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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 10, 2019

Rookie Louisiana Officer Shot, Killed in Uniform Before Starting Shift

Officer Chatéri Payne, 22, was a mother, former track star, and a rookie officer who had been on the job less than two months

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Vehicle Ops•by Staff Writer•January 9, 2019

Ford Adds Officer Safety Features to 2020 Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid

Factory-installed Police Perimeter Aler uses sensors to monitor an approximately 270-degree area around the vehicle. It detects nearby movement to alert officers of any suspicious activity. When such motion is detected, the system automatically turns on the rear camera, sounds a chime, rolls up the windows, and locks the doors.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 9, 2019

Body Camera Reportedly Captured Murder of Mississippi Officers

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Agent Luke Harrington testified in a preliminary hearing for 26-year-old Marquis Flowers, who is charged with two counts of capital murder in the deaths of Brookhaven Cpl. Zach Moak and Patrolman James White on Sept. 29.

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Training•by Staff Writer•January 9, 2019

Honolulu Facing Police Shortage as Mainland Agencies Recruit Hawaiian Officers

Seattle is coming armed with much better salaries and more frequent raises. Starting salary for a police officer in Honolulu is $65,592 per year versus $81,444 for a newly sworn officer in Seattle. For veteran officers, the pay gap is even larger.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 9, 2019

Inmates in Work Detail Came to Aid of Collapsed North Carolina Deputy

Chief Deputy Larry Guyton of the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office said "it means a lot to law enforcement" that the inmates stayed at Smith's side and rushed to get him help. They even flagged down a passing motorist and asked him to call 911 for help.

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Command•by Staff Writer•January 9, 2019

New Orleans Police Superintendent Named Baltimore's Next Commissioner

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh said Harrison has “achieved clear, compelling and consistent results” in reducing violence while deploying “proactive and effective policing strategies that reflect 21st century, constitutional policing,” and would bring the “insight and sensitivity needed to reestablish essential trust and confidence of citizens in their police officers.”

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 9, 2019

Video: Arizona Officer Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle at Traffic Stop

A Salt River (AZ) Police officer was killed Tuesday evening when he was struck by a vehicle at a traffic stop on Loop 101.

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Command•by Staff Writer•January 8, 2019

Florida Governor Suspends Sheriff Over Parkland School Shooting Response, Sources Say

Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, who faced criticism over his department’s response to the deadly Parkland, FL, school shooting last year, was officially suspended by newly sworn-in Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to multiple sources.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•January 8, 2019

FN Expands 509 Line of Pistols with Midsize and Black Tactical Models

FN America has released the FN 509 Midsize, a new carry option in the FN 509 series of striker-fired pistols. Additionally, the FN 509 Tactical is now available in a matte black finish.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 8, 2019

Ohio Officer Struck at Traffic Collision Scene Succumbs to Injuries

An officer with the Colerain Township (OH) Police Department who was struck by a pickup while setting up a road closure due to a traffic collision late last week has succumbed to his injuries.

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