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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 9, 2012

ACLU, Facebook Back Fired Deputies

The ACLU of Virginia and Facebook have thrown their support behind six former employees of the Hampton (Va.) Sheriff's Department who claim they were fired for "liking" the campaign page of the sheriff's opponent.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 17, 2012

Calif. Deputy Filed Free Speech Suit Against Sheriff

A Trinity County (Calif.) Sheriff's deputy reprimanded by his superiors for writing letters to the editor of the community's weekly newspaper has filed a federal lawsuit against the county, its sheriff's office, and Sheriff Bruce Haney.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 21, 2012

N.C. Police Chaplains Told To Stop Invoking Jesus

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has asked its chaplains to stop mentioning Jesus in their invocations at department events. The change, which took place about a month ago, applies to police graduations, promotions and memorials.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 8, 2012

Maryland Settles With Pro-Life Group Over Illegal Arrests

The Maryland Board of Public Works has offered a settlement to pro-life activists who sued, claiming troopers illegally arrested protesters in 2008.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 5, 2011

Deputy Fired In Election Flap Named Deputy of the Year

A Kershaw County (S.C.) Sheriff's deputy who was fired for supporting a candidate who challenged the sitting sheriff in a 2010 election was recognized as "deputy of the year" by the community.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 29, 2011

Federal Court Upholds Right To Record Video of Officers

Arresting someone for filming a law enforcement officer is a Constitutional violation, a federal judge in Massachusetts has ruled.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 2, 2011

Dogfighting Game Renamed, Back on Sale

In the letter sent Thursday to Google Chief Executive Officer Larry Page, Los Angeles Police Protective League President Paul M. Weber urged Google "to do the right thing and ban this game permanently."

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2011

Arizona Deputy Fired Over Comments To Newspaper

The office launched an Internal Affairs investigation into the incident on Dec. 1, which led to the termination. Babeu cited 10 violations by Puroll, including competency, truthfulness, an abusive attitude and conduct that brings discredit to the county. Puroll is appealing the decision.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 22, 2010

Costumed Entertainers Return to Hollywood, After Court Win

The "super heroes" and other costumed characters who had become a familiar sight along Hollywood Boulevard before the LAPD swept them away in June won a federal court ruling that will allow Darth Vader, The Hulk, and Spider-Man to return.

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