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Newsby Staff WriterMay 22, 2012

Texas Deputy Claims Wrongful Termination

A former Wood County (Texas) Sheriff's deputy has sued the department, claiming she was fired after reporting incidents involving male deputies and supervisors committing acts of violence, alcoholism, and malfeasance.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonMay 17, 2012

Texas DPS Patrol Boats Armed for Cartel Threats

To protect its troopers against Mexican drug cartel soldiers often armed with military-grade weaponry, the Texas Department of Public Safety has outfitted three boats to patrol the U.S. border splitting the Rio Grande River and Falcon Lake.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 16, 2012

Ex-Houston Cop Not Guilty of Beating Teen

A former Houston police officer was found not guilty Wednesday of official oppression in the videotaped beating of a 15-year-old burglary suspect, prompting an outraged response from black community leaders.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 8, 2012

Houston Chief Testifies Against Former Officer

Houston's police chief testified Tuesday that he was "very disturbed" by videotape showing one of his officers accused of beating a teenage burglary suspect.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 4, 2012

Teen Testifies: Police Beat Him, He Passed Out

A teenager testified Thursday that he was trying to surrender to Houston police officers when they repeatedly kicked and hit him, causing him to briefly lose consciousness, during his 2010 arrest on suspicion of burglary.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 4, 2012

Texas Agency Picks Victory for Motor Patrol

The Tyler (Texas) Police Department took delivery of 10 Victory Commander I police motorcycles in March. The motorcycles were delivered ready for duty with lights and siren, radios, radio connections, radar, and video equipment.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 30, 2012

Dallas Cop Allegedly Fired at Car While Drunk

An off-duty Dallas police officer was arrested Sunday in Mesquite after authorities say he drove along Interstate 30, fired at a car with his handgun and continued to drive on the highway with the weapon held out his window.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 24, 2012

Dallas Police Halt Routine Dash-Cam Reviews

The Dallas Police Department has shelved routine dash-cam reviews that mostly caught officers speeding, a move applauded by at least one police union.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 2, 2012

Texas Deputy Finds $7M of Marijuana In Construction Equipment

A Parker County (Texas) Sheriff's deputy discovered 2,500 pounds of marijuana worth $7 million at a truck stop in Weatherford.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 26, 2012

Phoenix Names New Police Chief

On Monday, city officials announced the hiring of Daniel Garcia, an assistant chief and the third highest-ranking law enforcement officer in Dallas. Phoenix Public Safety Manager Jack Harris retired in April.

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