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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 17, 2015

Man Grabs Chicago Officer's Gun

A Chicago man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after police say he fired a gun at police Saturday evening while two officers were arresting him for shoplifting.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 17, 2015

Video: Naked Burglary Suspect Shot by Officer After Gun Grab

San Diego police officers shot a naked suspected burglar Monday in Mira Mesa. As the two wrestled, police say the man tried to grab the officer's gun.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 17, 2015

Man Gets 30 years for 2013 Shooting of New York Officer

A Chinese national who had faced an attempted murder charge in connection with the August 2013 shooting of a Nassau County, N.Y., police officer in New Hyde Park pleaded guilty Tuesday to first-degree assault and first-degree burglary in exchange for a 30-year prison sentence.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 17, 2015

Singer Donates Guitar to Benefit Ailing Drug Dog

Officer Kevin Branscum said he was not prepared for the news that a donation from singer Carrie Underwood would help save his K-9 partner.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 17, 2015

Truck Driver Allegedly Chucks Fridge at Officers During Pursuit

A tractor-trailer driver threw items from his cab at police — including socks, shoes, and a small refrigerator — as he led them on a 34-mile chase in western Pennsylvania, authorities said Sunday.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 17, 2015

Spokane Use-of-Force Commission Praises Police Progress

In its final meeting before it disbands, the city’s Use of Force Commission lauded the improvements made by the Spokane Police Department in the last two years.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 17, 2015

N.J. Recruit Accepts Marriage Proposal at Academy Graduation

After she received her Mercer County (N.J.) Police Academy graduation certificate, Brittney Fornarotto's correction officer boyfriend dropped down on one knee and asked her to marry him before sliding a diamond ring on her finger.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•February 17, 2015

Torrey Pines Logic Releases Mini Thermal Imager

Utilizing a FLIR core, Torrey Pines Logic has developed an affordable thermal imager that is no larger than a mini red-dot sight.There are three models available: two consumer models for residential/hunting/outdoor and a ruggedized military/law enforcement model.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 16, 2015

Video: Los Angeles County Deputy Awarded Medal of Valor for Off-Duty Rescue

Deputy Jenna Underwood-Nunez, who was five months pregnant, was off-duty and camping with her family when she “observed a boy struggling in the lake about 100 yards from shore,” a White House statement said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 16, 2015

Denver Officer Writes Open Letter Criticizing Chief

A Denver officer wrote this angry open letter to Chief Robert White following an anti-police protest where the department's fallen officer memorial was defaced with red paint. Reportedly, officers were ordered to stand down during the attack on the memorial and not intervene. The letter was sent to local media.

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