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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 27, 2018

DUI Driver who Injured CHP Motor Officer Sentenced to Probation

The driver who struck and badly injured a California Highway Patrol Officer has been found guilty of felony DUI and sentenced to probation.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 27, 2018

Shooting at Florida Video Game Contest Leaves 3 Dead

A gunman opened fire on the Madden NFL Championship Series contest in Jacksonville on Saturday, leaving two victims as well as the assailant dead. According to reports, three other people were wounded and are being treated at a nearby hospital.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 24, 2018

South Carolina K-9 Handler Suspended for Dog's "Hot Car" Death

Officer David Hurt of the Columbia (SC) Police Department has been suspended without pay for five days for leaving his partner—a Labrador retriever mix named "Turbo"—in a patrol vehicle where the dog was exposed to extreme heat and later died.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 24, 2018

Video: Police Arrest 156 Suspected Gang Members in "Operation Triple Beam Colorado"

The Denver Post reported that among those arrested in "Operation Triple Beam Colorado" was Lester Bell. Reportedly a member of the Gangster Disciples, Bell has been charged in a 2000 homicide in the San Diego area—he allegedly beat his victim to death with a baseball bat.

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Videosby Staff WriterAugust 24, 2018

Police Arrest 156 Suspected Gang Members in "Operation Triple Beam Colorado"

Between mid-May and late-August, the U.S. Marshals Service, FBI, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, Colorado Springs police, Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents combined forces to arrest the 156 fugitives suspected of gang activity, according to a news release by Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Mike Bunk. More Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 23, 2018

3 Texas Students Arrested for Allegedly Threatening School Shooting

Police arrested three boys—each one 17 years of age—after a student overheard them discussing detailed plans to coordinate an active shooting at the school involving explosives and firearms.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 23, 2018

Florida Police Train to Patrol Beaches on ATVs to Reduce Crime

Officers with the Miami-Dade (FL) Police Department recently took part in a training event in Key Biscayne during which they became certified to drive ATVs on beaches and other outlying areas in order to respond to calls for service.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 22, 2018

Texas Officer Died of Heart Attack After Training

He had spent approximately one hour in a bite suit during the training. Afterwards, he returned home where he collapsed.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 22, 2018

NTOA to Hold Annual Conference in Milwaukee Next Month

More than 70 courses will be offered, including seminars, practical tracks and several contemporary incident debriefs. Topics include team management, risk mitigation, current case law and emerging trends in tactical operations. Attendees can choose from an outstanding selection of incident debriefs and seminars on patrol, leadership, current legal issues and many other topics.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 21, 2018

Video: Florida Motor Deputy Critically Injured in Wreck

FHP Sgt. Dylan Bryan said the driver of the Dodge Dakota pickup, which was towing a lawn trailer, failed to yield the right of way to the deputy, causing the motorcycle to collide with the trailer.

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