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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 24, 2020

2,400 NYPD Personnel Have Called in Sick During Coronavirus Crisis

So far, 100 officers and 29 civilian members of the NYPD have tested positive for the virus.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 24, 2020

FEMA Sets Up Coronavirus Rumor Control Website

"The purpose of this FEMA page is to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Rumors can easily circulate within communities during a crisis," FEMA says.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 24, 2020

South Carolina Governor Authorizes Law Enforcement to Break Up Groups of More Than 3 People

Parties on the beach, "boisterous" gatherings, "spontaneous" gatherings in parking lots and other locations are considered misdemeanors, according to McMaster. This does not apply to law-abiding businesses or employers, officials added.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 23, 2020

70 NYPD Officers Have Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus

Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said 70 uniformed members of the NYPD and 28 civilians employees have tested positive for COVID-19. One person was released from the hospital Sunday while three remained hospitalized, according to Shea.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 23, 2020

Oregon Man Arrested for Theft of N95 Masks

According to a statement from the Portland Police Bureau, officers were first made aware of the theft when The Rebuilding Center, a sustainability nonprofit reported that 20 to 25 cases of N95 masks had been stolen from their center on March 6.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 23, 2020

White Supremacists Want to Attack Officers with Coronavirus, FBI Says

The FBI’s New York office reports that "members of extremist groups are encouraging one another to spread the virus, if contracted, through bodily fluids and personal interactions."

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 23, 2020

Portland Chief Bars Roll Calls and Classroom Training Over Coronavirus

The one thing officers need most of all isn’t happening, said Daryl Turner, head of the rank-and-file police union. “We need to be tested,” Turner said.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 23, 2020

Video: Midtown Atlanta Residents Cheer First Responders Dealing with Coronavirus

In the video, cheers can be heard echoing among the buildings as people stand out on their balconies to join in.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 23, 2020

Pennsylvania Officer Dies On Duty After Medical Emergency

Officer Bronelle Barrett-Lee, a 20-year veteran of the police force and mother of four, died inside the department's Operations Center.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 23, 2020

Ohio Officer Killed During Vehicle Pursuit

Springdale Police spokesperson Officer Keenan Riordan told the press, "It's our belief that Mr. Blankenship purposely diverted his course of travel to purposely strike our officers."

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