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Come Hell or High Water: Policing in Natural Disasters
Policing in an area where a natural disaster is actively unfolding presents some unique challenges. Let's examine some of them so that when tragedy strikes in your jurisdiction—whether that's a hurricane, a tornado, a flash flood, a blizzard, an earthquake, a volcano, a wildfire, or something else—you've got a handle on what you've got to handle.
September 6, 2019
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Texas Officer Recovering After Being Struck By Suspected DUI Driver
An officer with the Boerne Police Department is recovering from injuries sustained when she was struck by a suspected drunk driver while directing traffic at a Friday night high school football game.
September 4, 2019
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Odessa Officer Wounded in Texas Rampage Released From Hospital
Three days after a shooting rampage took the lives of seven victims and injured at least 25, the Odessa, TX, police officer wounded in the incident was released from the hospital today.
September 3, 2019
Corporal James Santana of the Odessa (TX) Police Department, who was wounded in the recent Texas Rampage, has been released from the hospital.
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Texas Motor Officer Struck, Injured by Suspected DUI Driver
A motor officer with the Austin (TX) Police Department was struck and transported to a nearby hospital with a fractured hip.
September 3, 2019
Officer Abel Garza suffered a fractured hip after being struck by a suspected DUI driver.
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Death Toll Climbs in Texas Rampage, Wounded Trooper Recovering
The total number of people killed in a rampage in Texas has now reached seven, and 22 were wounded—including three responding police officers. The trooper survived "by the grace of God" and was in surgery for several hours Saturday.
September 2, 2019
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21 People Shot, 5 Dead in West Texas Rampage
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was the first person shot in the rampage, which started shortly after 3 p.m. with a traffic stop on I-20.
August 31, 2019
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Texas Police Search for Gunman Who Opened Fire on Department Building
Police in Texas are searching for an unknown and unidentified gunman who opened fire on the Pittsburg Police Department building late Wednesday.
August 30, 2019
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Texas Trooper Succumbs to Gunshot Wounds Suffered in April
A trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety on Saturday succumbed to complications of gunshot wounds sustained in April.
August 26, 2019
Trooper Moises Sanchez succumbed to complications of gunshot wounds sustained in April.
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Texas Deputy Suffers Fatal Heart Attack at Scene of Vehicle Fire
A deputy with the Kinney County Sheriff's Office suffered a fatal heart attack at the scene of a vehicle fire on Friday night.
August 26, 2019
Deputy Sheriff Jose Luis Blancarte had been directing traffic at the scene when he began to feel ill and requested medical assistance.
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Texas Sheriff Declines Pay Raise, Says Deputy Overtime Pay is More Important
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar announced on Wednesday that he would be declining a pay raise proposed by elected officials because he wants to ensure that funding is available for overtime pay for his deputies.
August 23, 2019
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Texas K-9 Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Gunshot Wounds
A Lubbock Police Department K-9 and a 14-year-old gunman suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds during an early morning gunfight following a vehicle and foot police pursuit on Tuesday.
August 22, 2019
K-9 Max was shot on duty and is now recovering.
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Texas Officer May Receive Traffic Citation for Texting and Driving
An officer with the Killeen Police Department may pick up a traffic citation after she was seen by a citizen texting and driving. The citizen posted a video of the incident on Facebook, which drew the attention of the chief of police.
August 21, 2019
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