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Patrolby StaffOctober 25, 2024

Maryland Officer Faces Attempted Murder Charge for On-Duty Shooting

For reasons still being investigated, the officer aimed and fired one shot at a man who had crossed the median and walked past him after a brief conversation, officials said.

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Commandby StaffOctober 25, 2024

Pittsburgh’s Chief Resigns to Keep Basketball Referee Job

The chief said in a press release Oct. 17 that he planned to return to refereeing NCAA basketball games — an announcement that surprised some city officials who were under the impression he’d given up the side job when he was tapped as chief in May 2023.

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Commandby StaffOctober 24, 2024

Birmingham Police Chief Steps Down

Deputy Chief Michael Pickett will serve as interim chief for the Alabama city. Additionally, Capt. Edmond Hanks was promoted to interim assistant chief.

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Patrolby StaffOctober 24, 2024

With Weed Legalization Likely, Florida Officials Worry About Stoned Driving

Florida Highway Patrol Lieutenant Channing Taylor says that messaging on the dangers of high driving will also be critical to helping save lives if recreational marijuana becomes the law of the land.

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Patrolby StaffOctober 24, 2024

Michigan Deputies Named National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund September 2024 Officers of the Month

Deputy Nicole Miron and Deputy Anthony Gross are being honored for their actions when they performed a life-saving act along a busy stretch of highway to assist a driver experiencing a medical emergency.

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Commandby StaffOctober 23, 2024

San Jose Promotes Acting Chief to Permanent Chief

Chief Paul Joseph joined the department in 1994 and has served in a number of roles during his 30-year career in San Jose.

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Patrolby StaffOctober 23, 2024

Los Angeles City Council Candidate Recorded Saying “F the Police”

Jurado responded by referencing a lyric from the anthem song created by Los Angeles-born rap group N.W.A. on its album "Straight Out of Compton," saying: “Yeah, what’s the rap verse? ‘F#*k the Police.’ That’s how I see them."

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Patrolby StaffOctober 23, 2024

California Officers Launch Drone at Scene to Takedown Burglary Suspect

Police say they arrived at the scene around 2:55 a.m., launched a drone, and saw the suspect walking away from the target vehicle, getting into a vehicle, and driving away.

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Patrolby StaffOctober 22, 2024

MD Police Release Video of Fatal Shooting of Man Armed with Grill Fork

A critical incident briefing video released by the Montgomery County Department of Police shows the officer-involved shooting that killed a man armed with a grill fork. The officer ordered the man to drop the knife, as it appeared to be from the officer’s

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Patrolby StaffOctober 22, 2024

VA Troopers Save Woman from Submerged Car

Two state troopers in Virginia rescued a woman from her submerged car earlier this week by pulling her through the sunroof. The state agency said the car left the roadway and ended up in the retention pond near Interstate 66.

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