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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2021

NV Trooper Dies 2 Days After Being Struck by Vehicle During Pursuit

Trooper Micah May was hit by a car that was being chased on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas by other NHP troopers. The driver reportedly stole the car before leading officers on a chase that covered about 20 miles.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 29, 2021

Judge Finds Cause to Prosecute WI Officer Cleared in Multiple Shootings

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Glenn Yamahiro said Wednesday that there is probable cause that Officer Joseph Mensah committed a crime of homicide when he killed Jay Anderson Jr.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 29, 2021

L.A. Police Commission's New President Rejects Defund Movement

“Our communities of color that are most impacted by crime, many of which have seen the homicide rate rise above 30% this year, cannot afford to go without law enforcement,” William Briggs said in prepared remarks, which he delivered after unanimous appointment by his Police Commission colleagues.

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Trainingby Staff WriterJuly 29, 2021

1 Year After Defunding, DC Mayor Wants More Police

MPD normally hires approximately 250 officers each year. Last year, after the DC Council reduced MPD’s budget by $15 million, the department was left with a near empty hiring pipeline, which had an immediate and significant impact on recruiting new police officers.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 29, 2021

Former MO Chief who Saved Child from Pond, Pleads Guilty to Attacking Child's Father

The father had reportedly walked into the police station in December 2018 and said he had tried to drown his 6-month-old daughter in a nearby pond, police said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 28, 2021

After Defunding Seattle Mayor Says City Needs to Hire More Police

Mayor Jenny Durkan added that the weekend violence is a "reminder" that there are certain emergency situations that require sworn police officers.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 28, 2021

Nevada Trooper Struck, Critically Injured Deploying Spikes During Vehicle Pursuit

During the incident, one trooper, Micah May, attempted to deploy spikes to stop the vehicle. At that time, the suspect hit the trooper with their vehicle.

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Commandby Staff WriterJuly 28, 2021

Tampa Chief Announces He is Retiring

“It’s been an honor of a lifetime to help lead this department, to serve and protect this great community,” Chief Brian Dugan said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 28, 2021

Tampa Offering Signing Bonus to Mental Health Professionals Willing to Team with Patrol Officers

The Tampa Police Department will soon have officers and mental health professionals in the same vehicle on patrol.

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Commandby Staff WriterJuly 28, 2021

City Manager Names Finalists for Austin Police Chief

“I am excited about the diverse slate of individuals we have identified for this position,” said City Manager Spencer Cronk. “I look forward to discussing with them how we can accomplish the goals of the community and the City Council.”

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