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Point of Law•by Staff Writer•March 3, 2017

Public Officials' Work-Related Personal Email Public Record, CA Supreme Court Rules

Texts and emails sent by public employees on their personal devices or accounts are a matter of public record if they deal with official business, the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a unanimous decision.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 2, 2017

Denver Crime Lab Manager Quits After Allegations of Altering Reports, Other Violations

A former high-level manager in the Denver Police Department’s crime lab quit rather than accept a demotion and a large pay cut following allegations he violated numerous city rules – including allegations that he repeatedly altered crime scene reports.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 2, 2017

American Military University Offers Free Webinar on Drone/UAV Threats

AMU says drones have become a significant threat to secure facilities, including prisons, government buildings, power plants, and even public safety officials. The webinar will examine the overall threat of UAVs and discuss recent cases where drones have threatened secure locations and public safety officials .

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 2, 2017

Gang Member Charged with Killing California Officer

A 26-year-old man suspected of killing a Whittier, CA, Police officer and shooting another after allegedly killing his cousin hours earlier has been charged with capital murder, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 2, 2017

MO Deputy Shot Serving Warrant at Motel

A Jasper County (MO) Sheriff’s deputy was shot while serving a warrant at a local motel Wednesday night and sent to the hospital.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 2, 2017

Judge Enters Not Guilty Plea for Accused FL Cop Killer

A judge entered not guilty pleas on behalf of Markeith Loyd Wednesday when the accused cop killer continuously interrupted him and refused to enter a plea himself.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 2, 2017

Boston Officer Injured by Falling Scaffolding

A Boston police officer was taken to a hospital after he was struck by a falling piece of scaffolding Wednesday afternoon.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 1, 2017

Video: "Cajun Captain" Clay Higgins Places "Thin Blue Line" Flag Outside His Congressional Office

Former St. Landry Parish (LA) Sheriff's captain Clay Higgins, who vaulted to fame in a series of local Crime Stoppers videos, is now a U.S. Congressman. Congressman Higgins recently placed a "Thin Blue Line" flag honoring the service and sacrifice of American law enforcement outside of his Washington, DC, office.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 1, 2017

Sessions: DOJ Monitoring Undermining Police Effectiveness

In his first speech as attorney general, Mr. Sessions did not name any specific cities, but he indicated that Justice Department scrutiny from afar was undermining the effectiveness of the police across the country.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 1, 2017

LAPD Honors Heroes of North Hollywood Shootout on 20th Anniversary

“And with that series of broadcasts to that chaos and initial terror began an incident that ended with a true demonstration of the character of this organization that we call the Los Angeles Police Department — a demonstration of valor,” said Capt. Donald Graham, commander of the North Hollywood Division.

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