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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 15, 2015

Former Louisiana Police Chief Given 1-Year Sentence for Tasing Prisoners

Dupuis, 57, of Mamou, pleaded guilty to one count of violation of an individual’s civil rights on April 13 and was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Court.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 15, 2015

Milwaukee Gun Store Ordered to Pay $6 Million to Wounded Officers

The ruling came in a negligence lawsuit filed by the officers against Badger Guns, a shop in suburban Milwaukee that authorities have linked to hundreds of firearms found at crime scenes. The lawsuit said the shop ignored several warning signs that the gun used to shoot the officers was being sold to a so-called straw buyer who was illegally purchasing the weapon for someone else.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 15, 2015

Delaware Officers Dragged, Injured by Suspect's Car

The officers attempted to wake Brewer, who reportedly reached for something in the car. The officers then opened the car door and attempted to take Brewer into custody. But Brewer reportedly put the vehicle in reverse and quickly accelerated.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 15, 2015

Texas Man Executed for 2001 Murder of Dallas Officer

James and three other uniformed officers were working off-duty at a local club when a brawl involving Escamilla and other men started. Escamilla pulled out a gun and opened fire on the officers as they tried to break up the fight.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 15, 2015

Video: Baltimore PD Breaks Up Sit-In Protest at City Hall Over Police Commissioner Selection

Baltimore police disbanded an overnight occupation of City Hall by activists who say they want a voice in the process of selecting a permanent police commissioner, and at least 16 people could be seen being led away to police vehicles early Thursday.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 15, 2015

Video: New DC Officer Proposes to Girlfriend at Academy Graduation

Graduation day took a surprise turn for one new Washington, DC, police officer and his girlfriend, who are now celebrating something else amazing: their engagement.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 14, 2015

Not Enough Evidence for Murder Charge in Memphis Officer's Death

An off-duty Memphis officer was not taking "official police action" when he was killed in a shootout with a neighbor, and there is not enough evidence to charge the neighbor with murder, says the chief.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 14, 2015

Woman Indicted on Murder Charge in Crash that Killed LAPD Officer

A grand jury has indicted a Pacoima, CA, woman on murder and other charges in connection with a 2014 crash that killed a Los Angeles police officer.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 13, 2015

Video: Grand Ole Opry Star John Conlee to Perform Law Enforcement Tribute Song on TV

Tomorrow morning on Fox & Friends, Grand Ole Opry member John Conlee will perform Walkin' Behind the Star, a tribute to law enforcement.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 13, 2015

Detroit Officers Oppose Pat Downs Before Entering Prison

Detroit police and Michigan corrections officials plan to meet Tuesday to discuss a controversial policy requiring officers to be patted down before entering the state-run Detroit Detention Center.

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