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Point of Lawby StaffDecember 22, 2023

Washington Officers Acquitted of Murder and Manslaughter Charges Over In-Custody Death

The jury considered second-degree murder charges against officers Matthew Collins, 40, and Christopher “Shane” Burbank, 38, and manslaughter charges against Officer Timothy Rankine, 35, as well as Collins and Burbank.

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Patrolby StaffDecember 22, 2023

Oklahoma Deputy Saves Woman from Burning Car

Body cam footage shows Oklahoma County Deputy Matt Yerby quickly jumping into action, pulling out his expandable baton, and breaking the window. Her car door was reportedly jammed by the crash.

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Special Unitsby StaffDecember 22, 2023

Connecticut K-9 Killed During Warrant Operation

The State police said K-9 Broko gave his life protecting his handler, fellow troopers and the community.

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Patrolby StaffDecember 21, 2023

Florida Deputy Critically Injured in Vehicle Attack Goes Home from Rehab Hospital

Corporal Carlos Brito, who was critically injured after being crushed by the car and nearly lost his leg, was discharged Tuesday from a rehabilitation hospital.

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Patrolby StaffDecember 21, 2023

California Officer Pulls Man from Burning Car

Officer Donald Truong was the closest and arrived as the first officer on scene. “I heard this guy burning. I could hear his screams…my priority was to save this man."

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Patrolby StaffDecember 21, 2023

Portland Loosens Restrictions on Vehicle Pursuits

“We have seen a significant propensity for criminal suspects to elude traffic stops, often driving extremely dangerously despite no officers chasing them,” the Bureau said in a statement.

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Patrolby StaffDecember 20, 2023

California Law to Require Officers to Tell Drivers Why They Were Stopped

The new law takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, and will also require all police agencies to track whether officers who stop drivers are complying.

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Patrolby StaffDecember 20, 2023

Texas Congressman who Championed Defunding Police Requests Patrol for His House

"...Anti police king of the defund movement in Austin @GregCasar who only last week called APD an agency with racist practices has requested enhanced patrols around his house..," the Austin Police Retired Officers Association posted on X Tuesday.

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Patrolby StaffDecember 20, 2023

Florida Man Fatally Shot After Hitting Deputy with Metal Rod While Trying to Burn Demon Out of Child

The Highland County Sheriff's Office said Ham would not follow the deputy's orders, so they tasered him. Ham dropped the rods and pulled the TASER probes from his body.

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Commandby StaffDecember 20, 2023

Indicted Arkansas Sheriff Ordered to Give Up Law Enforcement Duties

The indictment and an earlier sworn statement by an FBI agent say the sheriff tried to get federal agents to stop investigating a drug dealer who had provided the sheriff with methamphetamine.

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