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PA Officer Fired Over Apparent Racist Social Media Post

A part-time police officer in McKeesport, PA, was fired after an apparent racist social media post involving the officer began circulating online, the mayor of McKeesport said. More Here.

September 28, 2016

Patrol

Tulsa Officer's Attorney Says She Believed Crutcher was On PCP Before Fatal OIS

Her attorney says Shelby is a drug recognition expert and she suspected Crutcher was "on something," possibly PCP.

September 22, 2016

Patrol

Video: Philly Sergeant Wounded in Saturday Rampage Released from Hospital

Philadelphia Sgt. Sylvia Young looked emotional while being welcomed by a line of dozens of uniformed police officers saluting her. The 19-year veteran -- with her arm in a sling -- was wheeled out of Penn-Presbyterian at about 1pm Tuesday. Then, she stood up on her own feet before a highway patrol escorted her home.

September 20, 2016

Patrol

Officer Narrowly Survived Deadly Philadelphia Shooting Spree as 2 Officers Hurt

In total, 18 shots were fired at close-range at Sgt. Sylvia Young from a 9mm Luger, marking the beginning of a chaotic night in Philadelphia that would ultimately leave her, another officer, and three civilians injured; a 25-year-old woman dead; and the suspect killed amid a foot chase.

September 19, 2016

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Video: Ballistic Vest Saves GA Officer Shot on Patrol

A Jackson (GA) Police Department officer is recovering at home after being shot in the vest early Tuesday morning while she was on patrol.

September 14, 2016

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Ballistic Vest Saves GA Officer Shot on Patrol

A Jackson (GA) Police Department officer is recovering at home after being shot in the vest early Tuesday morning while on patrol. The shooter is still at large. More Here.

September 14, 2016

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Abused Girl Grows Up to Be Detective, Busts Her Molester

It was 5 p.m. on a warm September 2014 day in Granbury, TX, and the 25-year-old woman had asked Chaisson to meet to talk about the years of sexual abuse he inflicted upon her beginning at age 8.

September 7, 2016

Training

Austin Police Try New Recruiting Tactics to Bolster, Diversify Ranks

Outreach efforts toward prospective female applicants are part of a series of responses by Austin police to address a recruiting problem that a consulting group's recently released report said is the biggest challenge facing the department.

August 30, 2016

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Video: TN Deputy Struck by Car While Helping Motorist

According to Earle Farrell with the Sheriff's Office, Deputy Angela Winfrey was helping a driver on Austin Peay Highway near Old Brownsville Road around 11:30 p.m. Saturday -- when she was hit by another vehicle.

August 29, 2016

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Video: Miami-Dade Officer to Donate Kidney to Coworker

A Miami-Dade Police officer was in the fight of his life when he received a devastating diagnosis, but help arrived in the form of a fellow officer who is donating her kidney to help him survive.

August 26, 2016

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DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier Announces Retirement

Metropolitan DC Chief of Police Cathy Lanier is retiring after 26 years to take over as Senior Vice President of Security Operations for the National Football League.

August 16, 2016

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Video: Arizona Corrections Officer Saves Inmate's Life

Maricopa County, AZ, Sheriff Joe Arpaio shared on his Facebook page a video that he said shows a corrections officer saving a suicidal inmate's life.

August 5, 2016