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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieJuly 12, 2019

Why Police Should Ignore the Starbucks Kerfuffle

The blowback on Facebook against Starbucks was especially vitriolic, leading an outside observer to conclude that mistreatment of law enforcement officers in the company's stores is a pervasive problem (spoiler alert: it's not).

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 4, 2019

Ohio Officer Named "Employee of the Week" for Refusing "Bribe" of Girl Scout Cookies

The Kent (OH) Police Department posted on its Facebook page praise for one of its officers for resisting the temptation to accept a "bribe" of delicious Girl Scout Cookies.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 1, 2019

Indiana Officers Issue Challenge to Kids: Water Balloon Fight

The Muncie (IN) Police Department issued a challenge to children on its Facebook page, letting the little ones know that officers will be at a local park and ready to do battle in a water balloon fight.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieJune 28, 2019

Saying "Sorry" is Not Enough for Media Irresponsibly Posting Video of Dying Officer

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch made the totally outrageous decision to share on its website the live Facebook stream of a dying officer posted by a citizen.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 25, 2019

CHP Officer Arrests Motorcyclist Wearing Shirt that Says, "I Don't Stop for Cops"

The agency posted a picture on Facebook of the man's back, hands in handcuffs, with a t-shirt that read, "I don't stop for cops."

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 24, 2019

Philadelphia Police Union Says Any Firings Over Facebook Posts "Out of Bounds"

Vice President John McGrody of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 said, "I don't believe any Facebook posts merit firing, based on discipline that’s been handed out through the years."

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 20, 2019

Off-Duty Ohio Deputy Dies Suddenly, Reportedly of Natural Causes

A deputy with the Montgomery County (OH) Sheriff's Office died suddenly on Wednesday, the agency announced on its Facebook page.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 20, 2019

More than 70 Philadelphia Officers Placed on Desk Duty Following Facebook Posts

More than 70 officers with the Philadelphia Police Department have been placed on desk duty while the agency conducts an internal investigation into hundreds of officers' social media posts.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 20, 2019

Motorist Thanks Virginia State Police Officer on Facebook for Changing Her Tire

An officer with the Virginia State Police received some gratitude from a stranded motorist after he changed the left rear tire of her minivan.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 17, 2019

Video: Active Shooter Killed by Federal Officers Outside Dallas Courthouse

Clyde's Facebook page reportedly featured rants about the U.S. government — including talking about Ruby Ridge and the Branch Davidians.

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