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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2020

Kentucky Officer Rescues Wayward Deer from Pool

An officer with the Lexington (KY) Police Department enlisted the assistance of a local resident in helping a deer trapped in a swimming pool to safety and onto solid ground. Video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2020

Maryland Officer Struck by Vehicle While Directing Traffic at Crash Scene

An officer with the Prince George's County Police Department was directing traffic at the scene of a vehicle collision early Thursday morning when a passing motorist struck him.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2020

Missouri Bill Banning Police Residency Requirements Expanded to Whole State

A bill meant to lift police residency requirements for officers in the city of St. Louis was expanded by lawmakers Tuesday night to include all Missouri municipalities, despite opposition from Kansas City.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieJanuary 17, 2020

Apple vs. the DOJ (Redux): Balancing Privacy and Security

Like forensic, physical, testimonial, or any other form of evidence, digital evidence should not stand alone as the sole pillar of a prosecutor's case. But it is absolutely reasonable to have digital evidence included when it's relevant, and that is only possible when investigators gain the type of access Attorney General Barr and his Department of Justice is looking for in the case of the terror attack on NAS Pensacola.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2020

Florida Department's PAL Cuts Ties with NFL's Antonio Brown

Following a profanity-laced incident outside his home—which was streamed live on social media—disgraced NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is no longer welcome as either a donor or a volunteer at the Hollywood (FL) Police Department's Police Athletic League.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 15, 2020

Off-Duty Ohio Officer Comes Under Fire During Roadside Dispute

An officer with the Warren (OH) Police Department was on his way home from work when he stopped to provide aid to what he thought was a disabled vehicle on the side of the road. But the incident somehow escalated, and both parties reportedly fired shots.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 15, 2020

Study: St. Paul Police Department Should Hire 100 More Officers

A newly released study of the St. Paul (MN) Police Department contends that the agency should hire at least 100 more officers and support staff in order to keep up with increasing call loads, a growing population, and the ever-increasing complexity of conducting criminal investigations.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 14, 2020

Man Who Shot Oklahoma Officer in 2018 Sentenced to 105 Years

The man convicted of shooting an officer with the Tulsa (OK) Police Department during a July 2018 incident in the parking lot of a convenience store has been sentenced to 105 years behind bars.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2020

Video: Officer Struck by Train During Foot Pursuit Miraculously Survives

An officer with the Polk County (GA) Police Department pursuing a suspect on foot down a railroad track was struck from behind by a train, but miraculously survived the incident.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2020

NYTOA to Present Class on Weapon Retention and Close-Quarter Combat at SHOT Show

Topics covered will be weapon retention best practices—including retention during ground struggle and against a wall or barrier—and the concepts of angles, control, and distance management during weapon presentation.

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