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Point of Lawby Staff WriterFebruary 3, 2021

Measure to Repeal Qualified Immunity Defeated in VA General Assembly

The legislation, which would have prohibited an officer from using sovereign or qualified immunity as a defense in court, was set aside to be studied by the Virginia Crime Commission.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2021

TX K-9 Handler and Dog Stop Carjacking

Sarver said he and suspect Christian Lee Guzman had an intense struggle, as Guzman tried to steal a car outside of San Marcos Premium Outlets. At the time, Sarver had no idea there were two girls, a 10 and 15-year-old, inside the car. Then they started screaming.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2021

2 Atlanta Officers Fired During Summer Unrest Reinstated

“Lawful use of force is never going to look good on video,” the officers' lawyer Lance LoRusso said. “You have to be trained to understand why the officers were doing what they were doing. There was a clear rush to judgement.”

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2021

Investigators Recommend No Charges for Officer who Killed Woman During Capitol Riot

The shooting of Ashli Babbitt remains under investigation by the DC Metropolitan Police, the US Attorney's Office in Washington, DC, and civil rights prosecutors, a routine process for shootings involving the Capitol Police.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2021

MS Deputy Shot and Killed Responding to Suicide Call

The slain deputy, Lt. Michael Boutte, was shot trying to get out of his vehicle, Sheriff Ricky Adam told local media. The suspect then fired at a second responding deputy who returned fire and wounded the suspect, Adam said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2021

Gunman Watched FBI Agents Approach Using Doorbell Camera, Then Opened Fire Through Door

Two veteran FBI agents were killed and three others wounded Tuesday morning around 6 a.m. when a gunman opened fire as the agents attempted to serve a search warrant at an apartment in Sunrise, FL, as part of a child-pornography probe.

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Vehicle Opsby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2021

New Houston Police Helicopter Named for Officer Killed in 2020 Crash

"It means a lot to me and my family that so many people want to honor my son this way," Councilman Michael Knox said stifling tears. "Thank you."

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2021

3 Minneapolis Council Members Propose Replacing Police with Public Safety Department

Three Minneapolis City Council members introduced a proposal Thursday that would disband the city's police department and replace it with a new Department of Public Safety, while still keeping officers in the city.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2021

Fallen Capitol Officer to Lie in Honor in Rotunda

A ceremonial arrival will take place Tuesday night, and a viewing period will commence at 10 p.m. for members of the U.S. Capitol Police and continue overnight.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2021

Kansas City Police Rescue 6-Year-Old Used as Shield by Father

One of the officers used his Taser at the suspect to get him to drop the gun. The suspect responded by firing at the officers on the stairs, police say. One officer fell and injured his arm.

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