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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 12, 2020

Multiple Officers Wounded in Gunfight with California Gunman, Suspect Killed

Police say officers reported to the shooting and came under fire from the suspect, who had been hiding in a riverbed. Two more officers were shot in pursuit of Lira, before he was shot himself.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterJune 12, 2020

Police Dog on Children's Cartoon Draws Fire on Twitter

Social media users targeted Chase, saying “Euthanize the police dog,” “Defund the paw patrol," and "All dogs go to heaven, except the class traitors in the Paw Patrol.”

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 12, 2020

Boston Music School Apologizes for Letting Police Use Bathrooms

In a joint statement Wednesday night, Berklee President Roger Brown, chief financial officer Mac Hisey, and public safety chief David Ransom said the college had heard expressions of anger and betrayal from their community, after giving Boston police officers access to the Back Bay school’s restrooms.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 12, 2020

San Francisco Mayor Wants Officers to No Longer Respond to Non-Criminal Calls

On such calls, Breed wants police replaced by trained and non-armed professionals who she said would be better equipped to handle situations like neighbor disputes, school discipline interventions or behavioral health crises.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 12, 2020

Miami-Dade Police Department Bans Chokeholds

“This decision was based on a multiple of factors to include officer and public safety, feedback from policing professionals, members of our community, local leaders and officials,” Ramirez said on Twitter. The director also said he chose to change the policy after speaking with members of the Police Executive Research Forum.

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Special Unitsby Staff WriterJune 12, 2020

Louisville Prohibits No-Knock Warrants

"In the aftermath of the tragic killing of Breonna Taylor, it is clear that the danger of these type of warrants pose to civilians and police officers is greater than their benefit," Mayor Greg Fischer said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 12, 2020

Florida Restaurant Declared "Safe Haven" for Police

“To all police officers, Sheriff deputies, marshals, or any law enforcement officer, The Local Fresh Grill will always be a safe haven for you, a place where you can come and enjoy your lunch knowing that I have your back.”

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 11, 2020

NBA Legend Charles Barkley Dismisses "Defund Police" Movement

NBA legend Charles Barkley said in an interview that the movement to "defund police" is misguided.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 11, 2020

Off-Duty Chicago Officer Dies of Apparent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

An off-duty officer with the Chicago Police Department has died and a woman is in critical after a carbon monoxide leak earlier this week.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJune 11, 2020

Former Head of Seattle Police Union Comments on Officers Abandoning Station

"It is beyond me that you could let a taxpayer funded building go by the wayside."

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