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Investigations•by Staff Writer•January 19, 2018

Phoenix Police Used New Ballistics Technology to ID Serial Murder Suspect

Since mid-2017, the Phoenix police department has been using high-powered in-house technology to compare bullet casings from multiple crime scenes. Investigators previously had to run the technology outside of the department, which could tack weeks onto an investigation.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 19, 2018

Vegas Concert Shooter had Child Porn on Computer, FBI Investigating Person of Interest

Lombardo said the unnamed person of interest the FBI is looking into is not Paddock’s girlfriend, Marilou Danley, and he reiterated that authorities believe Paddock was a lone shooter.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 19, 2018

Video: Miami Officer Verbally Abused by Comedian During Arrest

The body-camera footage from early December — released Tuesday as part of the prosecution’s case against Buress for misdemeanor disorderly intoxication — reveals many of the details that led to Buress’ arrest.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 19, 2018

Recovering Alcoholic Officers Run the LAPD's Addiction Prevention Unit

Margolis has been on the force for 28 years; he’s got fewer than 3 left, he’ll tell you. He’ll also tell you he’s a recovering alcoholic, sober 16-plus years, and if you do the math you’ll realize he had a serious drinking problem while he was on the job. A tall, intense man, he chooses his words carefully. “You wouldn’t have wanted to go through the door with me during a search warrant, due to my inability to focus,” he says, eyeing the group, “because I was hungover.”

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 19, 2018

Video: CA Officers Rescue Dog Pinned Under Car on Highway

Thinking quickly, the two law enforcement officers decided to lift the car off the dog using a floor jack from the CHP officer’s truck. Semenuk repositioned his patrol car for safety reasons, then calmed the distressed dog and continued to lift the car.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 19, 2018

Video: Family of Slain MO Officer Buys Meal for IL Cops

The family of a St. Louis police officer killed in the line of duty recently paid for the meals of fellow police officers in Troy, Illinois.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 19, 2018

GA Sheriff Uses Humorous Facebook Posts to Discourage Drivers from Testing Icy Roads

While the winter weather wouldn’t be considered extreme in many parts of the country, Georgians are not known for their winter driving skills. A light dusting of snow is enough to shut down schools.

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Command•by Staff Writer•January 19, 2018

Baltimore Police Commissioner Fired Over Murder Stats

"My decision is because I'm impatient," Mayor Pugh said at a news conference at City Hall. "My decision is based on the fact that we need to get these [murder] numbers down. ... I'm looking for new and creative, innovative ways to change what we're seeing here every day."

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 19, 2018

LAPD Chief Charlie Beck Announces Retirement

Beck made the abrupt announcement during a press conference Friday with Mayor Eric Garcetti to discuss the city’s crime trends. His retirement is effective June 27.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 18, 2018

Video: Thousands Gather to Remember WA Deputy Slain Responding to Robbery

Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney's friends and family spoke of him as a doting father, brave law enforcement officer, dedicated Crossfit coach, well-rounded athlete, and caring friend.

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