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Video: Police Union Defends Cleveland Officer Criticized by Councilman

Union officials say the picture shows the equipment ordered for the RNC does not fit all officers. But the picture drew criticism from Councilman Mike Polensek, who referred to the pictured officer as "a 300-pounder."

June 9, 2016

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Police Union Defends Cleveland Officer Criticized by Councilman

Union officials say the picture shows the equipment ordered for the RNC does not fit all officers. But the picture drew criticism from Councilman Mike Polensek, who referred to the pictured officer as "a 300-pounder." More Here.

June 9, 2016

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LAPD Officers May Be Awarded for Restraint

Los Angeles Police are eligible to be awarded the prestigious Preservation of Life award, but the Los Angeles Police Protective League says the award carries "dangerous implications."

June 9, 2016

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Minneapolis Police Union President Calls Black Lives Matter a "Terrorist Organization"

Kroll’s harshest words were pointed at Black Lives Matter, which he described as a “terrorist organization.”

June 3, 2016

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No Charges for Officers in Jamar Clark Shooting

Federal authorities said Wednesday that they would not pursue civil rights charges against two Minneapolis police officers in the fatal shooting of Jamar Clark.

June 2, 2016

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Video: Los Angeles Police Union Sues Chief Over "Improper Influence" in Disciplinary Process

The union says the city charter section, which requires two command officers to be board members, is a violation of the 14th Amendment because the officers “owe their rank to the chief.” They are hoping the federal court agrees.

May 20, 2016

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Los Angeles Police Union Sues Chief Over "Improper Influence" in Disciplinary Process

The union says the city charter section, which requires two command officers to be board members, is a violation of the 14th Amendment because the officers “owe their rank to the chief.” They are hoping the federal court agrees. More Here.

May 20, 2016

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Police Union Sues New York City Over Changes to Health Insurance

A police union is suing New York City for making changes to officers’ health insurance plans without consulting them, according to court papers.

May 17, 2016

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NYPD Union Survey Shows Officers Very Unhappy with de Blasio, City Government

96% of responses were unfavorable towards Mayor de Blasio, with 88% very unfavorable. Additionally, 96% disapprove of de Blasio’s policing and public safety policies.

May 13, 2016

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Cleveland Police Union: Tamir Rice Settlement Money Should Help Educate Kids About Dangers of Replica Guns

“Something positive must come from this tragic loss,” said Steve Loomis, president of the Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association. “That would be educating youth of the dangers of possessing a real or replica firearm,” he said.

April 26, 2016

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Chicago FOP Chief Slams Incendiary Police Racism Report for "Bias"

The president of the largest Chicago police union on Thursday blasted a new report that recommends broad reforms within the department, calling the report one-sided and unfair to officers.

April 15, 2016

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NYPD Union Chief Blames "Anti-Police Atmosphere" for Rise in Shootings, Slashings

PBA President Patrick Lynch took to the airwaves Sunday to blame recent spikes in shootings and slashings on an “anti-police atmosphere” in New York City.

April 4, 2016