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Patrolby Staff WriterApril 23, 2020

Brother of Slain Texas Officer Authors Heartfelt Tribute on Facebook

The younger brother of Officer Justin Putnam of the San Marcos (TX) Police Department—who was shot and killed in the line of duty when he and other officers responded to a domestic assault incident at an apartment complex last week—posted a heartfelt and moving tribute on social media.

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Patrolby Staff WriterApril 22, 2020

NYPD Frustrated by Rise in Burglaries During Pandemic, Suspects Released "Immediately"

“The cops are out there making arrests for these burglaries. With the existing law, what’s happening is the individuals are being released immediately and that’s something that ultimately in the end will have to be fixed,” Commissioner Shea said.

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Patrolby Staff WriterApril 22, 2020

4 Australian Officers Hit by Truck and Killed During Traffic Stop

The fallen officers are two male constables, one female senior constable and one male senior constable. It is believed one of the officers was new to the force, while the others were more “seasoned and experienced”.

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Patrolby Staff WriterApril 22, 2020

World War II Vet Dies at 99 After Retiring as Texas' Oldest Certified Officer

The Marine veteran joined the Harris County SO at 70.

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Trainingby Staff WriterApril 22, 2020

MA State Police Academy Closed After Recruits Test Positive for COVID-19

All class members have been told to quarantine for 14 days as a preventative measure. They will also be tested for COVID-19 during that period.

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Patrolby Staff WriterApril 22, 2020

NJ Officers Help Save Life of Fellow Officer After His Heart Stops

The police department posted on Facebook that Officer Charles "Rob" Roberts' heart stopped from COVID-19 complications, and he was taken to Mountainside Hospital after officers and EMTs performed "life-saving measures."

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Technologyby Staff WriterApril 22, 2020

Budget Issues to Delay Nashville's Rollout of Body Cameras

For now, the Metropolitan Nashville PD's pilot program will continue. The city, Cooper said, is still waiting for conclusion from the initial implementation to make better vendor decisions and fine tune cost estimates for an increased program.

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Patrolby Staff WriterApril 21, 2020

Georgia Officer Killed in Crash with Alleged Drunk Driver

After the crash, a witness said they saw Cox remove two beer bottles from the Chevy and throw them into a trash can before emergency crews arrived. Investigating Georgia State Patrol troopers said they verified the witness’ account using surveillance footage.

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Patrolby Staff WriterApril 21, 2020

Accused Ohio Cop Killer Held on No Bond

A man accused of killing an Ohio police officer has been charged with aggravated murder and will be held in jail without bond, a judge ordered Tuesday.

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Patrolby Staff WriterApril 21, 2020

Nevada Officer Wounded, Assailant Killed in Gunfight

An officer with the Henderson (NV) Police Department was wounded and a gunman killed in an armed confrontation in a residential neighborhood on Sunday night.

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