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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 28, 2019

Texas Deputy Injured when Tractor-Trailer Strikes Vehicle at Traffic Stop

A deputy with the Harris County (TX) Sheriff's Office was injured when a tractor-trailer truck struck his patrol vehicle as well as another car early Wednesday.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•March 27, 2019

264 Fugitives Arrested in Baltimore

They arrested 25 people wanted for homicide or attempted homicide, 74 people wanted for assault and 27 people wanted for drug crimes. Authorities say they recovered 140 grams of heroin, 106 grams of cocaine and $50,000 in cash in the three weeks.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 27, 2019

Trump Administration Wants to End Federal Funding of Special Olympics

“The Special Olympics is not a federal program. It’s a private organization. I love its work, and I have personally supported its mission,” she said in a statement Wednesday. “There are dozens of worthy nonprofits that support students and adults with disabilities that don’t get a dime of federal grant money. But given our current budget realities, the federal government cannot fund every worthy program, particularly ones that enjoy robust support from private donations.”

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•March 27, 2019

Virginia K-9 Finds 2 Lost Kids in 15 Minutes of Searching

K-9 Bane and his handlers and other deputies were deployed to aid in the search. Within 15 minutes of K-9 Bane entering the woods he was able to track and locate the children, the Sheriff's Office says.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 27, 2019

18 Years After Crash Former Phoenix Officer Serves at Hospice

Tuesday marked 18 years since former Phoenix officer Jason Schechterle's police cruiser was rear-ended, burst into flames, and caused disfiguring burns to his head, face, and hands.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 27, 2019

Chicago Police Union Calls for Investigation of State's Attorney Over Smollett Case

"The conduct of her office from the very beginning of this case was highly, highly suspicious,” Martin Preib, the FOP’s second vice president said.

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Point of Law•by Staff Writer•March 27, 2019

Former California Police Chief Awarded $7 Million in Gender Discrimination Suit

The suit alleges Lili Hadsell, chief of police from 2008 to 2013, was subjected to prejudicial treatment that ultimately led to her firing. It also accuses the department of promoting Hadsell to the position as a form of “tokenism” as the city “paraded her around as a prop to celebrate themselves for having a female police chief.”

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Investigations•by Staff Writer•March 27, 2019

Chicago Police Release Investigative Files from Smollett Case

The 61-page police file — which was redacted to remove witness names and other personal information — lays out in detail the investigative steps taken by a team of detectives to unravel what happened to Smollett on the frigid January night in Streeterville when he claimed he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 27, 2019

Arizona Troopers Help Rescue Dog Ejected from Vehicle and Lost

"Troopers spent time, including their lunch breaks, looking for Dozer in hopes they would find him. Based on the multiple calls, they believed Dozer to be alive. Troopers then reached out to Central Arizona Animal Search and Rescue for additional help."

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Technology•by Staff Writer•March 27, 2019

Tennessee Highway Patrol Rolls Out Axon Fleet 2 Cameras to 700 Vehicles

“It is absolutely critical for our troopers to have the best equipment available that meets or exceeds our requirements,” says Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Dereck Stewart. “I believe that the Axon Fleet 2 in-car video system does just that.”

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