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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 20, 2018

Broward County Sheriff, Some Florida Chiefs Push for AR-15 Ban

“Congress messed up when they didn’t renew the assault weapons ban [in 2004]. I think that was problematic,” Lystad said. “We need to deal with assault weapons, background checks. It’s about finding common ground.”

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2018

NH Senate OKs Making Court Officers Eligible for Death Benefit

New Hampshire's court security officers who are killed in the line of duty would be eligible for the same death benefits as police officers and firefighters under a bill passed by the state Senate.

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Inside the Badge by Ron MartinelliFebruary 16, 2018

Active Shooters, Gun Control, and Mental Health

If we are truly serious about reducing active shooter deaths, we must stop the political posturing and the self-serving, useless rhetoric and commit ourselves to the many viable solutions that are out there. We owe it to our children to find a way.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2018

Four-Time Felon Charged in Chicago Police Commander's Shooting Death

Police on Wednesday announced charges of first-degree murder and armed violence against Shomari Legghette, a four-time felon accused of shooting Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul at point-blank range using a gun with an extended-capacity magazine.

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Inside the Badge by Melanie BasichFebruary 12, 2018

Stealth Packs Aid Officers in Active Shooter Response Off Duty

Active shooter incidents can happen anywhere at any time. So it's a good idea for law enforcement officers to have the equipment and training to be ready to respond, including off duty.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 12, 2018

Sioux Tribal Officer Killed at Domestic Dispute

An officer with the Oglala Sioux Tribal police has been confirmed dead after an apparent domestic dispute early Saturday morning.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 9, 2018

Man Convicted in Shooting Death of Alaska K-9

The jury found 27-year-old Almando Abarca guilty of harming a police dog, as well as attempted murder for firing shots at his handler and another officer during a September 2016 foot chase.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 8, 2018

Accused Missouri Cop Killer to Face Death Penalty

Michael was shot and killed after stopping McCarthy’s truck for a registration violation. McCarthy allegedly got out and opened fire on Michael.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 8, 2018

FBI: No Evidence of Homicide in 2017 Death of Border Patrol Agent

“To date, this investigation has not conclusively determined how Agent Rogelio Martinez and his partner ended up at the bottom of the culvert, and no suspects have been linked to this incident,” the FBI said in a written statement Wednesday. “To date none of the more than 650 interviews completed, locations searched, or evidence collected and analyzed have produced evidence that would support the existence of a scuffle, altercation, or attack.”

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 7, 2018

Video: Colorado Police Families Cope with Recent Duty Deaths

“The last five weeks have been really hard,” she said. “They’ve been very emotional and every morning he leaves for work is a much bigger deal." She said every day her husband leaves for work, she makes it a point to say “I love you. Stay safe.”

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