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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2018

Oregon Citizens Walk to Support Wounded Police Officers

A group of military veterans, law enforcement personnel, and community members marched 12 miles on Saturday to show support for—and raise awareness of—Operation Enduring Warrior and Task Force Sentinel, which extends support to military veterans and law enforcement officers who have been wounded on duty.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2018

No 'Stand Your Ground' Immunity for Former Florida Officer

To be granted the "stand your ground" immunity, defendants must believe they are in imminent danger, be in a place they have the right to be and are not taking part in a criminal act, according to Florida law.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2018

DOJ, DEA Propose Significant Reduction in Manufacturing of Opioids in 2019

"The opioid epidemic that we are facing today is the worst drug crisis in American history," Attorney General Jeff Sessions said in an announcement.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2018

Gunman in Massachusetts Opens Fire on 2 Officers, Neither is Injured

The officers had been responding to a man-with-a-gun call and had just begun to approach a man fitting the description of the subject when the assailant opened fire.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 28, 2018

Video: Another Video of Citizen Harassing NYPD Officer Surfaces

Yet another video of citizens taunting an officer with the New York Police Department has surfaced on social media. In the nearly two-minute video, at least three young men could be heard shouting "f__k you" and flashing their middle finger at him.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 27, 2018

Survey Finds Americans Want Police to be More Proactive

The majority of respondents rejected the demand by some activists that law enforcement officers not be allowed to carry a gun with over 90% of respondents stating law enforcement should not be disarmed.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 27, 2018

California DA Says Suspected Cop Killer to Face Death Penalty

Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley is seeking the death penalty for 24-year old Mark Estrada, who is accused of killing Hayward Police Sergeant Scott Lunger during a traffic stop in 2015.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 27, 2018

California Officer Adopts Dog She Rescued From Wild Fire

Officers from the Vacaville (CA) Police Department recently helped evacuate dozens of dogs as the fast-moving Nelson Fire threatened the animal shelter they were housed in—and one of those officers has recently adopted one of those dogs.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 27, 2018

LAPD Arrest NBA Player for Alleged Obstruction During Traffic Stop

Former Laker Nick Young—who won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors last season—was reportedly arrested for alleged obstruction and delaying a police investigation Friday evening during a traffic stop in Hollywood

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 27, 2018

New Hampshire Officers Post Funny Sign at Site of Marijuana Seizure

Officers with the Marlborough (NH) Police Department left a sign with a message for the grower of 25 illegal marijuana plants. "Sorry about your luck. Plants may be claimed, in person, at the Marlborough Police Department. Please bring your photo ID."

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