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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 15, 2016

CNN's Anderson Cooper and Retired SEAL Donate K-9 Ballistic Vests

Three days after a Norfolk, VA, police dog was shot and killed in a standoff with a man who'd barricaded himself in his home, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper has donated enough money to outfit the Police Department's entire K-9 unit with ballistic vests.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 14, 2016

Accused Cop Killer Sues Fallen Officer, Indianapolis PD for Excessive Force

The man charged with killing Indianapolis Metro Police Officer Perry Renn in July 2014 has now filed a federal lawsuit against Renn, and the City of Indianapolis, alleging the use of excessive force. Major Davis II claims he was irreparably injured. He's demanding almost $7 million dollars in damages.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 14, 2016

Federal Judge Tosses Alabama Officer's Excessive Force Case

A federal judge on Wednesday threw out a civil rights case against an Alabama police officer accused of using excessive force on an Indian man.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 14, 2016

Video: Chicago Police Say Shootings Killed 19, Wounded 101 in First 10 Days of 2016

Seven people were shot to death and 30 more were wounded across Chicago over the weekend, raising the number of shootings in the city to more than 100 in just over a week into the new year, according to police.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 14, 2016

Judge Permits Release of Video from Controversial Chicago OIS that Sparked Lawsuit

The decision by U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman comes as the city reversed its position on Wednesday, saying it no longer opposed release of the video of the 2013 police shooting.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 14, 2016

Minnesota Deputy Pleads Guilty to Beating K-9 Partner

The deputy was placed on administrative leave after the incident, which occurred on June 15 at Black Bear Casino and Resort, where he was staying with other sheriff's deputies for K9 certification trials.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 14, 2016

$5 Million Bond Set for Man Charged with Killing Ohio K-9

Kelontre Barefield, 22, is charged with aggravated burglary and assaulting or harassing a police dog.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 14, 2016

Video: Tennessee Officers Take Groceries to Disabled Man

A group of Mt. Pleasant, TN, police officers are being recognized for going out of their way to help an elderly man over the weekend.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 14, 2016

London Police to Add 600 Firearm Officers to Boost Terror Response

Six hundred extra armed officers are to be trained and patrols more than doubled to help counter the threat of a terrorist attack in London, the Metropolitan Police has announced.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 14, 2016

New San Francisco Sheriff Reverses Ban on Communicating with Immigration Agents

In one of her first acts in office, San Francisco Sheriff Vicki Hennessy plans to reverse her predecessor’s policy barring deputies at the city jail from communicating with federal immigration agents — a policy that came under fire last year after a man wanted for deportation was released from jail and then was accused of killing a woman on Pier 14.

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