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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 19, 2015

Final Report of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing Released

President Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing released its final, 116-page report on Monday after six months of work.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 19, 2015

Video: University Removes Mural Celebrating Fugitive Cop Killer

Marquette University has removed a mural that celebrated Assata Shakur, a convicted cop killer who is on the FBI's Most Wanted list under her birth name, Joanne Chesimard.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 19, 2015

Pennsylvania Officer Wounded, Suspect Dead Following Shooting

A man who was being served a warrant opened fire and hit a police officer in the shoulder, investigators said. Police returned fire, killing the man.

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Supreme Court Sides With Police in Confrontations With Mentally Disabled

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that police cannot be sued for using force against people with mental disabilities when their constitutional right to privacy is not clear.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•May 19, 2015

Manhunt Underway After Mississippi Deputy Beaten and Cut

A multi-agency manhunt is under way after a deputy was beaten and cut during a traffic stop in Pearlington, Miss., on Monday evening, Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 19, 2015

Arsonist Targets New Jersey Police Station

The alleged arsonist didn’t succeed in his or her attempt to burn down the Tewksbury Township (N.J.) Police Department.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 19, 2015

Obama Signs 'Blue Alert' Law to Protect Police

President Obama has signed into law a measure that will require instant nationwide "Blue Alerts" to warn about threats to police officers and help track down the suspects who carry them out.

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Investigations•by Staff Writer•May 18, 2015

SceneDoc Announces Major Upgrade to Its Mobile Evidence Collection

SceneDoc 3.0 new features include more powerful multimedia/video/audio capabilities, multi-factor authentication for signing in, CJIS-capability, a home screen for quick launching modules, as well as allowing multiple users for one device. The platform’s data synchronization system now automatically syncs with the cloud so command/supervisors can get case updates as it happens.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 18, 2015

Officer Who Shot Tony Robinson Wants to Return to Madison PD Duty After Being Cleared by DA

The officer remains on paid leave, pending an internal investigation to see if he violated MPD policies during the incident. That review could still subject him to department sanctions or firing. It has not been completed, officials said, but its results are expected soon.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 18, 2015

Houston Officer Struck, Killed During Vehicle Pursuit while Laying Spike Strips

McClelland said gunshots were fired during the chase. He said the suspect climbed out of the U-Haul vehicle and carjacked the driver of a mini-van. He pushed the driver out of the van and continued to lead officers on the chase along Kirkwood.

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