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Point of Lawby Staff WriterOctober 28, 2022

Chicago Demands Officers Pay Legal Fees for Failed Suit Against City

Nearly 100 current and former SWAT team members filed a federal lawsuit claiming the city was violating federal labor standards and Illinois wage laws by not paying them for time they spent working but were unpaid.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 28, 2022

Cop Killer Who Asked TX Jury for Death Penalty Gets His Wish

According to trial evidence, Solis shot the 42-year-old deputy multiple times during a Sept. 27, 2019, traffic stop in a residential cul-de-sac 18 miles northwest of Houston. The deputy was returning to his patrol car when Solis shot him from behind.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 27, 2022

Off-Duty CA Officer Shoots Self, Kills Bystander While Cleaning Gun

Officer Francisco Villicana was cleaning his personal gun Friday around 5:45 p.m. in Salinas when he mistakenly fired the single round that killed Luis Alfredo Ferro-Sanchez, police said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 27, 2022

Colorado Officer was Called “Incompetent” Before Patrol Car was Hit by Train Seriously Injuring Suspect

The Platteville Police Department hired the officer directly from another agency, where he had come under intense criticism from both subordinates and commanders, who expressed deep and ongoing concerns about his ability as a police officer.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 27, 2022

Man Gets 7.5 Years for Dragging Officer into Crowd During Jan. 6 Riot

In their own pre-sentencing memorandum, prosecutors said as the crowd retreated, Head "wrapped his arm around Officer Fanone's neck and emitted a sickening yell to his fellow rioters — 'I've got one,'" dragging the officer into the mob.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 27, 2022

WI Trooper Lends Assistance to Injured Eagle

He protected the eagle with his cruiser while he called the Wisconsin DNR for assistance and escorted the eagle to safety as it crossed the road and bedded down in tall grass.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 27, 2022

3 MA Cops Injured Apprehending Man Reported Urinating at Former Workplace

The officer was eventually able to break free when Miron switched into reverse, again striking the cruiser. Police say he then drove around the parking lot at a high rate of speed, forcing officers to run out of the way to avoid being hit.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 27, 2022

MA Pursuit Ends with Car Crashing into Living Room

The resident says he had just stood up to get a snack when the car plowed through the wall, which he described as sounding like a bomb going off.

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Technologyby Staff WriterOctober 26, 2022

Skyfire and DroneSense Partner to Help Agencies Implement Drone as First Responder Programs

Skyfire will work with agencies and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to get faster regulatory approvals—including beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operation—appropriate training for both DFR and tactical UAS response, program site selection and more.

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Commandby Staff WriterOctober 26, 2022

Richmond Chief Resigns, Acting Chief Appointed

The mayor said in a statement, “At my behest, CAO Saunders will conduct a nationwide search in order for the City to find the best-qualified candidate and fit for the department and the community.”

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