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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2015

Video: Justice Department Demands Changes After Investigation Reveals Ferguson Uses Police to Generate Revenue

The report describes a city government that uses its police and courts as an ATM, tolerating a culture of police brutality while pressuring the police chief and court officials to increase traffic enforcement and fees without regard to public safety.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2015

Video: Federal Report Says Brown Shooting Justified, Clears Wilson

Specifically, the DOJ said there was "no evidence" to disprove Wilson's testimony that he feared for his safety, nor was there reliable evidence that Michael Brown had his hands up when he was shot.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2015

Widow of Ex-Officer Who Killed Daughters to Get Pension Benefits

Former White Plains Officer Glen Hochman, 52, had marked the “zero option” when he filed retirement papers weeks before gunning down daughters Alissa, 17, and Deanna, 13, in their sleep on Feb. 21 and shooting himself dead. Eldest daughter Samantha, 22, was away with his wife.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2015

Video: California Officers Sue, Claim Agency Retaliated After They Complained About Ticket Quotas

Six Whittier, Calif., police officers are suing the city, saying they faced retaliation when they complained and refused to meet alleged ticket and arrest quotas.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2015

LAPD Officers Injured in Another Struggle With Man on Skid Row

Four Los Angeles police officers were involved in a struggle with a man on skid row Wednesday after he tried to grab a television news camera and then scuffled with the officers, injuring three of them.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2015

Homeless Man Killed by LAPD was Wanted by U.S. Marshals

The federal warrant was issued Jan. 9 for Charley Saturmin Robinet after he didn’t provide monthly reports to a probation officer in November, December and January, Deputy U.S. Marshal Matthew Cordova said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2015

Georgia Officer Ambushed, Killed at Shots Fired Call

By the time officers arrived, the gunman had left the home and was roaming the neighborhood, the station reported. The officers were immediately fired upon, and as they ran for cover.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2015

Thermo Scientific Introduces New Handheld Explosives Detection Device That Uses Both FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy

The Gemini analyzer includes an extensive library that enables operators to identify unknown solids and liquids, from explosives and chemical warfare agents to industrial chemicals and precursors.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 3, 2015

Hawaii Officer Arrested After Bicycling Tourist Killed in Patrol Car Accident

The collision occurred on a notoriously dangerous stretch of the road. A steep incline where the crash occurred follows a bend in the road.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 3, 2015

Obama's Policing Task Force Calls for Independent Investigations of Officer-Involved Shootings

The report also suggests that local agencies adopt more of a community policing approach, minimize the use of military equipment at protests and rallies and have outside investigators look into police shootings.

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