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Patrol•by Staff Writer•December 1, 2016

Video: Tacoma Officer Fatally Shot Responding to Domestic

A Tacoma, WA, police officer was fatally shot Wednesday while responding to a domestic violence call on the city’s East Side, sparking an 12-hour-long standoff with the suspect who was killed by police.

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Training•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2016

Envisage Launches Acadis Mobile for High Stakes Testing

Envisage Technologies, creators of the Acadis Readiness Suite—a software solution built to manage the complex training operations for first responder communities—announced that they have begun offering a mobile application for Apple mobile devices. Acadis Mobile is available for download from the App Store.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2016

Maryland Officer Retiring at 84

Jacocks has been on the Montgomery County (MD) Police force for 61 years, making him among the longest-serving officers at a major U.S. police department.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2016

Run To Remember L.A. Event to Honor Fallen Officers, Raise Money for Charity

On February 12, 2017, the Run to Remember L.A. half marathon and 10k run, now in its second year in Los Angeles, aims to draw nearly 8,000 runners through the streets of Mid-City and Hollywood to race and pay tribute to LEOs, firefighters, and other first responders who lost their lives.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2016

Detroit Officers Targeted in Rifle Attack, None Hit

No officers were injured on Wednesday when police say at least one suspect started shooting at a Detroit Police car.

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Point of Law•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2016

LAPD May Roll Out Sponge Round Launchers to Patrol to Reduce Deadly Force Use

An LAPD committee is reviewing the “promising” data and will make a recommendation to Police Chief Charlie Beck about whether to expand the use of these launchers and sponge rounds to patrol officers department-wide, officials said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2016

Video: 5 Sisters Serve on NYPD Together

The Holmes sisters grew up in Queens, New York, with 13 siblings in all. Today, more than half of those siblings have careers in law enforcement.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2016

Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing Colorado Trooper During Chase

The man found guilty of running over and killing a Colorado State Patrol trooper during a high-speed chase has been sentenced to life in prison plus 342 years.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 30, 2016

Video: Charlotte OIS That Sparked Rioting Ruled "Lawful"

Mecklenburg County, NC, district attorney Andrew Murray said Wednesday morning that Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Brentley Vinson acted lawfully when he shot and killed Keith Scott in a case that touched off several nights of riots and protests in the city. No charges will be filed against the officer.

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Patrol•by Staff•November 30, 2016

NLEOMF to Recognize John Ashcroft and Harley-Davidson Inc. at Congressional Reception

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) will celebrate the appointment of former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft as its new Board Chairman and present its Distinguished Service Award to Harley-Davidson Inc. December 6 in Washington D.C.

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