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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 26, 2015

Nebraska State Senator Says He'd Shoot Police Before He'd Shoot Terrorists

“I wouldn’t go to Syria, I wouldn’t go to Iraq, I wouldn’t go to Afghanistan, I wouldn’t go to Yemen, I wouldn’t go to Tunisia, I wouldn’t go to Lebanon, I wouldn’t go to Jordan, I would do it right here. Nobody from ISIS ever terrorized us as a people as the police do daily,” Chambers said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 26, 2015

Firing of Milwaukee Officer Upheld by Police Commission

Milwaukee's police chief was justified in firing a white officer who killed a black man during a scuffle last year, a panel of police commissioners ruled Monday night.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 26, 2015

Experts Weigh In on the Case of Pennsylvania Officer Facing Homicide Charges

A Hummelstown, Pa., police officer employed a TASER on David Kassick Feb. 2, but ended up fatally shooting him after he didn't obey commands to show his hands.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 26, 2015

Video: Dashcam Footage of Violent Michigan Arrest Triggers Investigation, Outrage

Inkster, Mich., Police have launched an internal investigation following a violent arrest that involved some of the department's officers.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 26, 2015

Albuquerque Officer Dies of "Medical Event" in Training

Police officials say officers were gathered for a role-play training when one of them suffered a catastrophic medical event. Officers began performing CPR, police say, and a medical director from the Albuquerque Fire Department also guided additional emergency procedures. The officer was transported to UNMH and police say he succumbed to the medical episode.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 26, 2015

Denver Driver Charged with Assault for Slamming into Bike Officers at December Protest

Booker, 42, is being held on suspicion of first-degree assault, vehicular assault, forgery and attempt to influence a public servant. Witnesses say Booker had a "medical condition" — what appeared to be a seizure — when he struck the officers.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 26, 2015

Streamlight Launches Ultrastinger LED

Streamlight Inc. has introduced the UltraStinger LED, featuring the latest in high-powered LED technology. The new light, which provides 1,100 lumens of blinding light and 65,000 candela for a far-reaching beam, is the most powerful model in the signature Stinger family.

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Vehicle Ops•by Staff Writer•March 25, 2015

RIBCraft Delivers Boat to Decatur Police Department

RIBCraft, manufacturer of professional grade rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) for safety professionals, law enforcement, and military agencies, announced the delivery of a specialized RIBCraft 7.8 for patrol and enforcement operations to the City of Decatur, Alabama.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 25, 2015

Video: Wisconsin Trooper Killed in Gunfight with Bank Robbery Suspect

Police say Wisconsin State Trooper Trevor Casper was shot during a standoff in Fond du Lac with a bank robbery suspect Tuesday evening. The suspect was killed during that exchange of gunfire.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 25, 2015

Video: San Jose Officer Ambushed and Killed at Domestic Call

A 14-year veteran San Jose police officer was killed Tuesday evening in a dramatic series of events that began with a call about a suicidal man and ended when police used explosives and a robot to breach the suspect's apartment, but found him dead.

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