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The indictment of the officer in the killing of 46-year-old John Geer, who had a holstered gun at his feet when he was shot, marks the first time in the 75-year history of the Fairfax County Police Department that an officer has faced criminal prosecution in connection with an on-duty shooting.
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The Detroit Police Department plans to join a growing number of law enforcement agencies in using body cameras for all officers.
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Brent Hanger, a 47-year-old WSP detective from Mount Vernon, was part of a statewide drug task force investigating a report of an illegal marijuana grow when he suffered a heart attack.
Read More →The more than 600 rounds that Stockton, Calif., police fired during a rolling gun battle with bank robbers last year that left a hostage dead by officers' bullets was "excessive" and "unnecessary," according to the Police Foundation, a research group based in Washington, D.C.
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L-3 Mobile-Vision's expanded ALPR solutions will now include fixed, portable and mobile LPR systems that can capture license plates at longer ranges, sharper angles and at higher speeds. This system can be implemented separately or combined
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Many LAPD officers are angry at the release of "Straight Outta Compton" ... because they feel the movie fuels hatred of police and compromises their safety.
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Deputy Carl Howell was a nine-year veteran of the Carson City Sheriff's office. He leaves behind a wife, Rachel Howell, and four small children ages 7-12 in Lyon County.
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“A lot of officers are being too cautious because of what’s going on in the media,” the officer, who asked to remain anonymous for the safety of his family, told CNN. “I hesitated because I didn’t want to be in the media like I am right now.”
Read More →The nine people played a part in the killing of Korey Kauffman, 26, or helped cover it up and mislead investigators, the officials said.
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Jeremie Shawn Kelly, 26, reportedly turned the gun on himself as a special operations team prepared to enter the house where he was taking refuge.
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