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Less-Lethal Options

These tools provide officers more flexibility in how to respond to non-deadly threats.

Photo: Amtec Less-Lethal Systems

No Charges for NC Officers Who Fatally Shot Man in 'Ambush' Outside Police HQ

Two CMPD officers and two probation officers returned fire when Jonathan Bennett, 23, pulled into the parking lot just before 11 p.m. on Jan. 11 and began shooting, Merriweather's report states.

Supreme Court Rules for Officer in Excessive Force Case

The Supreme Court reversed that ruling, saying that Officer Kisela was entitled to qualified immunity, a doctrine that shields officials from suits over violations of constitutional rights that were not clearly established at the time of the conduct in question.

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Clark Family Plans to Sue Over Fatal Police Shooting

The family also announced Friday the results of an autopsy performed by a specialist they hired. Clark was hit eight times out of the 20 shots reportedly fired, the independent expert reported, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Orange County Votes to Join Feds to Oppose California's 'Sanctuary' Law

The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday in a closed-door session to join the federal government in a lawsuit against California over the state "sanctuary" law that went into effect in January.

Jury Awards Massachusetts Officer Over $2 Million in Discrimination Lawsuit

A Suffolk County, MA, jury has awarded more than $2 million to a veteran female police officer in Winthrop, finding that the town sexually discriminated and retaliated against her, according to court records.

California Man Gets 60 Years for Shooting Officer

Bush then “came up with a .45, semiautomatic Glock,” and the officer “feels the gun hit him in the chest,” Logalbo told jurors in his opening statement.

A Fullerton, CA, officer was wearing this vest when he was shot point blank in the chest at a traffic stop. His assailant has been sentenced to 60 years to life. (Photo: Fullerton PD)

NYPD Sued Over Removal of Religious Head Coverings for Booking Photos

The suit challenges a 2015 NYPD policy requiring that booking photos have an unobstructed view of the subject's head, ears and face, requiring the removal of any headwear. The plaintiffs contend that policy violates the women's freedom of speech, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act and New York state law.

West Virginia Officer Sues State Police Over Pursuit Crash

Bluefield police Sgt. Joseph Danieley has filed a complaint against West Virginia State Police and a trooper in connection with the May 2017 crash.

Judge Dismisses "Clock Boy" Ahmed Mohamed's Lawsuit Over Hoax Bomb Arrest

In a statement released Wednesday, the city of Irving said that it is "extremely pleased by the court's ruling, which supports the justifiable actions taken by the officers in the matter. We remain committed to ensuring the safety of all Irving residents and schoolchildren."

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Florida Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Parkland Shooting Suspect

Broward State Attorney Michael Satz said he had filed the Notice of Intent to Seek Death in the case against 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz.

Nikolas Cruz (Photo: Getty Images/Pool)

3 Men Convicted of Murdering Florida Deputy

Ingraham, Forbes and Delancy each face the death penalty for the murder and conspiracy to commit murder of a law enforcement officer. The same jury that found them guilty will be called back to court in as little as six weeks to review evidence that prosecutors say should be enough to warrant the ultimate punishment, according to the judge.

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