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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2018

Florida Officer Honored for Capturing Parkland School Shooting Suspect

“It’s not about me. It’s about my brothers and sisters in law enforcement, fire rescue, first responders. We all had a role that day,” Coconut Creek Officer Michael Leonard told Broward County commissioners as they honored him Tuesday. “I’m honored to wear the badge.”

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2018

Oklahoma Assistant Chief Dies from Crash Injuries

Durrett was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Feb. 11 near Beaver Mountain Road and State Highway 71. Police officials said he died Monday.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 26, 2018

Florida Deputy Accused of Cowardice During School Shooting Defends Himself

Scot Peterson issued a statement through his lawyer, Joseph DiRuzzo III, saying that he followed Broward County Sheriff’s Office protocol on Feb. 14 and that he didn’t rush into the school because he believed the gunfire was coming from outside.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 26, 2018

Florida Governor Orders State Investigation into Parkland School Shooting Response

“There must be an independent investigation and that is why I asked the FDLE Commissioner to immediately start this process,” the governor said in a written statement.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 26, 2018

Arkansas Officer Killed in Crash Heading Home from Shift

Police say Kenneth J. Culbreath, 53, of Wynne lost control of a 1999 Chevrolet pickup at a curve, causing the vehicle to travel off the highway.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2018

Florida Legislators Call Broward County Sheriff Incompetent, Want Him Suspended

Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran and 73 Republican colleagues urged Gov. Rick Scott (R) to suspend Israel, a Democrat who was reelected in 2016 and has said he would not resign over his agency’s handling of one of the country’s deadliest school shootings.

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithFebruary 23, 2018

To Prevent School Shootings, Show Some Muscle

Deterrence is not just a matter of having armed personnel or even sworn officers in the schools; it’s having the right officer, with the right equipment, and the right training.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2018

Former DC Transit Officer Gets 15 Years for Aiding ISIS

At trial, prosecutors presented violent videos Young had watched and comments he had made about killing FBI agents and attacking federal buildings. In emails with Mohammed and conversations online, Young joked about terrorist attacks and suggested they were often justifiable. He described the rebels he fought with in Libya as “like-minded” with the Islamic State.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2018

Broward County Sheriff's Office Received 18 Calls About Cruz and Guns Before Attack

A second cousin even asked police to take away Cruz's guns after his mom died Nov. 1. "Nikolas is reported to have rifles and it is requested that (deputies) recover these weapons," the dispatcher noted from the call.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2018

Tennessee Police Say They Foiled Church Shooting Last Weekend

Police approached Tolar at work and say he was found to have an AR-15 and 1,500 rounds of ammo in his vehicle. He was subsequently arrested.

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