Tag: COVID-19: Page 11

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Texas Man Claims COVID-19 Infection, Coughs on Arresting Officers

A Texas man with 23 warrants for his arrest coughed on police officers and claimed to have COVID-19.

April 24, 2020

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Michigan Officer Reads Children's Book to Kids on Facebook from Squad Car

An officer with the Norton Shores (MI) Police Department is trying to keep connected with the kids in his jurisdiction despite the need for social distancing.

April 24, 2020

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Amid the COVID-19 Crisis, Officers Persist in Acts of Kindness

There are countless acts of kindness being performed by officers across the country who are going well above and beyond their call of duty to assist people who are in need.

April 24, 2020

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FL Man's Handmade 'COVID 19 infected' Sign Doesn't Stop Deputies from Arresting Him

Florida deputies said a wanted man posted a sign on his front door that read "COViD 19 iNFected since 4/8/20" in a last-ditch attempt to avoid arrest. It didn't work.

April 23, 2020

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NYPD Reports that it Has Lost 29 Officers to COVID-19

The New York Police Department said it has lost another member to COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus-related NYPD deaths to 29.

April 23, 2020

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NYPD Frustrated by Rise in Burglaries During Pandemic, Suspects Released "Immediately"

“The cops are out there making arrests for these burglaries. With the existing law, what’s happening is the individuals are being released immediately and that’s something that ultimately in the end will have to be fixed,” Commissioner Shea said.

April 22, 2020

Training

MA State Police Academy Closed After Recruits Test Positive for COVID-19

All class members have been told to quarantine for 14 days as a preventative measure. They will also be tested for COVID-19 during that period.

April 22, 2020

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NJ Officers Help Save Life of Fellow Officer After His Heart Stops

The police department posted on Facebook that Officer Charles "Rob" Roberts' heart stopped from COVID-19 complications, and he was taken to Mountainside Hospital after officers and EMTs performed "life-saving measures."

April 22, 2020

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California Officer Recovered from COVID-19 Now Helping Others

An officer with the Burlingame (CA) Police Department recently recovered from COVID-19—after contracting the condition in early March.

April 20, 2020

Command

Detroit Chief Recovers from COVID-19, Returns to Duty

Detroit Police Chief James Craig returned to work Thursday saying he is recovered from COVID-19 after fighting the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus for weeks.

April 17, 2020

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Chicago Officer Dies of COVID-19

An officer with the Chicago Police Department has died of COVID-19, the department announced Friday.

April 17, 2020

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Texas Officer Shares Story of Recovery from COVID-19

An officer with the Austin Police Department has returned to duty after suffering from infection of the COVID-19 virus.

April 17, 2020