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Point of Law•by Staff Writer•September 22, 2017

Illinois Officer Sues Agency Over Pregnancy Discrimination

A Frankfort, IL, police officer has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the police department refused to modify her duties when she became pregnant, wouldn't provide a protective vest that covered her growing belly and then forced her to take unpaid leave months before she gave birth.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 22, 2017

New Policy Restricts Las Vegas Officers’ Use of Neck Restraints

Las Vegas Metro Police announced today they are further limiting the use of a neck restraint that has proven deadly for it and other law enforcement agencies in the past.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 22, 2017

ACLU Sues St. Louis Over Police Actions During Stockley Verdict Protests

The ACLU has filed suit against the city of St. Louis for what it calls "unlawful and unconstitutional" actions by police during protests of the Stockley verdict.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 22, 2017

Off-Duty LAPD Officer Killed in Motorcycle Crash

An off-duty Los Angeles police officer killed in a motorcycle crash in Porter Ranch has been identified as a 34-year-old member of the department.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 21, 2017

Parole of Man Charged in 1984 Killing of LAPD Officer Overturned by CA Governor

California's governor has overturned a parole board's recommendation to release a man convicted of masterminding a 1984 armed robbery that led to a shootout with police and killed a Los Angeles officer.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 21, 2017

Video: Woman Admits to Shooting Virginia Trooper After Pursuit

The trooper was hit in the arm. Daniels, 23, admits she is a convicted felon who was in possession of a firearm and was driving on a suspended license. She now faces a charge of attempted capital murder of a law enforcement officer.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 21, 2017

Man Charged with Murder in Shooting of Off-Duty MO Officer

Jackson County (MO) prosecutors have charged a 22-year-old man with second-degree murder in the Aug. 20 shooting death of Lee’s Summit police officer Thomas Alvin Orr III.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 21, 2017

California Officer Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Way to Work

An off-duty California Highway Patrol officer was killed when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck in San Martin on Tuesday, according to authorities. He was reportedly on his way to work at the time of the crash.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 21, 2017

Louisiana Lieutenant Killed in Off-Duty Motorcycle Crash

An off-duty Slidell, LA, police officer died of injuries he suffered Wednesday evening in a motorcycle accident, the Slidell Police Department said Thursday morning.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 21, 2017

Phoenix Officer Wounded, Saved by Armor in Gunfight

More gunfire was exchanged between the man and police, who ended up shooting the man. The man also shot one of the Phoenix officers, who was wounded but likely was saved by his protective vest.

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