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Patrolby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2021

Biden Backs Police Reform Bill Banning Chokeholds and Ending Qualified Immunity

The bill would ban all neck restraints, including chokeholds and the kind used on Floyd as well as no-knock warrants in drug cases. It would also end the application of the doctrine of qualified immunity for law enforcement officers.

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Patrolby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2021

Police Warn of Possible March 4 Attack on U.S. Capitol

"The United States Capitol Police (USCP) Department is aware of and prepared for any potential threats towards members of Congress or towards the Capitol complex," USCP said in a statement Wednesday.

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Patrolby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2021

Chicago Mayor, Police Superintendent Announce Warrant Reforms

On Wednesday, Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown joined Mayor Lori Lightfoot in unveiling an array of proposed reforms to the policies outlining what happens before, during and after search warrants are executed by Chicago police officers.

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Technologyby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2021

PowerDMS Introduces New Data Analytics Capabilities

PowerDMS has introduced new data analytics capabilities to its cloud-based policy management platform for public safety. Using the new features, compliance professionals will have advanced data and insights at their fingertips, so that they can efficiently spot trends and make timely decisions to maintain compliance and better mitigate risk.

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Commandby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2021

Black Florida SRO Fired Over Using N-Word

Officer Delvin White, who served in a local middle school, was fired for “violations of policy that prohibit discriminatory conduct,” said a news release. He was an eight-year veteran of the department.

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Point of Lawby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2021

Democratic Leaders in Congress Pushing for End of Qualified Immunity

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and former Rep. Justin Amash, a Libertarian from Michigan, first introduced the legislation last year in the wake of anti-police protests and riots following the in-custody death of George Floyd.

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Trainingby Staff WriterMarch 2, 2021

InVeris Training Solutions Introduces Immersive Virtual Reality Training, CA POST Buys 50

The VR-DT was chosen in August 2020 by California POST following a competitive procurement process for its VR Force Options Simulator requirement. InVeris will deliver 50 systems during a six-month period as part of a $2.6 million contract award with the option for up to $5 million in additional systems and related equipment.

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Patrolby Staff WriterMarch 2, 2021

New York Officer Saves Choking Infant

Riverhead, NY, Police Sgt. Jill Kubetz saved the life of a choking infant Monday morning.

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Patrolby Staff WriterMarch 2, 2021

NC Murder Suspect Under House Arrest Leads Deputies on High-Speed Chase

According to Cabarrus County deputies, the suspect drove off during a traffic stop. They said he eventually stopped and ran into his home. A gun was reported found inside his car.

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Commandby Staff WriterMarch 2, 2021

Texas Officer Fired Over "Racially Insensitive" Social Media Post

The officer was fired after an internal affairs investigation found that she was the source of the social media post, which was discovered by another officer Feb. 5

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