Mike Williams’ 02.09.06 local cop news

February 09, 2006 06:37 AM •

Dallas: Dallas man was in police custody Wednesday morning facing multiple charges related to an eight-hour standoff with police at an eastside apartment complex. Tear gas was utilized, a fire broke out and SWAT officers had to provide cover for Firefighters who put the blaze out.

Georgia: Crisp County -- There are new details about what led to the shooting of a Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy early Saturday morning. We now know the suspect wasn’t speeding, or driving erratically.

New York: Officer shot in ‘friendly fire’ incident dies.

Virginia: 45 year old James Singleton is facing attempted armed robbery charges after his actions led to an officer involved shooting Monday night. Police found he was armed with a BB gun resembling a real pistol, while attempting to rob a Family Dollar store on Creighton Road.

Florida: A Florida Atlantic University police officer who ''feared for her life’’ shot a 22-year-old college student who caused a disturbance early this morning at FAU’s Boca Raton campus, officials said.

North Carolina: Conflicting information in Peele case sparks city council debate.

Texas: Details of deadly police encounter to be investigated by Texas Rangers.

New Mexico: Neighborhood evacuated during SWAT standoff. Officer wounded serving warrant.

Michigan: Man chases bar employees with gun. SWAT called to rescue hostage.

Florida: County to Suspend ‘Cheating’ Sheriff’s Deputies.

Indiana: Fort Wayne Police to implement Taser pilot program; NAACP opposed.

San Francisco: Cab driver misidentified as officer says he fears for safety (part of a series).

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Mike Williams, TeamOne Network

Mike Williams is the Assistant Chief of the Chattanooga TN police department and a 33 year law enforcement veteran. He was a SWAT officer for more than 25 years and teaches Tactical Team Commanders Courses for Team One Network www.teamonenetwork.com Asst. Chief Williams is a member of the IALEFI Board of Directors (www.ialefi.com ) and is chairman of the editorial committee. He also produces the daily Police Related News electronic newsletter which goes out to over 2,000 police officers in the US, Canada, Australia and South Africa on a daily basis and the weekly IALEFI newsletter.