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With Decision on Breonna Taylor Shooting Imminent, Louisville Police Prepare for Unrest

Federal and other government buildings have been closed and some boarded up in downtown Louisville.

September 21, 2020

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DOJ Accuses Portland, Seattle, and NYC Governments of Permitting Anarchy

"When state and local leaders impede their own law enforcement officers and agencies from doing their jobs, it endangers innocent citizens who deserve to be protected, including those who are trying to peacefully assemble and protest," Attorney General William Barr said in a statement.

September 21, 2020

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5 Charged with Barricading Colorado Officers in Station During July Protest

“They prevented 18 officers inside from leaving the building by barricading entrances and securing doors with wires, ropes, boards, picnic tables and sandbags. Some members of the group carried handguns and rifles and wore military or tactical clothing,” the DA’s office said in a statement.

September 18, 2020

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Lancaster Riot Suspects Charged, Held on $1 Million Bail Each

Twelve adults arrested in the rioting face a variety of felony and misdemeanor charges, including arson, riot, institutional vandalism and criminal conspiracy. One defendant also faces a charge of illegal possession of a firearm.

September 16, 2020

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Police Leaders Asked Rochester Not to Release Prude Video That Sparked Riots

Deputy Chief Mark Simmons cited the “current climate” in the city and the nation in a June 4 email advising then-Chief La’ron Singletary to press the city’s lawyers to deny a Prude family lawyer’s public records request for the footage of the March 23 encounter that led to his death.

September 16, 2020

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Violent Protests Shake PA City After Officer Fatally Shoots Man with Knife

Investigators determined Munoz had a knife in his right hand as he chased the officer, according to the release. The officer then fired several shots, and Munoz was killed.

September 14, 2020

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2 Los Angeles County Deputies Critical After Ambush, Gunman at Large

Sheriff Alex Villanueva identified the deputies as a 31-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man who were sworn in 14 months ago. Their names have not been released.

September 13, 2020

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Editorial: Extreme Prejudice

You are being judged guilty of all kinds of heinous crimes before anyone has the facts.

September 11, 2020

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Defunding Civilization

The rule of law and officers to enforce that law are essential to preserving America’s freedom.

September 11, 2020

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Rochester Police Chief Steps Down Over Attacks on "Character and Integrity"

Chief La'Ron Singletary said in a statement that he was honored to serve the city in upstate New York for 20 years and commended his staff. However, he said the protests and criticism of his handling of the investigation into the March 23 incident "are an attempt to destroy my character and integrity."

September 9, 2020

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Judge Temporarily Bans Use of Less-Lethal Tools by Detroit Police on "Peaceful Protesters"

Police Chief James Craig responded to the order by U.S. District Judge Laurie J. Michelson by saying his officers only have used force when protesters weren't peaceful and that the ruling won't change how the department handles demonstrations.

September 7, 2020

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Ohio Sheriff: "If You Shoot at the Police, We'll Shoot Back"

"I will not allow my deputies or any law enforcement officer in Butler County to take the abuse I have seen over the past several months. If you come to this county expecting a free pass to harm one of my men or women in uniform keep in mind, nothing in life is free," Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones said.

September 3, 2020