Law Enforcement News

• 'Slap in the face': Minn. LE leaders say prosecution policies hurting police work

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  In a committee hearing, police leaders blamed rising crime in part on prosecutors who don't charge the offenders they arrest

• Watch: Hospital patient steals FD ambulance, leads cops on 100 mph pursuit

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  The driver got on and off several freeways before eventually crashing

• Multiagency task force an investigative option in officer-involved critical incidents

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  These complex cases demand unbiased and thorough review

• 'It will save lives': Kan. PD expands mental crisis response team

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  The mental health team of police officers will be outfitted with "low key" uniforms and vehicles

• Watch: Daredevil motorist drives over NYPD car to escape arrest

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  A bizarre maneuver worthy of Grand Theft Auto was shared widely on social media

• Fla. bill would make it a crime to get within 30 feet of police

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  Miami Beach suspended a similar law mandating a 20-foot zone after multiple people filming officers were arrested

• Vaccine mandate for Oklahoma City police recruits rescinded

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  The department says it is still encouraging recruits to get the COVID-19 vaccine

• Philly Police: Tactics to slow gun violence are working in some areas

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  Shootings are still high citywide, but police leaders say a patrol strategy is making gains

• Portland releases names, ID numbers of protest cops after judge’s decision

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  Officers began concealing their names and badge numbers in June 2020, citing worries over officers’ privacy and safety

• Book and release: 12 reads for a cop's next book club

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  Host Jim Dudley and Police1 columnist Chris Littrell share some recommendations

• What did you struggle with the most while in the police academy?

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  Many officers look back on their time at the police academy with a sense of accomplishment and pride, but that doesn't mean they didn't hit some snags along the way

• Photo of the Week: 'Thank you, heroes'

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  Two boys, 9 and 11, hand out goodie bags to show their support for local first responders

• Poem: K-9

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  A police officer's wife writes about the unparalleled bonds between a working dog and their officer handler

• Slideshow: California Highway Patrol graduates 10 new canine teams

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  The canine teams completed between 11 and 15 weeks of intensive training at the CHP Academy

• Ex-Minneapolis cop resentenced to nearly 5 years in 2017 killing

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  Former officer Mohamed Noor is likely to be released next May

• Atlanta PD begs drivers to 'Move Over' after video shows car hitting cop

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  Police say the shocking video is a prime example of why the law exists in the first place

• Fla. sheriff to killers as homicides soar: 'Chill out, eat a MoonPie, quit murdering'

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  When asked about his county's rising homicide rate, Sheriff Grady Judd said everyone needs to "just calm down"

• Iowa state trooper dies 6 days after crash

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  Trooper Ted Benda had been with the Iowa State Patrol since 2016

• 170 Seattle first responders off duty after vaccine deadline

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  Most of those workers are seeking religious or medical exemptions

• Accidental shot from Chicago officer wounds 2 other officers

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  "Obviously it’s very traumatic to accidentally have this happen," said Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown

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