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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 21, 2016

Stress, Trauma, and Grief Weighing On Baton Rouge Officers

The Sterling protests put the entire department on extended hours. The 3rd district’s six shifts were compressed into four. Two shifts manned the protests. The other two stayed on patrol, facing 12-hour days that ended up being 18- to 19-hour ones.

Patrol•by Staff•July 21, 2016

Video: Autistic Man's Caregiver Shot by North Miami Police

North Miami Police said the incident began Monday when someone called 911 and said there was a man walking around with a gun threatening suicide. Kinsey told WSVN TV the man was his patient and the alleged gun was a toy truck.

Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 21, 2016

Video: Oklahoma City Officer Fatally Shoots Man After Gun Grab Attack on Bus

Video from a gun grab attack that resulted in a fatal officer-involved shooting in northwest Oklahoma City was released Monday.

Special Units•by Staff Writer•July 21, 2016

Video: Columbus Officers Fired on During Early Thursday Call

Columbus, OH, police officers were targeted by gunfire early Thursday morning, according to police. Officers have not released a suspect description at this time and no injuries have been reported.

Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 21, 2016

Man to Face Capital Murder Charge in Killing of Kansas Captain

Wyandotte County (KS) District Attorney Jerome Gorman announced the alleged killer of veteran police captain Robert Melton will face capital murder charges.

Weapons•by Staff Writer•July 21, 2016

Massachusetts Attorney General Bans Sale of “Copycat” Rifles

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Wednesday that she will enforce a ban on the sale of what she called "copycat" assault-style weapons, effective immediately.

Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 21, 2016

Video: Officer to Flag Burner at Republican Convention: "You're on Fire, Stupid"

One of the officers can be heard on a cellphone video telling one of the protesters, “You’re on fire, stupid,” after being challenged as to why the officers were interfering with the protest.

Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 20, 2016

Texas Corrections Officer Killed by Inmate at Maximum Security Prison

Correctional officer Mari Johnson, 55, was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead. She began working for the department in 2009.

Vehicle Ops•by Staff Writer•July 20, 2016

Havis Releases Professional Installation and Upfit Guide for Fleet Mobility

Havis has released a new whitepaper to guide fleet managers through the process of upfitting and installing in-vehicle equipment to maximize driver comfort and safety, and increase productivity for a positive return on investment.

Technology•by Staff Writer•July 20, 2016

Sugar Land Public Safety Dispatch Receives Total Response Reaccreditation

Sugar Land Public Safety Dispatch in Texas has earned a two-year Total Response Reaccreditation for emergency call handling. Total Response Accreditation is provided by 911 call-handling-system provider PowerPhone.

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