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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 20, 2015

Video: Ohio Officer Praised for Holding Fire During Attempted Suicide-by-Cop Incident

The New Richmond Police Department Web site says Kidder had been sworn in to join the village police force last April 16, after serving in Iraq as a Marine. One year later, he found himself facing his toughest police challenge so far. Kidder said dispatchers warned him Wilcox could try to force a "suicide by cop."

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 17, 2015

Oklahoma Volunteer Deputy Disputes Claim He Lacked Training

A 73-year-old Oklahoma volunteer deputy charged in the fatal shooting of a suspect in Tulsa went on national television Friday to counter criticisms of his qualifications.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 17, 2015

Video: Man Saved Miami Officer From Shooter

Thinking fast, Ramirez swerved his Dodge Caravan between the officer and the shooter, shielding the rookie officer. Then he opened the side door, pulled Officer Rosny Obas to safety, and sped off.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 17, 2015

Video: Teen Motorist Injured in Houston Police Chase, Officers Kill Suspect

The man who hit her, 41-year-old Frank "Trey" Shephard, was shot by two Houston PD officers after he finally stopped his car, and then appeared to reach back into his vehicle, police say.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 17, 2015

Video: Family of Fallen Phoenix Officer Donates Father's Pistol to Agency Museum

"This was his service gun, small and special; this is what he carried on him," said Davis, as he handled the custom made .357 snub nose that his family just donated to the Phoenix Police Museum.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 16, 2015

Video: LAPD on Citywide Tactical Alert; 1 Dead, 3 Injured in Shootings

Los Angeles police went on a citywide tactical alert Thursday after two shootings in Palms left one person dead and at least three others wounded, officials said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 16, 2015

FLEOA Urges Passage of Federal Public Safety Officer Retirement Equity Act

Today, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) pledged its full support for the passage of the Federal Public Safety Officer Retirement Equity Act. According to FLEOA, this bill would remedy an oversight in the 2006 Pension Protection Act by providing federal officers with the same tax protections that their state and local counterparts receive.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 16, 2015

Video: Illinois Officer, Gunman Shot During Search Warrant Service

A police officer and suspect were wounded when they were shot in a struggle for a gun as a cybercrimes team served a search warrant at a home in Edwardsville, Ill., Wednesday morning.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 16, 2015

U.S. Marshals Nab 7,100 Fugitives in 6-Week Nationwide Sweep

The U.S. Marshals Service says it rounded up 7,100 fugitives in a six-week nationwide sweep that focused on seven cities shown to have a high number of people wanted by the law.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 16, 2015

California Officer Shoots Woman Who Allegedly Rammed Undercover Car

She drove on a sidewalk on the dead-end street, hit several parked cars and rammed the undercover police vehicle, prompting at least one San Leandro, Calif., officer to open fire.

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