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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 25, 2017

Video: San Diego Facing Extreme Officer Shortage, Renegotiating Union Contract

"Going 10 years without a salary increase has wreaked havoc on our recruiting efforts," said Brian Marvel, director of the SDPOA. He explained there are more sworn officers leaving the department than those that are being hired per year.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 25, 2017

Video: Seriously Wounded OH Sergeant Thanks Community for Support

Sgt. David White of the Uniontown (OH) Police Department fights back tears and holds his wife's hand as he struggles to find the right words to express his gratitude to everyone who has helped him since he was shot.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 25, 2017

Former Ferguson Chief Writes Book About Michael Brown Shooting, Aftermath

The shooting’s aftermath thrust Jackson into the hot seat, making him the “primary focus of outrage” in its wake, he claims. And it was a few key decisions made during the initial hours after the shooting — including the “inflexible protocol” of leaving Brown’s body lying in the street for four hours — that he says created such a damaging narrative for police.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 25, 2017

Oklahoma Trooper Dies from Vehicle Pursuit Injuries

An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper has succumbed to his injuries received during a July 14 pursuit and died, according to the agency.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 24, 2017

Video: WI Officer Struck by Alleged Drunk Driver, in Critical Condition

Officer Brian Murphy, a two-year veteran of the force, has had two surgeries. The first surgery was "life-saving," according to Ashwaubenon Public Safety. "He's in bad shape," Capt. Jody Crocker said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 24, 2017

2 CO Officers Hospitalized After Struggle With Suspected Heroin User

Two Thornton, CO, police officers were hospitalized Friday during a struggle with a man accused of shooting up heroin at a park.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 24, 2017

Omaha Officer Hit in Face With Bottle While Breaking Up Disturbance

The officer, whose name was not immediately released, suffered a facial fracture from the thrown bottle.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 24, 2017

Video: FL Police Major Who Lost Legs Inspires Fellow Officers

Miami-Dade Police Maj. Ricky Carter took the first swing at a charity softball game Saturday afternoon. Despite being in a wheelchair, he managed to get a good hit.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 24, 2017

St. Louis PD Researching Ways to Prevent Blue-on-Blue Shootings After June Incident

After an off-duty St. Louis police officer was wounded by “friendly fire” from a fellow officer looking for suspects after a stolen vehicle crashed late last month, the department is looking at whether more training might help.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 24, 2017

ACLU Demands Changes in Policy, Training at the Minneapolis PD

The American Civil Liberties Union is demanding that interim police chief Medaria Arradondo make numerous policy, procedure, and training changes at the Minneapolis PD.

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