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Technology•by Staff Writer•November 24, 2015

Video: Body Cams Help Prove Tennessee Deputy Innocent

A Knox County, TN, deputy's body camera helped prove his innocence after he was accused of fondling a woman during a traffic stop.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 24, 2015

Chicago Officer Charged With Murder for 2014 Shooting of Teen

As Chicago prepared to make public a video from the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old by a city police officer, a state prosecutor charged the officer with first-degree murder on Tuesday.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 24, 2015

Video: Wisconsin Officer Killed in Collision with State Truck

A McFarland (WI) police officer was killed in a head-on crash involving a squad car and a Department of Natural Resources truck Monday afternoon, according to Dane County officials.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 23, 2015

17 Wounded when Gun Battle Erupts at Filming of New Orleans Rap Video

A video was being filmed at the playground when shots broke out. The planning for the filming was conducted through social media and a large crowd had gathered, but police were not told of the filming in advance and said it was not permitted.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 23, 2015

Video: D.C. Chief Urges Public to Attack Active Shooters, Terrorists to Save Lives

In a surprising comment, Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier is encouraging ordinary citizens to subdue or even kill active gunmen if they can as the “best option for saving lives before police can get there.”

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 23, 2015

DOJ Lawyers Sent to Minneapolis to Investigate Police Shooting That Sparked Protests

Federal and state authorities have thus far resisted releasing the footage. Cameras from an ambulance, mobile police camera, public housing cameras and cell phone footage caught the shooting. However, police say none of the videos show the full incident and that releasing them could compromise the investigation.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•November 23, 2015

Video: Suspect Killed in Shootout with Denver SWAT

Officers were called to the 300 block of South Alcott Street at 5:30 pm. When they arrived, they learned shots had been fired at the home after a family disturbance. The suspect, who also had a felony robbery warrant out for his arrest, had injured himself during the disturbance.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•November 23, 2015

New York Terror Drill Reveals Problems with EMT Radios in Subways

While city cops and firefighters participated in a much-touted terror drill at a Manhattan subway station Sunday, several EMTs griped that it was a farce as far as their unit is concerned — because it’s still nearly impossible for them to communicate underground.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 23, 2015

"Clock Kid" Sues Texas City, Police Chief, School for $15 Million Plus Written Apologies

A “letter of demand” sent to Mohamed’s former school and city officials by his lawyers—Laney & Bollinger of Plainview, Texas—warns that they will be seeking $15 million and written apologies from Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and Police Chief Larry Boyd for their handling of the situation.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 23, 2015

Michael Brown's Family Gets 2016 Court Date for Wrongful Death Suit

A federal judge in St. Louis has scheduled an October 2016 trial in the case of Michael Brown Sr. and Lesley McSpadden against the city of Ferguson, its former police chief, and former officer Darren Wilson.

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