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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2021

Man Accused of Faking Medical Emergency in Times Square for YouTube Video, Police and EMS Responded

The video shows NYPD officers smashing the car windows when the door doesn’t budge, and pulling out Saroya to check his vitals.

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Point of Lawby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2021

Case Against Former Atlanta Officer Over Rayshard Brooks Shooting Transferred to Attorney General by New DA

In a letter sent Wednesday to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, newly elected Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis cited the conduct of former DA Paul Howard in her request to have the case transferred.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2021

NYPD Officer Charged with Sexual Exploitation of Children

An NYPD officer has been accused of possessing sexual videos and photos of minors, whom he allegedly targeted on Twitter and other social media platforms, federal prosecutors said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2021

Arizona FOP Asks YouTube to Remove Auditors who Harass Police Officers for Profit

"The auditors then use YouTube channels like 'Pigs Under Pressure' to post and livestream their profane rants, monetizing the videos through YouTube clicks and advertising," the union said in a statement. Auditors are also funded by donations from their viewers.

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Vehicle Opsby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2021

Michigan Sheriff Makes the Case for Assigned Take-Home Cars

Vehicles are currently shared by two deputies, and the change would allow the department to keep vehicles for six years instead of three. This would also reduce employee contact, which is important during the pandemic. It would take a few years to build up the fleet, but wouldn’t cost the county extra.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2021

Ohio Chief Steps Down Over Controversial Police Shootings

Columbus Police Division Chief Thomas Quinlan will move into the role of deputy chief for the department as the city conducts a national search for his replacement, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther announced Thursday.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2021

Some Oregon Legislators Want to Create Police Use-of-Force Database

A bill heard by the Oregon House subcommittee Wednesday would require the state Criminal Justice Commission to create a new public database that captures reports on the use or threatened use of force by each police or corrections officer.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2021

140 Officers were Injured in Capitol Riot, Officials Say

“I have officers who were not issued helmets prior to the attack who have sustained head injuries,” Gus Papathanasiou, Capitol Police union chairman, said in a statement Wednesday. “One officer has two cracked ribs and two smashed spinal discs and another was stabbed with a metal fence stake, to name some of the injuries.”

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2021

Texas Officers Rescue 2 People from Burning SUV

Body camera footage captured the moments officers worked to get the passengers out of the burning car, local firefighters still en route. In the video, the officers can be heard deliberating the different ways to rescue the passengers and getting the fire somewhat under control.

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Technologyby Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2021

Illinois Chief Says Department Will Ditch Body Cameras if Reform Law Signed by Governor

Chief Patrick Kreis says the legislation could make officers criminally responsible if their cameras fail to record an incident.

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