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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 30, 2017

Video: TX Officer in Viral Hug Video Says It 'Meant the World to Him'

A viral video of a shy 3-year-old boy hugging a Texas police officer is warming people's hearts and the law enforcement officer said the encounter meant the world to him.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•March 30, 2017

LAPD Has Created 1.1 Million Body Cam Videos, Report Says

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department have already created more than 1.1 million videos from body cameras, according to a report approved by the Los Angeles Police Commission.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 30, 2017

Man Charged With Murder in OK Officer's Death

Oklahoma prosecutors have charged a 35-year-old man with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old police officer during a traffic stop.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•March 30, 2017

Tesla 'Autopilot' Car Hits Phoenix Police Motorcycle

A Phoenix police motorcycle was struck by a Tesla Model X reportedly operating on autopilot last week, police said.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•March 30, 2017

With Trump, Police Hope to Deploy Military Gear Banned Under Obama

Police groups helping to shape President Donald Trump's law-and-order agenda have their eyes on big prizes: military equipment banned by the previous administration and tougher laws on violence against officers.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 30, 2017

Death Benefit for Families of MA First Responders Doubled

Surrounded by public safety officials, Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday signed a law doubling the death benefit for families of Massachusetts first responders killed in the line of duty.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•March 29, 2017

Video: Baltimore PD Releases Only Partial Body Cam Video

Baltimore police allowed the media to see police body camera video of the fatal shooting of a hostage suspect. Only a portion of the video is being released publicly Tuesday because police don't want to further traumatize the two children who police said were held at knifepoint by Reno Owens Jr. on Friday.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 29, 2017

Police Shoot Off-Duty TN Deputy, Wouldn't Drop Gun

Police shot and killed an off-duty sheriff's deputy celebrating his birthday with friends after the man drew his gun, became agitated and refused commands to drop the weapon, authorities said Wednesday.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 29, 2017

Man Tied to Gun Used In Fatal Shooting of OR Sergeant Gets 12 Years

"I appreciate that you are not the one who caused the death of a heroic sworn officer,'' Simon told Jones. "But your possession of the firearm...did lead to the death of Sgt. Goodding.''

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 29, 2017

AZ Bill Would Bump Up Penalty for Assault on Off-Duty Police

Arizona lawmakers on Tuesday engaged in a heated debate over whether they should approve a bill that would specify aggravated assault against off-duty police officers is a crime equal to assaulting an on-duty officer.

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