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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 26, 2021

NYPD Tests Robotic Dog at Bronx Home Invasion Scene

DIGIDOG made by Boston Dynamics, can climb stairs, search and examine potentially dangerous areas, and carry a small cargo if needed. It can be equipped with optional gear to perform other tasks such as opening doors, recovering objects, and take measurements.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2021

Pursuit of Carjacked Vehicle Ends with MN K-9 Wounded, Suspect Dead

Blaine, MN, police say officers first responded to a report of a shoplifting at a Kohl’s just before 1 p.m. Officers soon located the suspects in a stolen car. They drove off, then reportedly carjacked the driver of a pick-up truck at gunpoint and fled north on Highway 65.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 4, 2021

Canadian K-9 Stabbed, Saved by Armor

The vehicle ended up stuck in snow and one of the occupants, a male suspect, who attempted to run was found in deep snow. Officers were attempting to bring him into custody when their dog, Oliver, was stabbed repeatedly with a knife, police say.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2021

TX K-9 Handler and Dog Stop Carjacking

Sarver said he and suspect Christian Lee Guzman had an intense struggle, as Guzman tried to steal a car outside of San Marcos Premium Outlets. At the time, Sarver had no idea there were two girls, a 10 and 15-year-old, inside the car. Then they started screaming.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2021

Severely Wounded WA K-9 Arlo Goes Home from Vet Hospital

Arlo suffered a shot to his leg and another bullet that went into his shoulder and neck. He was rushed to a local veterinarian clinic where he had surgery to be stabilized, but it was discovered that one of the bullets was still lodged in Arlo near his spine.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2021

NJ's Attorney General Considering Ban on Using K-9s During Arrests

Attorney General Gurbir Grewal directed staff to research how many police dogs are in the state, how they are trained and when they’ve bitten residents, among other information, and submit recommendations by the end of March.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 24, 2020

Trump Pardons Former Officer Who Served 10 Years Over K-9 Bite

Years later a series of articles in the Washington Post alleging police brutality at the Prince George's County PD triggered an FBI investigation into the dog bite incident, Mohr was indicted and tried.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 19, 2020

TN K-9 Killed As Suspect Fires into Police Vehicle

The incident occurred on Nov. 17 as Officer Justin Darby and his Belgian Malinois K-9 officer named Sjaak -- pronounced “Jacques” -- were driving on Murfreesboro Road in La Vergne, Tennessee, when a gunman pulled up alongside them and opened fire on their patrol car before speeding off, police say.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 7, 2020

Pittsburgh Officers Mourn Loss of K-9

Officers with the Pittsburgh (PA) Police Department are now mourning the death of a K-9 who had served that community for more than a decade.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2020

New Mexico Department Welcomes New Support Dog

K-9 Baxter is expected to serve in an emotional support role, lifting the spirits of officers and victims of criminal activity.

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