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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 27, 2018

Video: Wild California Vehicle Pursuit Ends with K-9 Takedown

The man -- who was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon on an officer last week -- led police on a chase that started shortly before 5:30 p.m. Monday in Garden Grove.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 27, 2018

Florida Officer Honored for Capturing Parkland School Shooting Suspect

“It’s not about me. It’s about my brothers and sisters in law enforcement, fire rescue, first responders. We all had a role that day,” Coconut Creek Officer Michael Leonard told Broward County commissioners as they honored him Tuesday. “I’m honored to wear the badge.”

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 27, 2018

Study Says: Police Rarely Use Force, Injuries to Suspects Even Rarer

“A remarkable finding in the study is how infrequently police use force at all – less than 1 in 1100 calls for service and less than 1 in 120 criminal arrests is surprisingly low, and contrary to many perceptions that police commonly use violence in their interactions with the public,” Bozeman said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 27, 2018

Oklahoma Assistant Chief Dies from Crash Injuries

Durrett was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Feb. 11 near Beaver Mountain Road and State Highway 71. Police officials said he died Monday.

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Training•by Staff Writer•February 26, 2018

Sheepdog Survival Fund Provides LEOs Free Access to Training and Equipment

The Sheepdog Survival Fund, a new 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was founded to provide law enforcement, first responders, and military professionals by providing access to advanced training and mission-critical equipment, all at zero cost to the applicants.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 26, 2018

Missouri Deputy Shot in Vest Serving Warrant, Suspect Found Dead After Standoff

Marshals Service said the suspect fired shots at the officers when they exited their vehicles. The officers then returned fire.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 26, 2018

Pennsylvania Corrections Officer Dies 11 Days After Being Attacked by Inmate

Paul Jawon Kendrick is accused of fatally beating Sgt. Mark Baserman just before 7 p.m. Feb. 15, which led to Baserman's hospitalization for 11 days. Corrections Secretary John Wetzel reported Baserman's death in a news release Monday afternoon.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 26, 2018

Man Riding Horse on California Freeway Arrested for DUI

Officers responded to the roadway around 1 a.m. after a 911 caller reported a man riding in eastbound lanes from Paramount Boulevard to Downey Avenue, according to a California Highway Patrol arrest report.

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Training•by Staff Writer•February 26, 2018

Former NFL Star Now Serving as FBI Agent

The 13-year NFL veteran entered the 20-week program last year, and had until his 37th birthday (Feb. 23, 2018) to earn his badge due to a stipulation that a new agent must be appointed before he or she reaches that age.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 26, 2018

Loaded Handgun Found in Backpack of Philadelphia High School Student

The .40 caliber Smith & Wesson handgun, fully loaded, set off an alarm when the backpack went through a metal detector, police said.

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