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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 13, 2015

President Barack Obama Commutes Sentences of 46 Drug Offenders

President Barack Obama commuted the prison sentences of 46 drug offenders, saying in a video posted online Monday that the men and women were not "hardened criminals" and their punishments didn't match the crimes they committed.

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Investigations•by Staff Writer•July 13, 2015

Drug Lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman Escapes From Mexico Prison

Drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, Mexico's most powerful drug lord, escaped sometime Saturday night from a maximum-security prison through a sophisticated mile-long clandestine passageway.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•July 13, 2015

Bill Protecting Civilians' Right to Record Officers Clears California Legislature

The California state legislature gave final passage Thursday to a measure that would affirm the public's right to record the actions of police officers. The bill now goes to the governor.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•July 13, 2015

Indianapolis Police Body Camera Program Ending

The body-camera pilot program that Indianapolis law enforcement officials have been testing for the past seven months will soon come to an end, and department leaders said Thursday that although they see value in continuing the program they are uncertain whether they can afford to.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 13, 2015

Video: Pennsylvania Officer Dies of Injuries from Fall During Chase

Scranton, Pa.’s police chief said early Sunday morning officer John Wilding, who was critically injured Saturday morning while chasing robbery suspects through the city’s west side.

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Training•by Staff Writer•July 13, 2015

Acquitted of Corruption, 6 Philly Officers Reinstated Via Arbitration

Six former Philadelphia police officers acquitted of corruption charges by a federal jury in May have won their jobs back through arbitration.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 10, 2015

Video: Arizona Volunteer Deputy Shot, Suspect Arrested

The Yavapai County (Ariz.) Sheriff's Office says one of its volunteers was shot in the hip Thursday night near Ash Fork.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 10, 2015

NYPD Sergeant Suspended After Allegedly Throwing Semen on Co-Worker

An NYPD sergeant has been suspended after a co-worker claimed he threw semen on her inside of police headquarters.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•July 10, 2015

Heroin Use Spikes Among Women, Higher-Income Groups

According to a study by the CDC and the FDA, Heroin use doubled among women and more than doubled among non-Hispanic whites. It increased dramatically among people with incomes above $50,000 and with private health insurance.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•July 10, 2015

TPG Releases Gen 2 of the Rapid Load-Out Bag Line

Tacprogear, manufacturer of tactical equipment used by professionals around the globe, has announced the new GEN 2 designs for the Rapid Load-Out Bag (RLO) line are now available for purchase. The RLO1 and RLO2 were designed to be an operator-friendly gear and travel bag, ready to carry all essential equipment no matter the mission.

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