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Report: L.A. Cops Fired 100+ Rounds at Newspaper Truck

Eight LAPD officers who fired dozens of rounds at a newspaper delivery truck during the Chris Dorner manhunt will be kept out of the field until the investigation is complete, according to the agency.

Pittsburgh Chief Forced To Resign

The second-highest-ranking member of the union representing Pittsburgh police officers said the rank-and-file are still shocked this morning by the sudden forced resignation of Chief Nate Harper and morale remains low.

Chief Nate Harper addresses the media in September. Screenshot via WTAE.

Pittsburgh Mayor Calls for 'Outside' Chief

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl said Thursday he wants to hire a new police chief "with no relationships, with no ties, with really no history" related to the embattled department.

15 Officers Awarded Medal of Valor

Fifteen law enforcement officers were awarded the Medal of Valor for their heroic acts during a Wednesday ceremony at the White House. Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder handed out the honor.

Vice President Joe Biden presents Officer Reeshemah Taylor with the Medal of Valor. Photo via White House.

Memphis Cop Fired for Fatal Crash

Alex Beard, 23, was fired Monday following a probe by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. He was charged with failing to adhere to regulations regarding responding to calls, personal conduct and motor-vehicle damage.

Intoxicated Texas Cop Loses Control In Squad

A Saginaw (Texas) Police officer lost his job for disorderly behavior during an off-duty arrest by Fort Worth Police. The intoxicated officer screamed and cursed at police and kicked the rear window of a Fort Worth patrol vehicle. Read the full story here.

Video Intoxicated Texas Cop

Dorner Supporters Protest at LAPD HQ

Dozens of protesters gathered outside LAPD headquarters in downtown L.A. on Saturday afternoon in an event they said was organized through a Facebook page called "I support Christopher Jordan Dorner."

Mo. Detective Dies While Working Out

Detective Christopher Simpson succumbed to a medical emergency at 5:05 p.m. at the Chesterfield Police Fitness Center. Simpson was a 35-year law enforcement veteran.

Photo via Chesterfield PD.

Fed Budget Cuts Would Reduce LE Strength

Automatic federal budget cuts set to go into effect March 1 would likely trigger mandatory furloughs among agencies such as the FBI, ATF, and Border Patrol, as well as sharp reductions in grants that bring equipment and personnel to local agencies.

Photo via Inventorchris/Flickr.

Md. Cop Shot In Head In Training Exercise

The Baltimore Police commissioner shut down police training indefinitely after a University of Maryland police officer was shot in the head during an exercise at a closed psychiatric hospital.

Mich. Gov. Calls for 107 New Troopers

The Republican governor laid out his public safety plan Thursday that includes putting $15.2 million toward training an additional 107 troopers.

Memphis Top Cop: Officers Relieved of Duty After Threats

Memphis Police Director Toney Armstrong on Friday said two officers assigned to a Hickory Hill precinct were relieved of duty because of "threatening" comments they made about a work stoppage.

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