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Chicago Mayor Orders Removal of Statue That City's Police Bled to Defend

The move is a reversal from Lightfoot, who initially opposed taking down the statue on the grounds that it would erase the history of the Italian explorer.

July 24, 2020

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At Least 3 Federal Officers Working Portland Riots May Lose Vision from Lasers

“When officers responded to put out these fires, glass bottles were thrown and lasers – which can cause permanent blindness – were shined in their eyes,” Federal Protective Service (FPS) Deputy Director of Operations Richard “Kriss” Cline said. “We have three officers who currently have eye injuries and they may not recover sight in those eyes from those laser attacks.”

July 24, 2020

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Wisconsin Officer Hurt in Vehicle Collision with Suspect Car

An officer with the Brookfield (WI) Police department was briefly hospitalized after his squad car was struck during a traffic pursuit on an interstate freeway on Monday night.

July 23, 2020

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Chicago Police Ordered to Wear Protective Gear at Future Protests

Superintendent Brown said officers faced organized mob action “designed to provoke violent responses” during a protest that started peacefully but turned violent, leaving several officers and protesters injured.

July 21, 2020

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Man Arrested for Attacking, Injuring Indiana Officer

A man was arrested for attacking an officer with the Elkhart (IN) Police Department late last week.

July 21, 2020

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Charges Filed Against Teen Who Struck Minnesota Officer with Vehicle

If convicted, 18-year-old Shi Sho faces up to 10 years in prison.

July 20, 2020

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18 Chicago Officers Injured While Responding to Riot

At least 18 officers with the Chicago Police Department were injured as they responded to a protest that turned dangerously violent on Friday evening.

July 20, 2020

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2 Men Arrested Following Attack on NYPD Officers During Protest

Two men were arrested Thursday in connection with an attack on police officers responding to a demonstration that turned violent earlier this week in New York City.

July 17, 2020

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Officers Attempting to Administer Aid to Shooting Victim Attacked by That Victim

Two officers—one male and one female—with the St. Louis Police Department who were attempting to administer aid to a shooting victim were bitten, kicked, and punched by that very individual.

July 16, 2020

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3 NYPD Officers Seriously Injured, Chief Suffers Broken Finger During Protester Attack

The officers were reportedly marching with community members protesting the city's unprecedented rise in gun violence. It appears they were attacked by anti-police counter protesters.

July 15, 2020

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Trial Begins for Man Accused of Assaulting Ohio Police Officer

Police say Officer Doug Utecht was brutally beaten while attempting to arrest a suspected assailant—identified as Durrell Nichols.

July 14, 2020

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Texas Officer Recovering from Injuries Sustained in Roll-Over Crash

An officer with the Dallas Police Department who was injured in a roll-over crash on Wednesday night is said to be recovering from his injuries and is expected to be okay.

July 9, 2020