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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 5, 2020

Off-Duty Houston Sergeant Kills Robbery Suspect on Bus

The chief said the officer, who was heading home at the time, confronted the suspect who had gotten on a bus.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 5, 2020

Seattle Protesters' Lawsuit Says Their Need to Buy Armor to Protect Against Police Riot Response Violates Their First Amendment Rights

The lawsuit claims that protesters who take part in these rallies have to face the possibility of police response and “must purchase expensive equipment to be assured that they will be able to protest safely.”

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 5, 2020

Chicago Officer Shot Responding to Domestic

When they arrived on the scene, they encountered the suspect who was on the third floor and engaged police in a conversation. Superintendent David Brown said officers engaged in de-escalation tactics, but the man began firing down at the officers who were on the ground level.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 4, 2020

Protest Targets Home of Colorado Officer Cleared in Fatal Shooting

In November, a grand jury ruled the officer-involved shooting of 19-year-old Bailey was justified, and cleared the involved officers, Alan Van't Land and Blake Evenson, of any wrongdoing.

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Command•by Staff Writer•August 4, 2020

Protesters March on Seattle Chief's Home, Met by Armed Neighbors

According to a statement from Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney, Best was not at the residence at the time of the protest, but she described the visit as large, aggressive, and concerning to neighbors.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 4, 2020

Michigan Officer Dies of Apparent Heart Attack

Sergeant Steven Splan was found unresponsive in the station shortly before midnight on Sunday. The 46-year-old officer reportedly suffered a heart attack.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 4, 2020

Nevada Officers Help Mother and 4 Kids in Need

Officers with the Reno Police Department recently gathered donations to help a woman and her four young children in a tough situation.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 4, 2020

Portland Protests Causing Millions in Overtime Costs for Police

The total overtime costs for the Portland Police Bureau through late July—the end of the last pay period—is almost $5.4 million. Further, accrued "comp time" will cost around $1.2 million.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 4, 2020

Man Armed with AK-47 Opens Fire on Pennsylvania Officers

The suspect is accused of opening fire last week on the cigar store employee after refusing to wear a mask inside the store, despite the clerk's explanation that it was required in order to be inside the shop.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•August 4, 2020

Phoenix Officer, 3 Small Children Injured in Vehicle Collision

An officer with the Phoenix Police Department and three small children were injured in a vehicle collision early Monday morning.

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