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Patrolby StaffNovember 18, 2024

Chicago Mayor Told Not to Attend Slain Officer’s Funeral

"The family of Officer Enrique Martinez continues to be in my prayers as they prepare to lay him to rest. I heard from the family and am honoring their request and will no longer plan to attend the honors funeral services," the mayor's statement read.

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Commandby StaffNovember 15, 2024

New LAPD Chief Says Crime Statistics Skewed by Unreported Incidents

Chief Jim McDonnell voiced concern about the perception of disorder — and the reality that crimes are going unreported because some believe nothing will be done to investigate.

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Investigationsby StaffNovember 15, 2024

Officer Dies from Medical Event While Driving to Testify in Murder Trial

An off-duty Gretna police officer spotted the vehicle and stopped to check on the driver. The officer called for emergency services and New Orleans police after realizing that the sergeant was in distress.

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Patrolby StaffNovember 14, 2024

Phoenix Officers Save Driver from Car Submerged in Pool

In the video released by Phoenix PD, the officer uses a metal rod to break through the sunroof and pulls the motorist out of the car.

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Special Unitsby StaffNovember 14, 2024

Georgia K-9 Killed in Shootout, Suspect Fatally Shot by Handler

To end the pursuit, a Coweta County deputy performed a PIT maneuver, forcing the vehicle to stop. The deputy then deployed K-9 Titan to assist in apprehending the suspect.

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Patrolby StaffNovember 13, 2024

Activists Call for Firing of Chicago Officers Allegedly on Oath Keepers List

Chicago police have declined to take disciplinary action against those officers. Now there are calls for Mayor Brandon Johnson to establish a civilian task force.

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Patrolby StaffNovember 13, 2024

Colorado Officer Shoots Mountain Lion on School Campus

Officers coordinated with Colorado Parks and Wildlife but wildlife officers had a long travel time to the scene. Greeley officers tried to contain the mountain lion, and the department issued warning telling people not to enter the area.

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Patrolby StaffNovember 13, 2024

House Passes Bill that Could Restore Full Social Security Benefits to Officers

H.R. 82 aims to eliminate two Social Security provisions in the U.S., the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).

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Patrolby StaffNovember 13, 2024

Western North Carolina Agency Releases Video Showing Local Responders' Hurricane Experience

"When we did the [video], we wanted to show the night of the storm and the day after and how devastating and violent the storm was," Black Mountain Police Chief Steve Parker said.

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Patrolby StaffNovember 12, 2024

Trump Reportedly Picks South Dakota’s Noem to Head DHS

As Homeland Security secretary, Noem would oversee a number of key federal agencies including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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