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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 2, 2017

NY Corrections Officers Attacked by Inmates, 6 Injured

Six corrections officers at Green Haven Correctional Facility in Stormville, NY, suffered minor injuries Tuesday after being attacked by three inmates, according to a statement from the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association Inc.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 2, 2017

Proposed VA Law Would Prohibit Police Chiefs from Naming Officers Involved in Shootings

Del. Jackson H. Miller, R-Manassas, a former police officer, is sponsoring House Bill 2043, which would forbid a police chief or any public official from naming an officer who discharges a gun, or is under investigation for using force, until an investigation is complete, unless the investigation lasts longer than six months.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 2, 2017

Corrections Sgt. Found Dead After Police End Delaware Prison Hostage Standoff

Delaware State Police used a backhoe to breach a building at the state's largest prison early Thursday, ending what the governor called a "torturous" hostage standoff that left one guard dead.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 2, 2017

Nashville Officer Drowns in River Trying to Rescue Suicidal Subject

The officer, 44-year-old Eric Mumaw, was an 18-year veteran of the police department who had twice received awards for his heroism, according to the Metro police department.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 1, 2017

Video: Hospital’s Warrant Refusal Could Weaken Case Against Cop Killer Suspect

There was a delay in gathering evidence against the suspected hit-and-run driver charged with killing Cleveland Police Officer David Fahey. It may be harder now to tell if Israel Alvarez was drunk or high when investigators say he hit and killed the officer.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 1, 2017

L.A. Police Commission Unveils Process That Could Lead to Public Release of LAPD Video

On Tuesday, the civilian board that oversees the Los Angeles Police Department began a process to review the department's current policy of generally withholding video unless ordered to release it in court.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•February 1, 2017

House Passes Bill to Help First Responders Acquire New Technologies

Legislation which will make it easier for first responders to acquire new equipment and technologies they need to respond to evolving threats was passed by the House Monday.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 1, 2017

AR Deputy Marshal Dragged Nearly 30 Ft During Traffic Stop

A Deputy Marshal with the Dover, AR, Marshal's Office is out of the hospital and recovering after being dragged by a car during a traffic stop Tuesday.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 1, 2017

LEOs on High Alert in Houston as Super Bowl Approaches

With tens of thousands of visitors flooding to Houston for Super Bowl LI and protests already surfacing across the city, local and federal law enforcement officers said Tuesday they will remain on high alert to ensure the week-long events go off safely.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 1, 2017

TX Governor Blocks Sheriff Funds Over 'Sanctuary Cities'

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has blocked funding for the first time over so-called "sanctuary cities" after Austin's sheriff stopped complying with all federal immigration detainers.

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