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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2020

Victim Toll in Canadian Rampage Shooting Rises to 22

Authorities with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police announced on Tuesday that the death toll in the rampage shooting in Nova Scotia has risen to 22 individuals—and may increase as they investigate various crime scenes left behind by the killer over many hours of his attacks.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2020

NYPD Reports that it Has Lost 29 Officers to COVID-19

The New York Police Department said it has lost another member to COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus-related NYPD deaths to 29.

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Command•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2020

Interim California Chief Named as Permanent Chief of Department

The Bakersfield (CA) Police Department has named Assistant Chief Greg Terry as the new chief for the agency.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2020

Maine Police Department Pokes Fun at "4/20 Holiday" on Facebook

In a pun-filled social media post the Freyburg (ME) Police Department poked some fun at the unofficial holiday celebrating the consumption of marijuana and marijuana-based "edible" products.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2020

Police Impostor Conducts Traffic Stop on Off-Duty Indiana Lieutenant

An Indianapolis man was arrested and charged with impersonating a police officer after he attempted to conduct a traffic stop on an off-duty lieutenant with the Southport (IN) Police Department.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 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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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 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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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 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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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 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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Training•by Staff Writer•April 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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