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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 9, 2017

FL Officer Struck, Seriously Injured by Vehicle Returns to Work

Davie, FL, Police Sgt. Patricia Ravine nearly died 14 months ago when she was struck by a vehicle while assisting a motorist on the side of the road. Now she is back on duty.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 9, 2017

MN Trooper Maced by Suspect

Trooper Lee located the 35-year-old woman and when he approached her, she ran. As he caught up to her, she turned and sprayed him with mace.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 9, 2017

Minneapolis Expecting Wave of Police Retirements After Super Bowl

The Minneapolis Police Department is bracing for a wave of officers retiring next spring following Super Bowl LII, prompting concern that the city won’t have enough officers on the streets with crime rates edging up in certain neighborhoods.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 9, 2017

CA Officer Awarded $4.8 Million in Disability Discrimination Suit

A Los Angeles jury has awarded $4.8 million to a former South Pasadena police officer who alleged he was fired by the city because of a disability.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 9, 2017

NYPD Bomb Tech Details for Jury How Pressure Cooker Bombs were Disarmed Last Year

The NYPD bomb-squad detective stood on West 27th Street in Chelsea on that warm Saturday night. A pressure cooker had been found on the sidewalk, with a cellphone beside it, the two connected by wires. A woman who had called 911 initially thought it was a child’s discarded science experiment. The detective knew it was likely an explosive device — another one had just exploded four blocks away.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 6, 2017

Pelican Introduces Versatile Professional-Grade Flashlights

Pelican Products has introduced extremely versatile professional-grade flashlights with the Pelican 3410 and 3410M (magnet) LED and the Pelican 3415 and 3415M LED.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 6, 2017

Video: WA Fire Department to Issue Point Blank Armor

East Pierce (WA) Fire and Rescue Chief Bud Backer says the Las Vegas mass shooting reinforces the safety precautions he started making months ago. He received approval to purchase 32 sets of ballistic vests and helmets. It is a $75,000 expense, and the vests will have to be replaced every five years. The goal is to be able to reach patients quickly and keep firefighters safe during dangerous calls.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 6, 2017

Video: Off-Duty LAPD Officer Carried Cancer Patient Out of Line of Fire at Vegas Concert

As chaos unfolded during the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Cassidy Huff was completely exhausted. Coming off of chemotherapy for cancer, she simply could not run anymore as she tried to flee gunfire.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 6, 2017

Video: Wounded, Unarmed Security Officer Helped Vegas Police End Shooting

An unarmed security guard at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino was the first to take on gunman Stephen Paddock, getting shot in the process, but providing crucial help for police looking to stop the massacre.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 6, 2017

NY Parole Officer Killed in Shootout with Police Officer

An off-duty New York state parole officer has been killed inside her apartment in a shootout with a police officer who had been sent to check on her.

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