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Widow of Fallen Officer Writes Letter to Nike Over Kaepernick Ad

"This man has thrown his support behind divisive anti-police groups, and donated money directly to a fugitive from justice who escaped prison after killing a police officer. I question the judgment of anyone who would put someone this controversial and divisive at the head of an advertising campaign, but it isn't my company to run."

Law enforcement survivor Sherry Graham-Potter wrote an open letter to Nike telling the story of her loss and how she put on this hat and started running after her husband was killed in the line of duty in 2005. (Photo: Sherry Graham-Potter/Facebook)

FOP Issues Statement in Response to Nike's Kaepernick Ad Campaign

"If Nike chooses to create an ad campaign featuring a former quarterback who describes cops as 'pigs' and makes large donations to the family of a convicted cop killer and wanted fugitive Joanne Chesimard, who murdered New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster in cold blood in 1973, they are free to do so."

Murder Charge Dropped in Hit-and-Run Death of Detroit Officer

Jonathan Cole, 19, is still facing charges of reckless driving causing death and failing to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in death, which are both felonies.

Officer Fadi Shukur of the Detroit Police Department was seriously injured in an August 4 hit-and-run. He died 10 days later. (Photo: Detroit PD)

Video: Man Running from Florida Officers Jumps into Water Full of Toxic Algae, Pleads for Help from Police

The blue-green algae isn’t only smelly — lifeguards and those who live close to water have taken to wearing masks to shield themselves from the stink — it’s also toxic. Scores of fish and other wildlife have been killed by the algae and people can be sickened if they breathe it in.

A man attempting to escape Florida police jumped into toxic algae and needed their help. (Photo: Cape Coral PD)

Man Slams Truck into Dallas TV Station, Rants About Police Shooting

At about 6:15 a.m., a man, identified by police as Michael Fry, crashed his pickup into the downtown Dallas TV station multiple times before he jumped out of the truck and began yelling, police said.

Dallas police arrested Michael Fry after he reportedly rammed a Fox TV station with a truck. (Photo: Dallas PD)

Off-Duty California Officer Kills Wife, Self in Shopping Mall

The Wheats continued arguing and moved into the parking lot, where Brad Wheat shot his wife multiple times before turning the gun on himself, the sheriff’s office reported.

U.S., 4 Other Nations Call for Lawful Access to Encrypted Mobile Device Data

Following officials’ annual meeting, known as the Five Country Ministerial (FCM), it was agreed there is an “increasing gap” between the ability of police to access data and the ability to “acquire and use the content of that data” in the courts. Nations complained end-to-end encryption—used in apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram—is also used by terrorists and criminals.

Blue Lives Matter Calls for Nike Boycott Over Kaepernick Ad

Many Americans who own Nike products have been burning or otherwise destroying them or giving them away in response to the announced ad campaign. People also responded angrily on social media with images of flag-covered coffins of fallen officers and military personnel representing real sacrifice vs. Kaepernick's career woes.

Blue Lives Matter has called for a boycott of Nike because of its 30th anniversary marketing campaign featuring ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. In 2016, his last season in the NFL, Kaepernick wore these pig socks in practice to make a statement about police. (Photo: Blue Lives Matter)

Texas Sheriff: Illegal Immigrants "Destroyed" Valued Search Dogs

The Aransas County (TX) Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post that two tracking dogs that have in the past been instrumental in locating individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s that wandered away from their homes were strangled by individuals believed to be in this country illegally.

South Carolina Man Shot at Officers While Fleeing Robbery Scene on Lawnmower

Two officers with the Cilo (SC) Police Department and a deputy with the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office were investigating the break in when they encountered a person riding a lawnmower who fired shots at the investigators. The two police officers then returned fire, hitting the person on the lawnmower.

Video: Woman Carrying Baby Crashes During Pursuit, Attempts Carjacking

A woman who allegedly led police in Texas on a high-speed pursuit crashed into another vehicle and—carrying a baby in a car safety seat—allegedly attempted to carjack another vehicle. Video of the entire incident was captured by a pursuing police helicopter.

A woman who allegedly led police in Texas on a high-speed pursuit crashed into another vehicle and—carrying a baby in a car safety seat—allegedly attempted to carjack another vehicle. Photo: ABC News screenshot

NYPD No Longer Arresting Most Pot Smokers

There are still cases where officers would arrest pot smokers, such as those with an outstanding warrant, people on parole or probation, those with a history of violence or who are deemed a public threat.

Rolling A Joint

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