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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2020

California Police Recover Corpse from Stolen Hearse After Pursuit

Police in California found an unsurprising passenger in the stolen vehicle they stopped following a pursuit—the vehicle was a hearse and the passenger was a deceased person encased in a coffin in the rear compartment.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2020

Off-Duty California Officer Killed in Motorcycle Collision

Officer Kevin McArthur of the Soledad (CA) Police Department was killed in a motorcycle collision while off duty.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2020

California Officers Gather to Send Farewell to Fired Police Chief

About 200 officers with the Oakland (CA) Police Department gathered outside police headquarters on Wednesday to say an emotional goodbye to police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, who was fired without cause Thursday night after three years on the job.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2020

Fired Oakland Chief Wants DOJ Probe of Department's Federal Monitor, Says Commissioner Wanted "Favors"

“There still needs to be a voice that is willing to speak truth,” Kirkpatrick said. “I will be asking the Department of Justice to come in and open an inquiry into this whole (Oakland PD) reform process. Because something is wrong.”

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2020

Civilian Police Commission Fires California Police Chief

The civilians that make up the Oakland Police Commission voted unanimously Thursday night to fire Oakland (CA) Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick without cause. Commission Chair Regina Jackson said that a loss of confidence in Kirkpatrick contributed to the decision to fire her.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2020

California Department Donates Traffic Safety Equipment to Local Schools

Officers with the La Mesa (CA) Police Department recently donated $3,000 worth of traffic safety equipment to six local elementary schools to help parents and teachers keep children safe during drop-off and pick-up from school.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieFebruary 21, 2020

Reforming Bail Reform: Thoughts on Finding a Middle Ground

Bail reform in its current form is not a sustainable solution, just as the previous system was bound to collapse under its own weight.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2020

CA Agency Celebrates "National Random Act of Kindness Day" by Helping Homeless

Deputies with the Sacramento County (CA) Sheriff's Office Homeless Outreach Team spent part of the day on Monday giving homeless individuals cups of coffee and food.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2020

California Chief Frustrated at Release of Felon Arrested for Possession of Firearm

The chief of the San Jose (CA) Police Department expressed frustration late last week when a felon arrested for illegally possessing a weapon was released from jail without bail just hours after being booked.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 14, 2020

National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Announces January 2020 Officer of the Month

The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum has announced its January 2020 Officer of the Month: California Highway Patrol Officer Randy Rodriguez. He went out of his way to help a hearing impaired woman causing a disturbance at the DMV.

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