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Video: Denver Police Union Asks Judge to Force Prosecution of Chief, Deputy Chief

Denver's police union is fighting back against the district attorney's decision not to prosecute the city's two top officers.

June 30, 2017

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Family of Philando Castile Reaches $3M Settlement in Police Shooting Case

The family of Philando Castile has reached a nearly $3 million settlement with the city of St. Anthony Village, according to a statement from both parties.

June 26, 2017

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Former Milwaukee Officer Acquitted of Homicide in Fatal OIS

A former Milwaukee police officer was acquitted by a jury Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a man last year. The shooting set off days of protests and riots in the city.

June 21, 2017

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More Than 2 Dozen Teams Apply to Serve as Monitor of Baltimore Police Consent Decree

More than two dozen teams have applied to serve as the independent monitor overseeing police reforms in Baltimore under the consent decree between the city and the U.S. Department of Justice.

June 9, 2017

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FLEOA Foundation Defends NYPD Sergeant Accused of Murder

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) Foundation released the following statement in opposition to the murder charge the New York City Bronx District Attorney's (DA) Office brought against NYPD Sergeant Hugh Barry.

June 5, 2017

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Video: TX Governor Signs Sanctuary Cities Ban Into Law

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he has signed a new ban on sanctuary cities into law, which would require both local government and law enforcement to comply with federal immigration laws or face legal consequences.

May 8, 2017

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TX Governor Signs Sanctuary Cities Ban Into Law

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he has signed a new ban on sanctuary cities into law, which would require both local government and law enforcement to comply with federal immigration laws or face legal consequences. More Here.

May 8, 2017

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Driver Who Crashed Into LAPD Patrol Car, Killing Officer, Pleads No Contest

A driver who lost control of his truck and crashed into an LAPD patrol car, killing a well-liked veteran officer, pleaded no contest to gross vehicular manslaughter on Wednesday.

April 20, 2017

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FL Officer Charged With Shooting Autistic Man's Caretaker

Officials say a Florida police officer who shot an autistic man's caretaker is facing criminal charges.

April 12, 2017

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The Liability Plague

With the money they lose to lawsuits law enforcement agencies could hire more officers, field better equipment, and offer more comprehensive training.

April 7, 2017

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TN Supreme Court Upholds State's Lethal Injection Protocol

The Tennessee Supreme Court’s message Wednesday to murderers condemned to die was simple: It doesn’t have to be pain-free or quick and you don’t get a second shot at life if the first attempt doesn’t do the job.

March 31, 2017

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Attacking Police Officers Now a Hate Crime in KY

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has signed into law legislation that makes it a hate crime to attack a police officer or emergency responder. The state joined Louisiana as the only other state with a "Blue Lives Matter" law.

March 23, 2017