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Newsby Staff WriterApril 15, 2019

California Motor Officer Injured in Collision with Vehicle

A motorcycle officer with the East Bay Regional Park District was injured Friday when he collided with a vehicle on an interstate freeway.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 15, 2019

American Flag Design on California Patrol Vehicles Sparks Backlash

The Laguna Beach Police department recently repainted a number of squad cars to include an American flag theme across the front and rear doors. Some citizens are crying foul, saying that the new design is "aggressive" and not reflective of the community.

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Articlesby David GriffithApril 12, 2019

Less-Lethal: The Guinea Pigs

A team of Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies tests less-lethal weapons and restraints, even letting themselves become the targets so that they can determine effectiveness.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 11, 2019

Suspected DUI Driver Charged with Murder in Death of CHP Officer

According to NBC News, the suspected DUI driver—identified as 36-year-old Michael Joseph Callahan—pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Wednesday.

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Videosby Staff WriterApril 11, 2019

(Video) The Dangers of Traffic Stops

LAPD Captain Greg Meyer (ret.) discusses some of the dangers to police officers present during traffic stops, and some of the tactics he teaches officers to help mitigate those dangers.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 10, 2019

CA Legislation to Change Lethal Force Justification Passes Committee Hearing

The bill’s main author, Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, D-San Diego, said AB 392 prevents “unnecessary deaths” by “clarifying law enforcement’s obligations.” Weber’s team said the legislation would push officers to rely on de-escalation techniques like verbal persuasion and crisis intervention methods instead of lethal force.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 10, 2019

LAPD to Dump Program that Uses Data to ID Likely Offenders

Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore plans to scrap a controversial program that uses data to identify individuals who are most likely to commit violent crimes, bowing to criticism included in an audit and by privacy groups.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 10, 2019

Wife of Slain CA Officer Slams Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris for Death Penalty Decision

Asked whether she regrets not speaking to the family before announcing the death penalty would not be sought, Harris said, "I did not ask for permission to make my decision."

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 9, 2019

California Department Honors Officer who Saved 9-Month-Old Baby

Officer Brian Cappell was the first on scene and followed the baby's sister to the 9-month-old who had reportedly choked on a snack.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 9, 2019

California Officers Pitch In to Replace Landscaper's Stolen Tools

Santa Ana Police responded to the report of the theft, and soon thereafter came up with a plan to help Adrian Salgado get back on his feet.

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