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Patrolby StaffJanuary 24, 2024

Man Gets Life for Killing U.S. Marshal

Ryan Phillip Schlesinger, 31, was not in court for Monday’s sentencing as his lawyers argued for a prison term of less than 50 years.

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Patrolby StaffJanuary 24, 2024

Michigan Officer Falls Through Ice Helping Rescue 12-Year-Old Boy

Dundee Commercial Motor Vehicle Officer Joe Schumaker took a floatation device out on the ice to the victim. Officer Schumaker fell through the ice but “continued wading out to complete the rescue,” Dundee PD said.

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Technologyby StaffJanuary 24, 2024

Amazon Makes It Harder for Police to Access Ring Doorbell Videos

Police can still obtain Ring video footage using a search warrant or subpoena. The company added that Ring may provide footage directly to law enforcement “in cases involving imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to any person.”

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Commandby StaffJanuary 24, 2024

Federal Judge Tells Oakland to Hire a Chief

Mayor Sheng Thao fired then-Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong in February 2023, after independent auditors claimed the chief violated department rules and mishandled two police misconduct cases.

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Commandby StaffJanuary 24, 2024

Memphis Chief Now “Interim Chief” After Council Tables Vote on Reconfirmation

Mayor Paul Young said there’s no national search for another chief happening, and he gave no answer as to how long the interim title could stay.

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Commandby StaffJanuary 24, 2024

New Jersey Sheriff Dies from Apparent Suicide in Restaurant

Witnesses say Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik walked into the restroom around 3:30 p.m. followed moments later by the sound of a gunshot ringing through the eatery.

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Point of Lawby Police StaffJanuary 24, 2024

Court Rules Governmental Immunity Protects Police Dog in Bite Incident

Michigan Court of Appeals rules officer was on duty, took necessary precautions, and is protected by governmental immunity in police K-9 biting incident at vet clinic.

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Commandby StaffJanuary 24, 2024

JHB Group Develops Public Safety Community Relations Vehicle

The C.O.R.E. is a towable vehicle that serves as an event space with meeting, gaming, and outreach capabilities. Engineered to meet the diverse needs of public safety professionals involved in community relations, each unit offers a variety of activities.

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Patrolby StaffJanuary 23, 2024

Man Jumps Off of Virginia Bridge to Avoid Arrest

Police say he tried to avoid arrest by jumping off the south side of the bridge into the James River. He reportedly dropped about 60 feet into the water.

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Patrolby StaffJanuary 23, 2024

NYPD Officers Wounded in Machete Attack

As officers spoke to family members inside the home, the 40-year-old man who was described as emotionally disturbed, slashed the police sergeant across the side of the head.

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