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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 27, 2017

GA Officer Pulls Over Man Driving with Space Alien

George Gordon, a spokesman for police in Alpharetta, says that when a police officer pulled a man over Sunday on a suburban highway, a life-sized doll of a big-eyed, large-skulled alien was riding in the front passenger seat.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•June 27, 2017

Killer of 2 NYPD Officers Escapes Death Penalty for Second Time

His first death sentence was overturned by the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals because of an improper prosecution argument. He was again sentenced to death by a jury in 2013, but that was overturned based on a new legal standard for retardation.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 26, 2017

Video: Off-Duty Officer Who Tackled London Bridge Attacker Gets WWE Belt

An off-duty police officer injured in the London Bridge attack has been presented with an honorary WWE championship belt and received a surprise visit from wrestler Triple H.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•June 26, 2017

Baltimore Speed Cameras Return Under Stricter Laws

The city will operate 10 portable speed cameras near schools throughout the city, the first step in Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh's plan to launch a network that eventually will include 20 speed cameras, 10 red light cameras, and a system designed to enforce a prohibition on trucks using certain streets.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 26, 2017

Video: CO Motor Officer Injured in Crash Escorting VP Pence's Motorcade

A Colorado officer was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash while in Vice President Mike Pence's motorcade Saturday. He has undergone a successful surgery but remains in the ICU.

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Training•by Staff Writer•June 26, 2017

DOJ Honors Suffolk County PD with National Officer Safety and Wellness Award

The Suffolk County (NY) Police Department (SCPD) recently received the 2017 National Officers Safety Award presented by the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund and the U.S. Department of Justice Valor Initiative for implementing programs which have significantly enhanced police officer safety.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 26, 2017

Video: PA Chief Loses Part of Arm in Fireworks Accident

Leechburg, PA, Police Chief Michael Diebold was seriously injured in a fireworks accident at the Leechburg Fireman's Carnival Saturday night.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 26, 2017

Family of Philando Castile Reaches $3M Settlement in Police Shooting Case

The family of Philando Castile has reached a nearly $3 million settlement with the city of St. Anthony Village, according to a statement from both parties.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•June 26, 2017

Video: CO Officer Critical After Struggle During DUI Arrest

An Edgewater, CO, officer is in critical condition at a local hospital after suffering a heart attack while struggling with a DUI suspect early Friday morning, authorities say.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•June 26, 2017

NY Officer Shot Near His Face, Search for Shooter Continues

Police Chief Michael Ciminelli said the officer, identified as Officer Jeremy Nash, 36, was wounded "near the face" and the wound was serious but not life-threatening.

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