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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2021

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Under Fire Over Rally Planning, Riot Response

Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer said he wants to give police "the benefit of the doubt" and hopes they were attempting to de-escalate Wednesday's events when they appeared to let rioters inside the legislative building.

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Patrolby David GriffithJanuary 7, 2021

Dozens of DC Metro Officers Injured in Capitol Riot Response

Thrown projectiles, irritant sprays, and hand-to-hand violence were used on his officers as they made 25 arrests over curfew violations after 6 p.m., DC Metro Police Chief Robert J. Contee said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2021

Lone Capitol Officer Tried to Stop Protesters in Building with Baton

The officer is seen reaching for his holstered handgun before picking up a baton from the floor and swinging it at the rioters as he backs away from the surging crowd.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2021

SC Deputy Killed in Patrol Vehicle Crash

he Marion County Sheriff's Office reported on Facebook that Deputy Jonathan David Price, 29, died Wednesday night in an on-duty crash.

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Vehicle Opsby Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2021

Michigan Agency Buys Electric Ford Mustangs

The all-electric vehicles are new to the market, and the city does not expect to receive the vehicles until the fall, according to a city memo. The AWD models will address winter weather concerns, and the vehicle is rated at 210 miles per charge.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2021

Civilian Helps MN Trooper in Roadside Fight with DUI Suspect

“I saw a tussle and a fist flying and was like, ‘Oh, let me check it out.’ As I got closer and approached above him, I saw he had the officer’s gun,” Vincent Williams said. “I said, ‘Let the gun go,’ and I asked the officer, ‘Do you feel comfortable grabbing your Taser?’ He said, Hold him.'”

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2021

Mural Honors Heroism of Nashville Officers During Christmas Bombing

A new mural in Nashville honors the six Metro Police officers who ran to danger and saved lives before the Christmas Day bombing.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2021

Angry Trump Supporters Breach Police Barricades, Swarm into Capitol Wreaking Havoc

One officer has reportedly been transported to the hospital. There are reports of officers being assaulted.

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Commandby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2021

Louisville Fires 2 Officers Over Breonna Taylor Raid

A pair of Louisville police officers connected to the raid on Breonna Taylor's apartment last year were formally terminated from the force, a spokesperson for the Louisville Metro Police Department confirmed Wednesday.

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Commandby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2021

Former Atlanta Chief to Take Command in Louisville

Erika Shields, the former Atlanta police chief who stepped down in June after one of her officers fatally shot DUI suspect Rayshard Brooks, has been named the next chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department.

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