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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 10, 2015

Maine Becomes Sixth State to Sign Constitutional Carry Bill

Legislative Document 652 will now allow Maine citizens over the age of 21 to carry a firearm without possessing a government permission slip, better known as a concealed carry permit.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 2, 2015

Muslim Woman Sues Michigan Agency for Making Her Remove Hijab for Photos

Maha Aldhalimi of Wayne County said that a police officer arrested her on Sept. 15, 2004, after spotting her in a no-parking zone outside a Wal-Mart store in Dearborn. After checking her license and registration, the officer said she "had a warrant for her arrest for an unpaid parking violation."

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 2, 2015

Video: Utah Legislature Votes to Help Families of Fallen Officers

"It was so hard when all this first happened because you're so overwhelmed and so numb. So many things are going through your mind like, 'How am I going to pick up all these pieces,'" said Wride's widow, Nannette Wride.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 30, 2015

Michigan Legislator Calls for Changes in Police Pursuit Policy Following Detroit Tragedy

National statistics show Michigan — which averaged more than two deaths a month last year in police chases — is one of the deadliest states when it comes to the number of people killed in pursuits.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 23, 2015

Supreme Court Rules Police Must Obtain Warrant to Search Hotel or Motel Registries

The case concerning hotel registries is likely to have a broad impact, as dozens of cities allow warrantless searches, which law enforcement officials say help them catch fugitives and fight prostitution and drug dealing.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 18, 2015

Ohio House Approves Changes to Police Recruit Requirements

Ohio would boost the amount of training to become a police officer and require all candidates for law enforcement jobs to have a high school diploma under a legislative proposal.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 12, 2015

Action Target Opens Registration for Annual Law Enforcement Training Camp

Action Target has opened registration for its annual Law Enforcement Training Camp (LETC), being held September 14-18, 2015. Now in its 23rd year, LETC brings over 140 firearms trainers from across the country and around the world together for a week of fast paced training.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 29, 2015

Is the Death Penalty Dying?

On May 27, the conservative Nebraska state legislature abolished the death penalty in that state despite a veto attempt by Governor Pete Ricketts. A parallel bill passed the Delaware state senate in March and picked up the endorsement of Governor Jack Markell, formerly a supporter of the ultimate sanction. Only a single vote in a House committee kept the bill bottled up, and supporters vowed to keep pressing the issue.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 28, 2015

Texas Chiefs: Open Carry "Handcuffs" Law Enforcement

Texas police chiefs are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to veto legislation repealing certain handgun restrictions in Texas if lawmakers do not remove a controversial provision the chiefs fear would allow criminals to carry firearms without repercussions.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 8, 2015

NLEOMF Encourages All to Watch Candlelight Vigil Webcast

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is encouraging those who can't attend in person to register to watch the Candlelight Vigil webcast online during National Police Week.

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