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News•by Staff Writer•April 25, 2011

Shot LAPD Canine Officer Leaves Hospital

Los Angeles Police Officer Steven Jenkins, the canine unit officer who was shot by an irate husband earlier this month, left the hospital Saturday, and gave a "thumbs up" to the media and well-wishers.

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Articles•by Amaury Murgado•April 25, 2011

Major Special Events Planning

Once the event starts, anything can happen. In other words, don't fight Murphy's Law but instead, embrace it as your credo; anything that can go wrong, will. The best time to handle a problem is before it ever starts, so incorporating contingency planning is critical to a successful event.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2011

Woman Guns Down Ore. Motor Officer During Pursuit

Officer Chris Kilcullen, a 12-year veteran of the force, had pulled alongside the 1998 Buick Skylark driven by Cheryl Kidd, 56, at a red light in Springfield. When Kilcullen, 43, motioned to Kidd to pull over, the woman pulled out a handgun and opened fire, fatally wounding the officer.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 21, 2011

Columbine-Type Bombs Found at Colorado Shopping Mall

Late Wednesday, authorities discovered a pipe bomb and two rigged propane canisters after a small fire broke out in a service hallway at the Southwest Plaza mall. The fire was put out at 11:58 p.m.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 21, 2011

Sword-style Umbrella Triggers SWAT Callout at Mass. Mall

Burlington (Mass.) Police officials questioned the safety of a samurai sword-style umbrella, after SWAT officers cleared the Burlington Mall when a shopper called 911 to report it as a rifle.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 21, 2011

Amtrak Asks Passengers To Police Trains and Tracks

The Partners for Amtrak Safety and Security (PASS) program, which was launched on Monday, is a neighborhood watch-style program that encourages passengers and the public to be on alert and report safety or security issues.

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Videos•by Staff Writer•April 20, 2011

Utah Mayor Participates In K-9 Demo

Provo, Utah, Mayor John Curtis donned a protective suit and volunteered to be attacked by a police dog during a demonstration at city hall.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 20, 2011

3 Injured After Kindergartner Brings Gun to School

A kindergartner who brought a loaded gun to school was injured along with two other students when the weapon fell out of his pocket and discharged as he sat down for lunch in the Ross Elementary School cafeteria.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 20, 2011

Suspect Shot at Calif. Elementary School After Fleeing from Officers

Police responded to a disturbance call at Johnson Elementary School in El Cajon, Calif., and attempted to talk to the men, reports San Diego 6 News. The men ran from police in separate directions.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 19, 2011

Tulsa Police Trace Dead Gang Member's Gun to Detroit Officer

The 9mm handgun possessed by a Crip gang member who was shot by a Tulsa (Okla.) Police officer was once the service weapon of a Detroit Police officer.

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