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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 20, 2019

Florida Department Mourns Loss of K-9

Officers with the St. Petersburg Police Department are mourning the loss of K-9 Ares, who was put down by a veterinarian on Saturday night.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 19, 2019

North Carolina K-9 Struck, Killed by Car While Chasing Suspect

A K-9 with the Greensboro (NC) Police Department was struck and killed by a car while chasing a suspect on Friday night.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 19, 2019

Nebraska Police Helicopter Crashes, Crewmembers Suffer Minor Injuries

Two pilots with the Omaha (NE) Police Department suffered minor injuries when the helicopter they were flying had a power loss as it was about to land.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 19, 2019

Houston Motor Officer Struck, Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

A motor officer with the Houston Police Department was struck and injured by a pickup truck on Saturday night, leaving the officer with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichAugust 16, 2019

Looking Back: Child Burn Victims, Recruiting Women, and a Female Motor Officer

In past August issues, POLICE has covered how to investigate children’s burn injuries, efforts to hire female officers, and one woman’s experience as a motor officer.

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Articlesby David GriffithAugust 16, 2019

Answering SWAT Critics

Is SWAT overused? What missions should it be assigned? Is it too costly? And now that patrol officers have rifles and other special gear, is it still needed?

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 15, 2019

Video: Commissioner Talked to Suspect to End Philadelphia Standoff

To end a lengthy Philadelphia standoff that left six officers shot and wounded, Police Commissioner Richard Ross used some "unorthodox" tactics, including speaking directly with the suspect.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 15, 2019

Illinois Department Welcomes New K-9, Asks Public for Name Suggestions

The Galesburg (IL) Police Department announced on social media that it has recently welcomed a new K-9 to its ranks and would like help coming up with a name.

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ProductsAugust 15, 2019

Tactical Helmets

The Propper line of tactical helmets is designed to maximize both protection and comfort for the toughest situations. Officers can choose from a variety of styles to fit their mission.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 14, 2019

Philadelphia Suspect in Custody After Hours-Long Standoff, 6 Wounded Officers OK

The suspect in Wednesday's hours-long standoff in Philadelphia in which six officers were shot surrendered to authorities just after midnight Thursday, exiting the residence with his hands in the air.

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