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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2015

DOJ Set to Release 6,000 Prisoners from Federal Prison

The panel estimated that its change in sentencing guidelines eventually could result in 46,000 of the nation’s approximately 100,000 drug offenders in federal prison qualifying for early release. The 6,000 figure, which has not been reported previously, is the first tranche in that process.

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Trainingby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2015

Chicago-Area Police Training Unit Closing Because of State Budget Issues

North East Multi-Regional Training will be forced to close mid-November if the state doesn't pay its share of the costs, said Philip Brankin, the unit's executive director. The state-funded agency is responsible for training law enforcement personnel across 321 police agencies in the greater Chicago area.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2015

Video: LAPD Says Officer Stalking Video was Rap Promotion, Warrant Issued on Suspect

"The investigation revealed that the film was made by members of an early 1990s rap group no longer in fashion. The film was made and posted on social media to ignite a comeback by the rap group," LAPD said in a press release on Tuesday.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2015

Dunkin’ Donuts Worker Writes ‘#BlackLivesMatter’ on Rhode Island Officer’s Cup

A Providence Police officer went to purchase a coffee on Friday night and his cup had a message from the Dunkin' Donuts employee writen on the cup, "#BlackLivesMattter."

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2015

California Man Arrested After Walking into Police Station with Handgun

Police arrested a man Sunday after he allegedly walked into the Suisun City (CA) Police Department lobby armed with a loaded handgun, indicating he wanted to be shot by an officer, according to police.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2015

Video: Milwaukee Officers Wounded on Duty Sue Gun Store

Milwaukee police officers Bryan Norberg and Graham Kunisch took the stand Monday, recounting the 2009 shooting incident that left them with devastating injuries. Surveillance video shows the officers confronting Julius Burton just before he opened fire on them.

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Trainingby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2015

San Antonio PD Wants to Lower Recruit Drug Standards

"Right now, we have a shortage of officers," said Police Chief William McManus. "We are trying to speed up that process."

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2015

Former Florida Officer Acquitted of On-Duty Rape

A Palm Beach County jury found former Boynton Beach officer Stephen Maiorino, 36, not guilty Tuesday of armed sexual battery, armed kidnapping and unlawful compensation or reward for official behavior. If convicted, he had faced up to life in prison.

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Technologyby Staff WriterOctober 5, 2015

Pittsburgh Police Department to Expand Use of Body Cameras

In a reversal of their position, Pittsburgh's top police officials will allow patrol officers to wear video cameras, even though it's illegal to record inside someone's home.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 5, 2015

Oregon Campus Shooter Killed Himself

The shooter behind the deadly rampage at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, apparently committed suicide after exchanging gunfire with officers, Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin said.

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