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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 26, 2019

St. Louis Officer Charged Over Russian Roulette Death of Off-Duty Colleague

Officer Alix then took the gun, pointed it at Officer Hendren and pulled the trigger. Hendren then took the gun again and pulled the trigger. This time it fired, striking Alix in the chest and mortally wounding her, records say.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieJanuary 25, 2019

7 Tips for Safely Dealing with Animals on Patrol

Mountain lions and other very dangerous predators have been known to show up in densely populated cities. Elk have been known to get tangled in a farmer's fencing. Raccoons and opossums end up in storm drains and dumpsters on a regular basis. Here are some thoughts on dealing with non-human subjects in a way that keeps both the animal and the officer safe.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2019

Video: Florida Boy Carries Blue Line Flag to Honor Fallen Officers on One-Mile Runs

A 10-year-old Florida boy has a very visible way to show his support for law enforcement and honor fallen officers killed in the line of duty. When he hears of a duty death, he grabs his Blue Line flag and takes to the sidewalk for a one-mile run.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2019

Former Chicago Officer Sentenced to 6 3/4 Years for Death of Laquan McDonald

Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was sentenced to 6 ¾ years in prison Friday for the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2019

Nurse Came to Aid of Wounded North Carolina Officer Left for Dead on Country Road

Local news outlets reported Trooper Daniel Harrell’s patrol cruiser had a dozen bullet holes in the windshield, as well as front-end damage.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2019

Death Threats Over OIS Prompt Atlanta Police to Issue Alert to Officers

Officer Jarius Daugherty said Atlanta Police officers have received multiple death threats after the death of 18-year-old D’ettrick Griffin, who was shot and killed by a plainclothes Atlanta officer when he attempted to steal his car at a gas station earlier this week.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2019

California K-9 Wounded, Suspect Dead in Gunfight

A K-9 with the Placer County (CA) Deputy Sheriff's Office was wounded in a gunfight with a man who had gone on a shooting spree on Tuesday night. The gunman was killed in the exchange, and K-9 Eros was struck and wounded.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2019

Retired New York Officer Murders Wife, Kills Self

An officer who retired from a police department in Westchester County, New York was found dead in the garage of their Middletown home along with his wife on Tuesday night.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2019

Texas Department Fires 5 Officers, Suspends 2 Following In-Custody Death

The Fort Worth (TX) Police Department fired five officers and suspended two without pay after the in-custody death of a suspect who had complained of medical issues.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2019

Arkansas Officer Injured, 2 Suspects Dead in Officer-Involved Shooting

Two suspects were killed and one officer was left injured in an incident following a vehicle pursuit that ended in West Memphis, AR, on Wednesday night.

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