Mike Williams’ 07.18.06 local cop news

July 18, 2006 05:53 AM •

Massachusetts: A Shrewsbury police officer is in stable condition today after he was shot a few inches below his bullet proof best by a homeowner when he responded to a burglar alarm, police said.

Arizona: Shooting leaves suspect dead, 6-year-old hurt. Deadly confrontation with police began as traffic stop.

New Jersey: Suspect who shot two officers with one of their guns is caught. Officers remain in critical condition.

California: Neighbors thank deputies following S.W.A.T. standoff.

Houston: Officer hit by suspected stolen car.

Chicago: One man dead after police shooting. Off-duty officer shot two during robbery on south side.

Seattle: Deputy in fatal shooting had legitimate fears, jury finds.

Texas: A police officer was forced to shoot a dog today after he was attacked. Officers say a pit bull tied to a house broke free and chased a woman down the street.

Wisconsin: Waukesha Police Department: Tasers save lives. Local study also shows decline in injuries to officers.

Atlanta: Fulton deputy charged with murder. Argument with prostitute’s boyfriend led to shooting, police say.

Canada: A one-month-old baby boy is in stable condition in a Winnipeg hospital today thanks to a police officer who gave him CPR when he wasn’t breathing yesterday afternoon.

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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.