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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 22, 2020

Denver Police Use Patrol Car to Stop Machete-Wielding Assailant

Officers with the Denver Police Department were forced to use at least one patrol vehicle to stop a rampaging assailant armed with a machete on Thursday morning.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 21, 2020

Good Samaritan, Former Gang Member Moved Wounded Houston Officer Out of Kill Zone

“But when the shooting rang out, he didn’t just continue to film, like so many people are doing in this upside-down world. This young African-American male, who told me he was a gang member, that his life was way out there, but he’s found God and has turned his life around. He went and helped Officer Waller,” Chief Art Acevedo said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 21, 2020

Man Accused of Killing Houston Officer Could Have Been Arrested Sunday

Since Sunday, Elmer Rolando Manzano’s estranged wife had twice called police alleging domestic violence, but in neither case was the suspect charged or taken into custody.

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Patrolby Staff WriterOctober 21, 2020

Louisville Officer Shot During Breonna Taylor Warrant Service Breaks Silence

"There was so much disinformation out. This is not relatable to George Floyd. This is nothing like it. This is not Ahmaud Arbery. It’s nothing like it," Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly said.

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Technologyby Staff WriterOctober 21, 2020

Portland Activist Plans to Use Facial Recognition to ID Police

“I am involved with developing facial recognition to in fact use on Portland police officers, since they are not identifying themselves to the public,” Christopher Howell said during the meeting.

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Commandby Staff WriterOctober 21, 2020

Departing Seattle Officers Slam Local Politicians, Mayor Says Police are "Valued"

In one exit interview, an officer wrote, in part, “The City Council has made it apparent that maintaining adequate staffing to keep the city or the officers [safe] that work there is not a priority for them.”

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Commandby Staff WriterOctober 21, 2020

Former Seattle Chief Takes Job as Local TV News Analyst

"At a time when we are reporting extensively on issues of law enforcement, our audiences will benefit from hearing her unique expertise and insider’s perspective,” KING 5 news director Pete Saiers said in a statement.

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Technologyby Staff WriterOctober 21, 2020

First Sessions of the Free POLICE Technology Experience to Focus on Body Cameras, Recording Policies

The POLICE Technology Experience (PTE) will kick off Wednesday Oct. 28 with a discussion of mobile law enforcement technology focusing on how body-worn camera technology is advancing to help agencies comply with their recording policies.

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Commandby Staff WriterOctober 21, 2020

Santa Monica Chief Steps Down After Criticism Over Riot Response

The police chief of the Los Angeles-area beach city of Santa Monica is stepping down amid anger over her department's response to protests and riots following the death of George Floyd.

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Vehicle Opsby Staff WriterOctober 21, 2020

Code 3 Announces New Thin, Highly Adaptable Lightbar

Code 3 has announced its latest Matrix Enabled lightbar, the Covert. Measuring only 1.6 inches high, the Covert features dual- or tri-color LED light heads and offers improved off-angle performance.

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