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Command•by Staff Writer•November 4, 2019

Police Leaders Vow to Address Officer Suicide During IACP Session

During the annual gathering of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Chicago last week, attending law enforcement leaders met to address the apparent rise in police officer suicide, vowing to address the problem with increased mental health support for officers.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 4, 2019

Police Impostor Attempts to Arrest Accused Murder Suspect

A man posing as a police officer in North Carolina joined actual police officers in a vehicle pursuit of a car suspected to be inhabited by a possible murder suspect in early October.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 2, 2019

Point Blank Vest Saves New York City Police Officer

Officer Wintermute was shot in the chest, but was saved by his body armor produced by Point Blank Enterprises.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 1, 2019

First Tactical Chosen for the UK Police National Tactical Uniform Tender

First Tactical has been chosen for the UK Police National Tactical Uniform Tender. They will be supplying tactical shirts and trousers predominantly procured for armed police officers.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 1, 2019

North Carolina Officer Working with FBI Task Force Shot in Charlotte

According to the FBI, members of their Safe Streets Task Force were executing a warrant to an ongoing criminal investigation and as they approached the home, they were fired upon. An officer with the Gastonia Police Department was hit.

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Procedures & Policies•by Staff Writer•November 1, 2019

North Carolina Agency Implements "Written Consent" Policy, Limiting Search Powers

A police advocacy group, the N.C. Police Benevolent Association, opposes the proposed policy, saying it should include a way for officers to bypass the written requirement if it is not safe or practical. The group would continue to oppose the practice, which isn't backed by law, said PBA President John Midgette.

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Vehicle Ops•by Staff Writer•November 1, 2019

Federal Bill Requires Police Fleets to Install Safety Tech to Protect Officers from Being Struck by Other Drivers

Two senators and a state representative from Illinois have introduced a bill that aims to increase awareness of Move Over laws and encourage police fleets to install safety technology to further promote officer safety along the side of the road.

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Investigations•by Staff Writer•November 1, 2019

Florida Detectives Hope Amazon Echo Recordings Could Solve Bizarre Murder Case

According to a search warrant, Hallandale Beach Police asked a judge to order Amazon to turn over audio recordings from a pair of Amazon Echo Dot devices in the condo Silvia Galva Crespo shared with her husband, Adam Crespo. Detectives indicate in the warrant that they believe the devices might have captured audio of what led up to and what occurred during her death.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•November 1, 2019

Arizona Officer Paralyzed in Shooting Stands for First Time in 14 Years

He stood while serving on the honor guard and presenting the American flag during the opening ceremony at the Special Olympics Arizona.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•November 1, 2019

Toledo SWAT Officers Dress as Superheroes, Rappel Down Children's Hospital to Entertain Kids on Halloween

"It's just great to see the joy on their face! It brings us joy too, but it's nice to just see them have a day where they can just be themselves and be kids again, and not have to worry about being in the hospital," said one member of the SWAT team, dressed as "The Wolverine"

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