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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 26, 2018

Former Minneapolis Officer to Plead Not Guilty in Justine Damond Shooting

According to a Wednesday court filing signed by his attorneys Thomas Plunkett and Peter Wold, Noor intends to claim that he used “reasonable force” when he shot Damond should the case go to trial.

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Vehicle Ops•by Staff Writer•April 26, 2018

Video: North Carolina Highway Patrol Deploys "Ghost Car"

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol debuted a new marked but stealthy patrol vehicle it calls a "ghost car" this week. The Dodge Charger features markings that are more discreet and glow at night.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 26, 2018

Video: Retired Chicago Officer Shoots, Kills Carjacking Suspect

"The retired Chicago Police officer was able to fire shots, striking the offender in the upper body. The offender was taken to Mercy Hospital [where he died]. The other two suspects were apprehended, and area south detectives are handling the investigation," Sgt. Rocco Alioto said shortly after the shooting.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 26, 2018

Video: More Than 175 Officers Searching for Cop Killing Suspect in Maine Woods

Sheriff Lancaster even had a message for Williams, directly addressing the man he says killed Corporal Eugene Cole. “I'm asking John Williams personally, if you are listening to my words today, I implore you to turn yourself in,” Sheriff Lancaster said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 25, 2018

Dallas Officer Dies from Tuesday Shooting, Wounded Officer Recovering

Police say the other officer shot in the Tuesday incident, Crystal Almeida, is still in critical condition. She and a Home Depot employee also wounded in the incident are expected to survive.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 25, 2018

Suspect in Infamous Serial Rapes and Murders Captured After 40 Years of Investigation

Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert and Sheriff Scott Jones said they relied on DNA evidence to arrest Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, who lived for more than three decades on a quiet street in Citrus Heights.

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Command•by Staff Writer•April 25, 2018

New Arizona Law Provides Officers with PTSD Treatment

HB 2502 was drafted in response to the suicide of Phoenix Officer Craig Tiger and titled the “The Officer Craig Tiger Act.” In 2012 Tiger shot and killed a subject who was assaulting him and his partner as well as other citizens in a north Phoenix park with a club. He attempted suicide exactly one year to the date of the shooting. He later committed suicide in 2014. It is believed his death was the result of undiagnosed and untreated PTSD.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 25, 2018

Michigan Police Enlist Aid of Truckers to Prevent Suicide

The first call came in a little before 1 a.m. on Tuesday as the unnamed man was on the bridge over the highway. The eastbound lanes were closed as MSP started organizing semi-truck passing through.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 25, 2018

Maine Deputy Killed, Patrol Vehicle Stolen by Robbery Suspect

Somerset County Deputy Cpl. Eugene Cole was killed in the line of duty early Wednesday morning in Norridgewock, police said Wednesday morning.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 25, 2018

Video: Port Authority Commissioner Resigns After Confrontation with New Jersey Officers

A Democrat who raised money for Hillary Clinton, Turner was appointed to the Port Authority last year by former Gov. Chris Christie, as part of a pair of appointments that included former GOP state Sen. Kevin O'Toole. Turner was the pick of Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-37), who was pushing for more women on the board.

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