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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 15, 2018

Four-Time Felon Charged in Chicago Police Commander's Shooting Death

Police on Wednesday announced charges of first-degree murder and armed violence against Shomari Legghette, a four-time felon accused of shooting Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul at point-blank range using a gun with an extended-capacity magazine.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 15, 2018

NYPD Officer Found Not Guilty in Fatal Shooting of Mentally Ill Woman

A New York Police Department sergeant has been found not guilty in the fatal shooting of a bat-wielding mentally ill woman.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 15, 2018

Armed Former Corrections Officer Aids North Carolina Cop in Subduing Resisting Suspect

Babbie, who left his eight-year job as a correctional sergeant with the N.C. Department of Public Safety last November for a career in automotive sales, parked behind the patrol car and emerged from his vehicle brandishing his .40 caliber Smith & Wesson towards the man attacking the officer.

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Training•by Staff Writer•February 15, 2018

Detroit Officer Was Killed During Unapproved Training Exercise, Chief Says

Detroit police Officer Darren Weathers was killed as his team conducted a surveillance training exercise that wasn't approved by the commander of the department's professional standards section, Detroit Police Chief James Craig said Wednesday.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 15, 2018

Florida First Responders One Step Closer to PTSD Coverage

The bill would provide Florida first responders full workers' compensation benefits "for mental or nervous injuries regardless of whether such injuries are accompanied by physical injuries."

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•February 14, 2018

17 Killed in Florida School Shooting, Suspect in Custody

The suspect slipped out of the school after the shooting by blending in with other students who were trying to escape, two law enforcement sources and an eyewitness said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 14, 2018

Maryland Lawmaker Wants to Disband Baltimore Police Department

To support his argument, Ali cited the example of Camden, N.J., which disbanded its troubled police force in 2013 and rebuilt the agency in ways that some say have led to a reduction in violent crime.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 14, 2018

Video: Texas Officer Shot in Chest, Drives Self to Hospital

Police said when officers continued to run after the man, he pulled out a gun and started shooting at the officers. Goddard was shot in the chest and arm, police said. Two other officers returned gunfire, hitting the man in the pelvic area, police said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 14, 2018

South Dakota Tribal Officer Killed Off Duty Saturday During Domestic Incident Identified

The FBI said in a news release that Brian Gerard Garrett of Kyle was killed about 4:30 a.m., Feb. 10, during a domestic dispute.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 14, 2018

Chicago Cop Killing Suspect Wore Armor, Shot Police Commander Multiple Times

Police spokesman Frank Giancamilli would not comment on the weapon but said the suspect was wearing a ballistic vest under a heavy coat when he was arrested.

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