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A homeless Seattle man who became hostile and confrontational with officers who were attempting to arrest him during a March 2019 encounter has been charged in King County Superior Court with two counts of felony harassment after investigators said he threatened to kill a police officer.
Read More →The man was charged with the misdemeanor crime after court documents say he searched a man's vehicle and found a small amount of marijuana.
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The fallen 9/11 first responders who were exposed to deadly toxins and succumbed to disease are no longer forgotten.
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The City of Pittsburgh (PA) River Rescue Unit has selected Lake Assault Boats to construct a 30-foot EMS river rescue vessel. "This new rescue vessel will respond to just about any emergency – from a medical situation on a river cruise ship, to a SWAT team's mission or a fire on a fishing boat," said Division Chief Raymond S. Everitt.
Read More →In a 5-4 vote on Thursday, the Supreme Court upheld a Wisconsin law that says people driving on a public road have impliedly consented to having their blood drawn if police suspect them of driving under the influence. It also said that "exigent circumstances" permit police to obtain a blood sample without a warrant.
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When the weather heats up, these shirts will help keep you cool and dry on duty.
Read More →A man who attacked an officer with the Portage (WI) Police Department in 2018 has been found guilty on a felony charge of battery on a police officer in court proceedings Monday. Additional charges, including bail jumping, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct were dismissed, but read into the record.
Read More →According to the Washington Post, Officer Walter Lee was charged in federal court and has been suspended from duty pending the proceedings.
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Some agencies have policies and training that are not current with the law.
Read More →The wife of a former Rikers Island Corrections Officer who was so badly beaten by several inmates that he suffered a broken neck and spinal injuries has filed a Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit seeking $1 million damages against the city and the Department of Corrections.
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