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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2021

After Law Removes NYPD from Commercial Enforcement Illegal Vendors, Gambling Hustlers Take Over Retail Area of Bronx

The March 2021 law moved enforcement away from cops and handed it over to the city Department of Consumer Affairs and Worker Protection.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2021

Off-Duty CA Officer Pulls 2 from Burning Wreck

One of the cars involved immediately caught fire after the crash, so Officer Mark Afanasev jumped in to help.

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Commandby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2021

Former Detroit Chief Exploring Run for MI Governor

James Craig's campaign said in a press release that a formal campaign launch and rallies will likely take place after Labor Day. For now, Craig is starting to raise money and will be going on a statewide listening tour.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2021

Portland Officers Declining Opportunity to Join Gun Violence Unit

The uniformed squad, dubbed the Focused Intervention Team, is designed to fight gun violence proactively with a patrol presence on Portland streets. The plan has been to have the team cover seven days a week to get guns off the street directed by police intelligence, identify people involved in recent shootings and “interrupt the cycle of violence.”

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Commandby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2021

CA Chief Faces No Confidence Vote from Officers

Santa Ana Police Officers Association President Gerry Serrano says the union is moving forward with a vote of no confidence in Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin, though the date of the vote hasn’t been made clear.

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Commandby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2021

Former Maryland Chief Named Next Capitol Police Chief

Chief Thomas Manger retired from the Montgomery County Police Department in April 2019. He has served 42 years as a police officer, having led the Fairfax County, Virginia, Police Department before taking the chief's job in Montgomery County.

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Technologyby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2021

Panasonic Announces New Fully Rugged Modular Toughbook 2-in-1

Panasonic says the Toughbook G2’s modular design supports the evolving demands of public safety users, offering increased flexibility and enhanced productivity. With three modular expansion areas and up to 36 different xPAK combinations, users can customize the Toughbook G2 to suit their needs.

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Point of Lawby Staff WriterJuly 20, 2021

Austin-Area DA Apologizes to Officer, Drops Charges of Excessive Force

On Tuesday, Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced the pending indictment against APD Officer Gregory Gentry was dismissed “in the best interest of justice."

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Patrolby Staff WriterJuly 20, 2021

AZ Officer Shoots Gunman, Ending Deadly Rampage Targeting EMTs and Firefighters

The suspect then left the scene of the house fire a second time, before ramming a police car that was responding to the incident, Magnus said. The driver, identified as Officer Danny Leon, an eight-year veteran of the Tucson Police Department, immediately got out and took cover.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterJuly 20, 2021

Investigators: LAPD Underestimated Explosive Weight Before Devastating Fireworks Accident

What was meant to be a safe detonation of homemade fireworks ended in an explosion that injured 17 people, including 11 law enforcement officers, on June 30.

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