Tag: The Midwest: Page 33

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Parents of Ohio Gunman Apologize for "Insensitive" Obituary

The parents of the gunman who shot and killed his 22-year-old sister and eight others on Aug. 4 in Dayton, OH, have apologized for posting an obituary of the 24-year-old assailant calling him a "funny, articulate and intelligent man with striking blue eyes and a kind smile."

August 16, 2019

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Ohio Officer Assists in Couple's Wedding Proposal

An officer with the Cincinnati Police Department is being lauded for his assistance in a young couple's wedding proposal over the weekend.

August 16, 2019

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Ohio Officer Cleared of Wrongdoing in OIS

An officer with the Sharonville (OH) Police Department who shot a man in a hotel earlier this week has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Hamilton County Prosecutor.

August 15, 2019

Special Units

Illinois Department Welcomes New K-9, Asks Public for Name Suggestions

The Galesburg (IL) Police Department announced on social media that it has recently welcomed a new K-9 to its ranks and would like help coming up with a name.

August 15, 2019

Patrol

Chicago Police Department Retires Stars of Three Fallen Officers

The Chicago Police Department on Tuesday retired the stars of three officers killed in the line of duty last year.

August 15, 2019

Patrol

Iowa Deputy Dies from Crash Injuries Suffered Friday

A Lyon County, IA, sheriff's deputy died Tuesday from injuries she suffered in a patrol vehicle crash on August 9.

August 14, 2019

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Former Missouri Lawmaker Blasts Warren for Tweet Claiming Michael Brown was "Murdered"

A former Missouri lawmaker—who is also a retired police officer—blasted presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren for a Tweet claiming that Michael Brown was "murdered" in Ferguson five years ago.

August 13, 2019

Patrol

Woman's Wrong Number Text to Officer Leads to Viral Police Department Social Media Post

A woman errantly sent a text message to an officer with the Winfield (MO) Police Department in which she claimed that they "got high" together.

August 13, 2019

Procedures & Policies

AG William Barr Voices Support for LE, Derides "Social Justice" DAs at FOP Conference

Attorney General William P. Barr delivered opening remarks Monday at the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police's 64th National Biennial Conference. He took the opportunity to voice his and the Trump Administration's support for law enforcement, and plans for how to support their mission.

August 12, 2019

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Democratic Presidential Candidates Accuse Former Ferguson Officer of Murdering Michael Brown

Two candidates running for the Democratic Party's 2020 presidential nomination have accused former Ferguson, MO, police officer Darren Wilson of "murdering" Michael Brown in a controversial 2014 police shooting. The shooting was ruled justified by both the St. Louis County prosecuting attorney and the U.S. Department of Justice.

August 12, 2019

Vehicle Ops

Nebraska State Patrol Car Voted Best Looking Cruiser

The Nebraska State Patrol claimed the top spot in this year's Best Looking Cruiser contest, an annual contest voted on by the public and organized by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST).

August 8, 2019

Patrol

Ohio Chief Screens Dayton Shooter's Family from Press

Not directly involved in the investigation, Doherty has become the family’s voice and its protector. The one who greets reporters every few hours at a roadblock, set up to prohibit access to the Betts' cul-de-sac.

August 7, 2019