarch 29, 2017

Baltimore PD Releases Only Partial Body Cam Video of Fatal OIS

Baltimore police allowed the media to see police body camera video of the fatal shooting of a hostage suspect. Only a portion of the video is being released publicly Tuesday because police don't want to further traumatize the two children who police said were held at knifepoint by Reno Owens Jr. on Friday. More Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 29, 2017

Video: Teen Arrested in 'Ambush-Style Attack' on Miami-Dade Detectives

A 19-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after police say he opened fire in an "ambush-style attack" on two undercover Miami-Dade detectives who were investigating gang activity, police said.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 28, 2017

Video: 2 Miami-Dade Officers Recovering After Monday Night Ambush

Two undercover police officers conducting surveillance outside an apartment complex in northwest Miami-Dade were shot Monday night in an "ambush-style attack." The officers are reportedly recovering from their wounds.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 27, 2017

Alaska State Trooper's K-9 Shot, Killed After Vehicle Pursuit

A Wasilla, AK, man was shot and killed by troopers early Sunday after he led police on a high-speed chase and opened fire on a police dog, killing the animal, Alaska State Troopers said.

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