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Video: AZ Officers Attacked by Protesters at Trump Rally, Respond with Tear Gas

“The good news is the job of the Phoenix Police Department tonight was to make sure that everyone got home safely,” Mayor Greg Stanton said. “The good news is that is exactly what occurred in Phoenix tonight.”

August 23, 2017

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Video: Boston Police Avoid Damage and Injuries During Rallies and Protests

Many were concerned that the protests in Boston denouncing racism and bigotry would turn into riots, causing property damage and producing casualties. But after the marches concluded — more than 40,000 attended — those concerns seemed outsized.

August 21, 2017

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Boston Police Avoid Damage and Injuries During Rallies and Protests

Many were concerned that the protests in Boston denouncing racism and bigotry would turn into riots, causing property damage and producing casualties. But after the marches concluded — more than 40,000 attended — those concerns seemed outsized. More Here.

August 21, 2017

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Police Nationwide Brace for More White Supremacy Rallies and Counter Protests

Rallies like the one in Charlottesville, fueled by overt displays of racism, attended by members of self-described militias, and attracting counterprotesters, pose novel challenges: Many of the demonstrators are legally and openly carrying firearms, including semiautomatic weapons. And instead of protesters versus police, as has often been the case in recent years, the situation is civilian versus civilian, with some participants spoiling for a fight.

August 15, 2017

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Police: PA Woman at Anti-Shariah Rally Attacked Police Horse

A Philadelphia woman is jailed on charges she attacked a police horse during a weekend demonstration against Shariah law in Harrisburg, PA.

June 13, 2017

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Police Prevent Violence Between Dueling OR Rallies

Portland, OR, police officers in riot gear prevented a full-scale clash between protest blocs by restricting access to Terry Schrunk Plaza, where Trump backers and free-speech advocates rallied for hours in a self-contained bubble within this liberal city.

June 5, 2017

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Video: French Police Officers Injured in May Day Workers' March in Paris

Six riot police officers have been injured, two "very seriously," in clashes between masked protesters on the fringes of May Day marches in Paris, France, to celebrate workers' rights.

May 1, 2017

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French Police Officers Injured in May Day Workers' March in Paris

Six riot police officers have been injured, two "very seriously," in clashes between masked protesters on the fringes of May Day marches in Paris, France, to celebrate workers' rights. More Here.

May 1, 2017

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MA Police Department Receives Protective Equipment from the Spirit of Blue Foundation

The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced that it has awarded a Safety Equipment Grant to the Leicester (MA) Police Department (LPD) for the purchase of personal protective equipment. LPD received five sets of Damascus FlexForce riot control suits, Damascus Vector gloves, and clear impact-resistant riot control shields, valued at $5,691.25.

April 17, 2017

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Where are the Helmets?

Departments hoping to reach out to "alienated communities" are implementing training designed to: make us feel bad about who we are; encourage us to try to diagnose the "root cause" of a miscreant's bad behavior; and tempt us to hesitate to do our job for fear of prosecution or punishment. This is a recipe for disaster where officer safety is concerned.

March 13, 2017

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MN Bill Would Make Convicted Protesters Liable for Policing Costs

Minnesota lawmakers are advancing a bill that would allow cities to sue protesters who violate the law for the cost of the police response to the demonstration.

January 25, 2017

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Retracta-Cade

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The patent pending Retracta-Cade was developed by a retired NYPD lieutenant for the purpose of increasing officer safety by providing a durable on-demand barrier control system.

October 24, 2016