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Oregon Agency Investigating How Blue Line Flag Sticker Got on Squad Car

An officer with the Portland (OR) Police Department faces possible disciplinary action after someone posted to social media an image of the rear of a squad car, if the person who did it is ever identified.

November 8, 2019

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Washington Police Chief Fatally Struck by Vehicle

Chief Michael Knapp was struck by a pickup truck driven by a teenager who had failed to activate his headlights despite darkening conditions. It is believed that Knapp did not see the approaching vehicle and stepped into its path.

November 7, 2019

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Colorado Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Armed Man

Following a three-month investigation, District Attorney Jeff Cheney has concluded that an officer with the Rifle (CO) Police Department was justified in the fatal shooting of Allan George in August.

November 7, 2019

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Texas Votes Overwhelmingly to Allow K-9s to Retire with Handlers

Voters in Texas made history on Election Day, showing unprecedented bipartisanship for a change to the Texas Constitution with an estimated 94 percent of voters supporting Proposition 10, an amendment that will allow retiring K-9s to be adopted by their handler.

November 7, 2019

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Pieces of My Mind

Thoughts on some of the law enforcement news that came across our computers in October.

November 6, 2019

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New Mexico Officer Dies as a Result of On-Duty Medical Event

"It is with great sorrow and significant grief that the Navajo Police Department announces the passing of Police Sergeant Lamar Martin," Phillip Francisco, Chief of Police Navajo Police Department, said on Facebook.

November 5, 2019

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2 Phoenix Officers Injured During Standoff with Gunman

Two officers with the Phoenix Police Department were injured during a standoff with a man who had "pistol whipped" a 69-year-old woman and threatened other residents in a home on Sunday night.

November 4, 2019

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Off-Duty California Officer Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash

An off-duty officer with the Ontario (CA) Police Department died in a single-vehicle crash on Saturday in San Bernardino.

November 4, 2019

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Arizona Officer Paralyzed in Shooting Stands for First Time in 14 Years

He stood while serving on the honor guard and presenting the American flag during the opening ceremony at the Special Olympics Arizona.

November 1, 2019

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Arizona Detention Officer Dies Following Attack by Inmate

A detention officer with the Maricopa County (AZ) Sheriff's Office died Wednesday evening from injuries he suffered when an inmate attacked him.

October 31, 2019

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Former Montana Officer Charged with Theft of Union Money

A former officer with the Helena (MT) Police Department now faces one charge of felony theft after an investigation revealed unauthorized spending from the labor union's bank accounts.

October 31, 2019

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Fourth Man Arrested for Marijuana Conspiracy That Led to Murder of California Deputy

Deputy Ishmael was shot and killed in the early-morning hours of Oct. 23 as he was responding to a 911 call from an individual in Somerset reporting that someone was stealing his marijuana plants.

October 30, 2019