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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 30, 2018

California DA Says Cop Killers Shouldn't Get Death Penalty Because Officers Know Risks

The comments by attorney Lawrence Strauss — one of three candidates in the June DA election — were promptly slammed by local police union presidents, one of whom said Strauss’ name shouldn’t be on the ballot.

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Command•by Staff Writer•April 30, 2018

Police Association Files FOIA Requests on Chicago's Plan to Include the ACLU and BLM in Police Oversight

The FOIA request seeks, among other documents, any communications that the City of Chicago has had regarding the qualifications and possible ramifications of these activist groups being placed in an oversight capacity of the safety of Chicago police officers.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 30, 2018

Tennessee Sergeant Named 2017 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

“The five million members of the National Rifle Association are proud to honor Sergeant Cousins as the 2017 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year,” said NRA President Pete Brownell. “Sergeant Cousins’ courageous response to an armed threat to fellow officers and innocent lives reflects the highest standards of professionalism and training in law enforcement, and epitomizes the selfless service and bravery of police when facing immense danger in the line of duty.”

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 30, 2018

Arkansas Officer Killed by Stray Bullet at Home

An altercation between two groups broke out and shots were fired outside of the officer’s residence, Baker said. Johnson was not the intended target.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 30, 2018

Texas Officer Dies from Injuries Suffered in February Vehicle Strike

The driver who hit Officer Whites has been charged with intoxication assault. Whites was hit while directing traffic after a hit-and-run. Round Rock Police got a call about a person walking near I-35 about 5:27 a.m. and when they arrived on scene there was a body in the road, identified as 25-year-old Amir Azad. The driver who struck and killed Azad has not yet been identified.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 30, 2018

Maine Manhunt Ends with Suspect in Slain Deputy's Cuffs

“We did use Cpl. Cole’s handcuffs. I think that was fitting,” Lancaster said at a 4 p.m. news conference in Norridgewock Saturday.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•April 30, 2018

California Trooper Dragged 1,000 Feet on Freeway

CHP says the motorcycle officer stopped a Jeep Friday evening on eastbound I-80 near the 5th Street off ramp before he was dragged.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 30, 2018

Killer of 2 NYPD Officers Released from Prison

State prison officials say they’re abiding by an appellate judge’s decision Wednesday that denied a police union’s request for a temporary restraining order to keep 70-year-old Herman Bell behind bars.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 30, 2018

Arizona Officer Shot and Killed by Carjacking Suspect

The driver got out of his vehicle and fatally shot Cordova at Grand and West Mesa Verde Drive, said Officer Oscar Mesta, a department spokesman.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 30, 2018

Witzgall Named HAIX Hero of the Month

Former Dallas SWAT officer Michael Witzgall has been named HAIX Hero of the Month for April. Witzgall served with the Dallas Police Department until a serious injury led to his medical retirement and the amputation of his left leg.

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