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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2022

WA Trooper Shot in Face, Vehicle Rammed

After his patrol car was rammed, he was then shot in the face by a suspect, deputies said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2022

FL Deputy Fatally Struck by Construction Equipment

The sheriff said Deputy Michael Hartwick had blocked two inside southbound lanes of the highway and was standing on the shoulder when he was struck by the front-loader, which was traveling about 20 mph.

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Commandby Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2022

Philadelphia Police Assigned Crimes from Unknown Locations to Disney World

More than 5,000 crimes—including 16 arsons, 50 homicides, and 298 auto thefts—were plotted to Disney World.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2022

Point Blank to Showcase New Tactical Modular Armor at NTOA 2022

The new Origin modular vest platform allows operators to quickly configure the platform from a low-vis concealment vest, up to a full coverage tactical vest and several iterations in between. SWAT team commanders, now have the ability to provide their team members with one, base platform that can be employed in wide variety of different configurations.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2022

Police in NC Tourist Town Coping with 34% Increase in Violent Crime

Chief David Zack says his department is down more than 100 sworn officers since May 2020, and that they are struggling to maintain visibility while "operating at almost 42% down every single day."

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2022

Retired NYPD Officer Rescues Driver After Car Plunges in NC Lake

The car had traveled off the roadway and crashed in the lake when the retired officer, who is also a local resident, happened to be passing by, fire officials said.

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Technologyby Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2022

Long Island Agency Asks NYPD for Help After Cyber Attack Cripples 911 Center

The NYPD is providing five additional call operators per tour to help handle the volume of calls. Once a call is received, instead of inputting the incident into a computer, the calls are made to dispatch officers.

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Technologyby Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2022

VirTra Receives Orders Worth $9 Million from 2 Federal Agencies

The orders consist of VirTra’s flagship V-300 and portable V-100 simulators, recoil kits and magazines, V-Threat-Fire devices and other accessories. Service plans are included as well as training and installation.

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Technologyby Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2022

Maker of Dyneema Sells Protective Material Business to Avient

The foundation of Avient Protective Materials is the technology and brand of Dyneema, advertised as the world's strongest fiber. The ultra-lightweight specialty fiber is 15 times stronger than steel and is used in body armor and other applications.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 21, 2022

NY Police Department and 911 Still Disrupted by Hackers

Officers are still unable to use their car computers to conduct background checks. Instead, the officers must use encrypted radio to contact state police or highway patrol for further information.

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