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Patrol•by Staff Writer•December 20, 2018

Indiana Officer Badly Injured in Off-Duty Motorcycle Accident Goes Home

Dozens of officers with the Fishers (IN) Police Department gathered outside the home of Officer Binh Dennis as he was transported from a nearby hospital to his residence, where he will continue to recover from an off-duty motorcycle accident that left him badly injured.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•December 20, 2018

Maryland Department Adds K-9 to Help in Searches for Missing Persons

Officers with the Bowie (MD) Police Department welcomed a new member to its ranks—a 13-month-old bloodhound puppy.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•December 19, 2018

Philadelphia Police Department Adopts SIG Sauer M400 Pro Rifles

SIG Sauer Inc. announced that the Philadelphia Police Department has adopted the SIG Sauer M400 Pro Rifle for its SWAT officers. The Philadelphia Police Department is the fourth largest police department in the United States with over 6,300 sworn officers protecting over 1.5 million citizens across 140 square-miles.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•December 19, 2018

AmpliVox Introduces Upgrades to Popular Power Pod PA

AmpliVox Sound Systems has launched a next-generation version of its SW245B Dual Audio Pal, a Bluetooth-equipped compact sound system for audiences of up to 300 people.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•December 19, 2018

2 Colorado Officers Hospitalized After Violent Fight with Suspect

"This was one of the most violent altercations I have seen in my career," said Chief Nick Metz, who has been in law enforcement for about 35 years.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•December 19, 2018

Michigan Officer Commandeers Kayak to Save Woman from Sinking Car

A quick thinking sergeant with the Trenton (MI) Police Department commandeered a kayak at the edge of the Detroit River after a woman was seen in a sinking vehicle in the waterway.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•December 19, 2018

UK Police Testing Facial Recognition Software on Holiday Shoppers

Police in London are testing facial recognition software on Christmas shoppers, hoping the technology will detect known and wanted criminals in the crowds.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•December 19, 2018

Florida Deputy Lauded for Comforting Dog Struck by Car

A deputy with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office has been praised on social media for an image that was posted there showing him comforting a dog that had been hit by a car, waiting with the dog for animal control to arrive.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•December 19, 2018

Trump's School Safety Commission Favors Arming Teachers

President Donald Trump's school safety commission—a panel led by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos—said that the decision to arm teachers to respond to potential active shooters should be left to state and local authorities, not the Federal government.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•December 19, 2018

New Hampshire Agency Adds Police Dog to Reduce Stress for Victims and Officers

The Hancock (NH) Police Department has added a brown Labrador Retriever to the ranks, but the dog will not be tasked with sniffing out drugs or fleeing suspects. K-9 "Rookie" will instead be on hand to help individuals deal with difficult situations.

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