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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2016

Mannequins With Bulls-Eye Targets, Deputy Names Found Hanging Across California County

More than two dozen people were taken into police custody this week in an investigation into several mannequins left in parks and several other San Bernardino County, CA, locations as an apparent threat against law enforcement officers.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2016

Video: Video Refutes Claims That St. Louis Police Held Children at Gunpoint

An allegation of children held at gunpoint by St. Louis police, which swept social media and led to a protest this week, was proven false by video from a patrol vehicle's dashboard camera, Police Chief Sam Dotson said Wednesday.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2016

2 Virginia Officers Shot on Call That Killed Rookie 'Recovering Well'

Officers David McKeown, 33, and Jesse Hempen, 31, were shot Feb. 26 in an incident in which Officer Ashley Guindon was fatally wounded during her first shift on the job.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2016

Video: Arkansas Sergeant Sends "We Are Family" Message to Loved Ones of Fallen Officers

Chuck Wells is a field sergeant with an Arkansas sheriff's office, and he produced this video to send a message to the families of fallen officers.

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Procedures & Policies•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2016

Police Use of Baton Down Since Rodney King Incident 25 Years Ago

When the video of Los Angeles police officers beating Rodney G. King shocked the world 25 years ago, the baton quickly became a symbol of law enforcement abuse.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2016

Texas Police End Standoff with Armed Fraternity Members

About 50 fraternity brothers in South Texas face disciplinary action after they shot long guns during an off-campus outing and caused a late-night standoff with police.

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Investigations•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2016

Knife Reportedly Found on Former O.J. Simpson Property Is Being Tested by LAPD

In another twist in the long-running O.J. Simpson saga, Los Angeles police are investigating and testing a knife that was reportedly recovered on the Brentwood property once owned by the former football star.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 3, 2016

Prosecutor's Duty Is to Seek Justice When Police Use Force, Says L.A. DA

When allegations of excessive force are leveled against law enforcement officers, it causes me deep concern. I understand the public's anger over what they may perceive as unjustified uses of force by those we entrust to protect us. I take these cases — and the public's demand for accountability — very seriously.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 3, 2016

Man Indicted in Ohio K-9's Shooting Death

The 22-year-old man accused of killing Canton (OH) Police Department dog Jethro and firing gunshots at city officers has been indicted on a slew of charges and faces up to 57 years in prison.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 3, 2016

Video: Colorado Police Singing "Don't Stop Believing" Goes Viral

Singing and dancing away to Journey's "Don't Stop Believing," Detective Mark Post and Officer Bryce Raber reached over 100,000 views, 2,000 likes, and 3,000 shares in just 24 hours.

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