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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 22, 2018

Massachusetts Chiefs Oppose Legislation That Would Limit Social Media Checks of Recruits

The law would prohibit department heads from scouring personal social media accounts. The group wants to be able to dig through social media profiles to help screen candidates and protect the public from those who could “tarnish the badge.”

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2018

U.S. Marshal Killed in January was Hit by Friendly Fire

Sturgis’ first shot struck a task force member in the elbow. In response, another task force member returned fire towards Sturgis.

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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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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2018

New York Sheriff's Association Calls for Armed LEO in Every School

The Sheriffs' Association said the state Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo should fund one armed officer in every school as part of the state budget for the fiscal year that starts April 1.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 20, 2018

Suspect Bites LAPD Officers Multiple Times

Two Los Angeles Police Department officers were bitten several times Monday night by a 30-year-old man who had triggered a cash register alarm at an AT&T store.

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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 7, 2018

Oregon Legislators Propose Mandatory Mental Health Counseling for Police Officers

Some state legislators want to require every law enforcement officer in Oregon to meet with a mental health professional at least once every two years.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2018

UT Bill Lowers Age for Teens Accused of Killing Officers to Face Adult Charges

A new bill filed in the Utah State Legislature would lower the age for teenagers to face adult-level charges when they’re accused of killing police officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 12, 2018

NM Governor Wants to Grant Immunity to Law Enforcement Officers

Gov. Susana Martinez plans to push legislation that would grant legal immunity to New Mexico law enforcement officers for actions in the line of duty.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 27, 2017

Michigan Legislator Pushes Bill to Outlaw Booby Traps After Officer Injured

There are no laws in Michigan that address booby traps like the one that injured Wyoming officer Dustin Cook at a medical marijuana grow site.

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