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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 26, 2019

Chicago Chief, Mayor Furious At Charges Being Dropped in Smollett Case

Mayor Emanuel said, "Our officers did hard work day in and day out, countless hours working to unwind what actually happened that night. The city saw its reputation dragged through the mud ... It's not just the officers' work, but the work of the grand jury that made a decision based on only a sliver of the evidence [presented]," he continued. "Because of the judge's decision, none of that evidence will ever be made public."

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 26, 2019

All Charges Against Jussie Smollett Dropped by Prosecutors

“After reviewing all of the facts and circumstances of the case, including Mr. Smollett’s volunteer service in the community and agreement to forfeit his bond to the City of Chicago, we believe this outcome is a just disposition and appropriate resolution to this case,” the Cook County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 25, 2019

Texas Deputy Dies in Hospital After Shooting, Suspect Charged with Murder

Herrera's death at an El Paso hospital was a shock because it appeared that he had been doing well and had been responsive after undergoing surgeries, Sheriff Richard Wiles said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 25, 2019

Protesters March Through Pittsburgh Following Acquittal of Officer in Fatal Shooting

A day after the acquittal of former East Pittsburgh police Officer Michael Rosfeld in the shooting death of Antwon Rose, protesters took to the streets throughout Pittsburgh, shutting down traffic at times.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 25, 2019

Video: Canadian Police, Fire Agencies Partner in Active Threat Response

The Vancouver Police Department recently began training together to work closely in delivering potentially life-saving capabilities into "warm zones" in which an active threat may still be lurking.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 25, 2019

Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer Fatally Shot is Identified

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that the off-duty Chicago police officer fatally shot on Saturday morning is 23-year-old John Rivera.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 25, 2019

Texas Deputy in Critical Condition After Being Shot at Traffic Stop

According to the El Paso Times, Deputy Peter Herrera was shot several times during the incident. He remains in critical condition and has had several surgeries.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 25, 2019

Rapper Pitbull to Hold Benefit Concert for Wounded Florida Officer

The music artist known as Pitbull will hold a free concert to benefit badly wounded Orlando Police Officer Kevin Valencia and his family.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 25, 2019

Wounded Washington Officer Released from Hospital, Faces Long Recovery

The officer with the Kittitas (WA) Police Department wounded in a gunfight that killed a Kittitas County Sheriff's Deputy was released from the hospital over the weekend.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 25, 2019

Indianapolis Officer Injured in Crash with Suspected Drunk Driver

An officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was in his patrol car when a Chevy Impala collided with his vehicle, sending the squad car careening into a utility pole.

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