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Mike Williams’ Local Cop News: 02.11.08

Los Angeles: Slain SWAT officer known as rock, minister, mentor, dad, husband

Related: One SWAT officer killed, another wounded in L.A.; Suspect dead

Related: SWAT officer took duty to heart. Randal Simmons, killed in a Valley standoff, was a model officer who juggled work, family and a deep commitment to helping the Los Angeles community.

Related: SWAT team members depend on discipline, awareness of mortality

Related: Gunman who killed SWAT officer had mental problems

Missouri: Gunman opens fire at city council meeting; several reported dead including two police officers.

Arizona: Rescuers brave flames in frantic effort. Save trapped deputy.

Arkansas: Supreme Court says no extra grand jury for West Memphis police shooting

Missouri: Springfield police officers not required to wear protective vests

Las Vegas: Police officer wounded, one suspect killed

Arizona: Sgt.'s DUI charge puts tactical squad on hold

Minnesota: Police, school officials say Taser use OK

Canada: Taser didn’t cause man’s death: fatality report

Florida: Orange deputy involved in shooting

Mississippi: Taser not likely cause of death of Brandon man

California: Driver dies after being stunned with Taser.

Wisconsin: Police defend use of Taser on student

Seattle: Officer fired over use of force. Accused of manhandling cuffed teen

Atlanta: Man killed in struggle with police

Wisconsin: Death of deputy was a suicide

Ohio: $1M settlement awarded in police shooting death of teen

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.