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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 27, 2015

Video: South Carolina Sheriff Asks FBI to Investigate SRO Incident Captured on Video

On Tuesday, a day after the incident, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott asked the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Justice Department to conduct an investigation of Monday's incident at Spring Valley High School.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 27, 2015

FBI Warns that Anarchists Plan to Ambush Officers on Halloween

The extremist group – known as the National Liberation Militia – has proposed a “Halloween Revolt” that encourages supporters to cause a disturbance to attract police and then viciously attack them, the FBI said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 27, 2015

Sharpton Withdraws from Slain NYPD Officer's Funeral

Rev. Al Sharpton announced this morning that he will not give the eulogy for slain NYPD Officer Randolph Holder at his funeral, saying that “union leaders” and other critics are using his participation as a “sideshow” that isn’t fair to the grieving family.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•October 27, 2015

Baltimore PD Begins Body-Worn Camera Pilot Program

More than 150 police officers in east, west and central Baltimore were equipped with body cameras Monday — instructed to begin recording their interactions with the public as a first step toward department-wide use of the technology next year.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 27, 2015

NYPD Officer Holder's Fiancée Says He Wouldn't Have Wanted Sharpton at His Funeral

“He didn’t like [Sharpton]. He wasn’t a fan. So I don’t know why [Sharpton] is speaking,’’ Mary Muhammad said.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•October 26, 2015

Video: President Obama Expected to Call for More Gun Control in Tuesday IACP Speech

President Obama will travel to Chicago Tuesday to address a meeting of police chiefs from around the world and he's expected to call for stricter national gun laws.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 26, 2015

Video: Suspect in Shooting of Tennessee Officer Still at Large, Manhunt Suspended

Authorities in southern Kentucky have suspended their active search for 62-year-old Floyd Ray Cook. They believe he is on foot, but they are not sure if he is still in the area. Police said he could have gotten a ride somewhere.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 26, 2015

Al Sharpton to Speak at Funeral of Slain NYPD Officer Holder's Funeral

Sharpton, who has led countless marches in the five boroughs and across the country against police, will call for unity between the police and the community when he speaks Wednesday at services for Officer Randolph Holder at the Greater Allen AME Cathedral in Queens.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 26, 2015

NYPD Union Calls for Boycott of Tarantino Films After Director Speaks at Anti-Police Rally

“The police officers that Quentin Tarantino calls ‘murderers’ aren’t living in one of his depraved big-screen fantasies — they’re risking and sometimes sacrificing their lives to protect communities from real crime and mayhem," Lynch said.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•October 26, 2015

IACP 2015: TASER Announces Axon In-Car Video System for $499 Per Unit

Axon Fleet features a wide-angle lens, HD video capture, a flexible design that allows for quick and straightforward camera swaps, a rear-facing camera, and a pre-event buffer for up to two minutes. Priced at only $499 per vehicle, Axon Fleet brings a simple user experience and unprecedented connectivity at a cost 90% lower than that of traditional in-car systems.

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