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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2023

Suspected CA Catalytic Converter Thief Run Over, Killed

During their investigation deputies learned the victim, who was asleep in the Ford Excursion, heard a sawing noise underneath her vehicle, started the SUV and put it in reverse before realizing that she had run over the suspect and stopped.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2023

Death Penalty Sought for Accused Vegas Cop Killer

Tyson Hampton, 24, is facing charges of murder, battery, battery constituting domestic violence, four counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault and 19 counts of illegally discharging a weapon, court records show.

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Commandby Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2023

Newsweek: Apprenticeships Would Improve Police Training

Unlike the shorter police academies, future officers serve as apprentices or cadets for a two-to-three-year program involving comprehensive learning through years of field experience and classroom instruction.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterFebruary 14, 2023

Proposed CA Bill Would End Use of K-9s During Arrests

Assembly Bill 742’s supporters, which include the NAACP and ACLU, say the use of police K-9s has been a mainstay in America’s history of racial bias and violence against Black Americans and people of color.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2023

New San Francisco DA Plans to Drop Charges Against Former Officer Over Deadly Shooting

Jenkins said in a letter sent Wednesday to Attorney General Rob Bonta that she intends to drop the charges against San Francisco police officer Christopher Samayoa at a March 1 hearing.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2023

CA Sheriff’s Office Creates Humorous Ex-Valentine’s Video

The Stanislaus (CA) Sheriff’s Office has released a humorous offering a people a chance to give their criminal exes a special valentine gift by turning them in.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2023

CO Officer Dies from Injuries Suffered Falling from Bridge

"It is with extreme sadness that we at the Fountain Police Department notify the public that K-9 Officer Julian Becerra has succumbed to the injuries he suffered during an on-duty incident that occurred on February 2, 2023,” Fountain PD said in a statement.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 10, 2023

CO Officer Injured in Fall from Bridge on Life Support

“Officer Becerra is currently on life support and surrounded by his family and friends,” Fountain police spokesperson Lisa Schneider said in the news release.

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Commandby Staff WriterFebruary 10, 2023

Atlanta-Area Agency Facing Critical Officer Shortage

As of last month, it employed 690 officers out of an authorized strength of 939, leaving more than a quarter of sworn officer positions vacant. Additionally, about 120 of the filled positions are recruits that have not completed training, according to the police department.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 9, 2023

FL Motorcycle Officer Killed in Single Vehicle Crash

Pembroke Pines officer Charles Herring reportedly encountered a fallen palm frond. When he swerved to avoid it, he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a tree.

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