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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 8, 2017

LEOs' Exposure to Stressful Situations Could Increase Heart Disease Risk, Study Says

A study of more than 300 members of the Buffalo Police Department suggests that highly stressful events may be associated with disturbances of the normal awakening cortisol pattern. That can leave the officers vulnerable to disease.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2012

Indianapolis Cop Surrenders After 4-Hour Park Standoff

A distraught Indianapolis police officer toting Valentine's Day gifts kept a SWAT team at bay for more than four hours Tuesday at a Northside park before surrendering.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 16, 2009

Alcohol a Growing Problem in the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, Report Says

Last year, 70 sworn and civilian employees of the Sheriff's Department were arrested. The majority of those arrests involved employees driving off-duty while under the influence of alcohol, according to an annual report produced by the county Office of Independent Review.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 13, 2008

L.A. County Sheriff Vows Crackdown on Armed Deputies Drinking Alcohol

The deputies' union adamantly opposes any restrictions on a deputy's ability to carry a weapon while off-duty. But Sheriff Lee Baca said he's determined to get his way, noting that there has been a "very disturbing" rise in alcohol-related misconduct among his deputies.

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