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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 8, 2015

Video: Tens of Thousands Attend Funeral for Slain NYPD Officer

Before the procession, a solemn quiet was only broken by the sound of bagpipes as Moore's hearse was driven to the overflowing St. James Roman Catholic Church. A sea of officers in dress uniforms from as far as California, Louisiana and Canada lined the street in salute.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 7, 2015

Mass. PD to Stop Arresting Addicts Who Request Help

Under the city's plan, addicts who seek help at the Gloucester police station will be paired immediately with on-call volunteers — called "angels" — who will take them to an emergency room, if necessary, and help find detox, treatment, and other services afterward.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 7, 2015

Baltimore Police Investigation Doesn't Support Some of Prosecution's Charges

The Baltimore police investigation into the death of Freddie Gray doesn't support some of the charges, including the most serious, filed by the Baltimore City State's Attorney, potentially allowing lawyers representing the police officers the opportunity to undercut the prosecution.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 7, 2015

Muslim Woman Receives Other Offers After Quitting Ohio Police Academy Over Hijab Policy

If the Columbus (Ohio) Police Division doesn't change its policy banning head scarves for female Muslim officers, Ismahan Isse might have a couple of options outside Ohio.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 7, 2015

FLEOA Issues Cease and Desist Order to TSA for Policy That Places Federal Air Marshals' Lives at Risk

Today, FLEOA announced that it has issued a Cease and Desist order to the TSA for persistent actions betraying Federal Air Marshals' identities, placing their lives unnecessarily at risk.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 7, 2015

L.A. Police Union Responds to Beck's Comments on Officer-Involved Shooting

In response to LAPD Chief Charlie Beck's statement regarding the officer-involved shooting in Venice Beach late last night, the president of the Los Angeles Police Protective League released the following statement.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 7, 2015

Pennsylvania Detective Dies of Apparent 'Cardiac Event' While Serving Warrants

Det. Paul J. Koropal was participating in the execution of federal search warrants at 11 locations in Fayette County at the time of the medical emergency.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 7, 2015

Video: Fugitive Apprehended After 56 Years on the Run

An Ohio man was arrested in Melbourne, Fla., 56 years after he escaped from custody. Frank Harold Freshwaters' long run to freedom ended Monday afternoon with a knock at the door.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 7, 2015

Texas Gunman Planned To Join ISIS, Messaged Recruiter On Social Media

One of the gunmen who targeted a Muhammed cartoon contest in Texas planned to join the Islamic State and purportedly messaged a recruiter in the weeks prior to the attack.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•May 7, 2015

Medal of Valor Nomination Period Opens in May

The nomination period for the 2014-2015 Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor opens May 29, 2015. This medal is the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer.

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