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Point of Law•by Staff Writer•August 2, 2018

Victims, Families of Pulse Shooting Must Re-File Lawsuit Against Police

U.S. District Judge Paul Byron said the suit was not specific enough "to allow the city of Orlando and the police officers to make an adequate defense" and gave the group two weeks to file another complaint.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 2, 2018

Detroit Officer Suspended for Allegedly Striking Combative Woman

According to Detroit Police Chief James Craig, officers had transported the woman — who was reportedly naked — to an area hospital, where she suddenly became very agitated, reportedly threatening hospital staff, spitting on various people, biting a security officer, and trying to bite a police officer.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 1, 2018

West Virginia Deputy's Facebook Post About Fight with Subject Goes Viral

Deputy Kristen Richmond of the Brooke County Sheriff’s Office posted on her Facebook page a lengthy description of a five-minute fight with "a 5’11, 195lb collegiate male athlete who was gooned up on an unknown drug" in the hope that it "serves as a swift kick in the [hindquarters] to a lot of cops." The post quickly went viral.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 1, 2018

Arkansas K-9 Killed in Gunfight That Left Suspect Dead

An Arkansas State Police K-9 and the suspect he was chasing were both killed in a gunfight on Monday night. Arkansas State Police say that a trooper performed a traffic stop on a vehicle that had reportedly been involved in a chase with law enforcement officers in Missouri.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 1, 2018

Colorado Police Mistake Man for Burglar, Fatally Shoot Him

Aurora police had responded to a call from a woman who said a man was breaking into her house. Upon arrival at the scene, officers heard gunshots. Unbeknownst to them, a male resident of the home had just fatally shot an intruder. Officers entered the building, encountered an armed man, and shot him.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 1, 2018

Washington Police Arrest Felon Who Rammed Deputy's Patrol Vehicle

When police arrested 38-year-old Shane Pariseau in his hotel room in downtown Spokane, they also reportedly discovered a pound of heroin, half a pound of methamphetamine, several suboxone strips, and about $13,000 in cash.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 1, 2018

Indiana Police Arrest 45 Suspects in Meth Roundup Operation

Police in Kokomo, IN, announced the arrest of 45 suspects in a massive drug roundup aimed at curbing the spread of methamphetamine in the area.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 1, 2018

Video: Bizarre Road Rage Incident Between Police Cruiser and Car

A video has surfaced of a bizarre road range incident between a Nissan sedan and a Miramar (FL) Police Department vehicle on a South Florida highway. Police say that the incident was the result of a domestic dispute between Miramar police officer Ashley Abreu and the father of her children, Roberto Zaldivar, who was in the Nissan.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•July 31, 2018

Panasonic Introduces 3 New Toughbook Handhelds

Panasonic has introduced the Toughbook FZ-N1, Toughbook FZ-TI, and Toughbook FZ-L1. These new handhelds are designed to have the same toughness and reliability as Panasonic's existing products, while making it easier for professionals to carry wherever the job may take them.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 31, 2018

Florida Officer Was Killed With His Duty Weapon, Report Says

Desmaret reportedly hovered over the officer, reached for the officer's gun, and pulled it from his duty belt and fired.

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