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From JFK to Armored Van Assault on HQ, Dallas Police Are Preserving History of the Department

Some items are now on display when you first walk in the door, the true treasures are still hidden in file drawers and archive boxes. From a Jack Ruby business card to the only full-auto 45.-caliber Thompson in the history of the department, one day officers and community alike will be able to get a true glimpse of history.

December 2, 2022

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302 Officers Shot This Year, 56 Fatally

There have been 79 ambush-style attacks on law enforcement officers this year, which have resulted in 114 officers shot, 28 of whom were killed.

December 1, 2022

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Widow of Slain CA Officer Files Claim Against District Attorney

"For reasons currently unknown and with overwhelming indifference, Justin Flores was allowed to continue his rampage of criminal violence against the unsuspecting people, including two dedicated police officers," says Mark Peacock, Janine Paredes' attorney.

November 29, 2022

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OH Officers Ambushed by Man Armed with Shotgun

"That gun came out of nowhere," Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant said. "If you look at the video, the suspect actually approached officers. He wasn't retreating, he wasn't trying to hide, he wasn't trying to run, he was walking directly towards them with that weapon and he pulled it."

November 15, 2022

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281 Officers Shot Through End of October, 55 Killed

"I’m sad to report that so far this year, we are outpacing last year’s historic number of officers shot and killed. This fact is disturbing and should alarm all Americans,” says National FOP President Patrick Yoes.

November 3, 2022

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KY Investigators Seek Suspect in Desecration of Officer’s Memorial

"Whoever did it, your day's coming," says Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa. "It may not be today, it may not be tomorrow, but you can mark my words, your day's coming.”

November 2, 2022

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2 NJ Officers Shot from Elevated Position

One officer was struck in the neck and the other in the leg. They were hit by gunfire from an elevated position, possibly a window or a roof, according to officials

November 1, 2022

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“Send Everyone”—Wounded CT Officer’s Video Shows Him Shooting Ambush Suspect

Officer Iurato was hit in the leg but managed to “make his way around the house and back to a Bristol Police Department cruiser.” He can be heard calling in "Shots fired! Shots fired. Send everyone!" He was clearly in pain.

October 17, 2022

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FOP Reports 252 Officers Shot in First 8 Months of 2022, 50 Fatally

FOP says 93 officers were shot in a total of 63 ambush-style attacks during the same period. Twenty-four officers were killed in these attacks.

October 4, 2022

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Shots Fired into Boston Detective’s Unmarked Car

The detective was in plain clothes and in an unmarked car when the gunman approached and started shooting. The officer did not fire back, but his car was hit twice.

September 26, 2022

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Armoring Police Vehicle Glass for Ambush Protection

“I don't think there's literally a price we can put on officer safety. When it's your dad or your uncle or your son or your daughter or mom, there's really no price that can be put on officer safety if they're going to be in the line of fire."

September 16, 2022

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Canadian Officer Ambushed and Killed During Training

The chase for the suspect ended about two hours after the first of two reported shootings when Ontario's police watchdog says officers fatally shot the man, who had been tracked down to a Hamilton cemetery.

September 13, 2022