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Police Product Test: TRU-SPEC Women's 24-7 Series 24-7 Xpedition Pants

The Women's 24-7 Xpedition Pants are cut specifically for women. They have a lower rise with a women's cut in the hips and thighs.

October 5, 2018

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Arkansas AG Names Longtime ASP Special Agent "Law Enforcement Officer of the Year"

Becky Vacco—a longtime special agent with the Arkansas State Police—has been named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge.

October 5, 2018

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VA Man Convicted of Capital Murder in Deaths of Wife, Rookie Officer

Ronald Hamilton, 34, of Woodbridge, VA, was charged in connection with the February 2016 fatal shootings of his wife, Crystal Hamilton, and Officer Ashley Guindon, who was just hours into her first shift as a Prince William County police officer.

September 27, 2018

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Texas Department Welcomes 54-Year-Old Rookie Officer

At 54 years of age, Officer Wendy Caldwell has joined the Houston (TX) Police Department as the agency's oldest rookie.

September 25, 2018

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Jury Hears Testimony from Officers Who Survived Shooting that Killed Rookie Officer

Officer Jesse Hempen—who suffered a gunshot wound to his upper leg—and Officer David McKeown—who was shot in the chest, groin and right elbow—told the jury about the shooting that left rookie Officer Ashley Guindon fatally wounded.

September 13, 2018

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Chicago Officer Dies by Suicide Inside Her Personally Owned Vehicle

A police officer with the Chicago Police Department died by suicide in her personally owned vehicle on Wednesday. The officer has not yet been identified.

September 12, 2018

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Oregon "Cop Watcher" Faces Charges of Violating Stalking Restrictions

A man who had been ordered to stay away from Portland Police Chief Danielle Outlaw has turned himself in to police for violating that court order.

September 12, 2018

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New Jersey Officer Injured When DUI Driver Crashes Into Her Squad Car

An officer with the Brick Township (NJ) Police Department was assisting with an investigation of a motor vehicle accident when a suspected drunk driver slammed into her parked squad car.

September 10, 2018

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Dallas Officer Who Fatally Shot Man in Wrong Apartment to Be Charged

A Dallas police officer who fatally shot a man when she entered the wrong apartment will soon be charged according to Dallas police Chief Renee Hall. An arrest warrant was in the process of being issued as of Friday afternoon.

September 7, 2018

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Ohio SRO Placed on Leave for 'Arcing' TASER to Wake Sleeping Student

An officer with the Smithville (OH) Police Department has been placed on unpaid leave after reportedly "arcing" her TASER to wake a sleeping student.

September 7, 2018

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California Department Hires First Ever Female Police Officer

The Del Rey Oaks (CA) Police Department has hired a female police officer for the first time in its history. Officer Beatrice Pereda started her field training this week.

September 7, 2018

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Good Samaritan Pulls Sheriff’s Deputy Out Of Burning Squad Car

An unknown man rescued a Cook County Sheriff's Deputy from her burning patrol vehicle early Thursday. The officer had been trapped in her squad car following a collision with another vehicle.

August 31, 2018