Law Enforcement News

• Officer, 25, saves two lives during separate calls in 1 shift

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  Olivia Bartulovic responded to two calls for victims in cardiac arrest, who were able to survive thanks to the officer’s early CPR efforts

• 'Nancy was never forgotten': DNA evidence leads to killer in 52-year-old cold case

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  The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office used the same DNA genealogy techniques used to identify and capture the Golden State Killer

• NYPD officers help carriage horse who collapsed in Manhattan

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  The officers placed a pillow under 14-year-old Ryder’s head and also cooled him down with a hose

• Rafael Mangual on the unintended consequences of criminal justice reform

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  The author of "Criminal (In) Justice" discusses what the push for decarceration and depolicing gets wrong and who it hurts most

• Calif. officer, 26, shot in the face during hours-long standoff

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  The shooting began when police responded to a dispute between two brothers, one armed with a handgun

• Pa. deputy dies from heart attack after foot pursuit

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  After returning to his patrol vehicle, Cpl. Chad Beattie began feeling ill and collapsed

• The fourth 911 option: Mental health services

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  Austin’s 911 Mental Health Diversion Program is getting the right resources to mental health crises and lowering arrest rates

• N.C. deputy shot 'multiple times' during standoff; barricaded suspect arrested

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  Deputy Aaron Tyndall was transported to a hospital, but is responsive and alert

• Puppy with mouth taped shut, left in hot car at Vegas casino finds forever home

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  The owner was arrested and is facing animal abuse charges

• Workload, low morale pushing 1 in 5 officers to retire or leave Calif. PD

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  "The police department is held together with duct tape and overtime," union officials said

• S.C. deputy struck by car, suspect charged with attempted murder

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  Sarah Merriman had exited her cruiser when the suspect's vehicle reversed, crushing her between the two cars

• Ind. officer critically wounded in traffic stop shooting

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  "During the traffic stop, the suspect drew a weapon and fired multiple shots," police said

• Case study: How one PD used a communications platform to share homicide intelligence

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  The Haltom City, Texas, Police Department was looking for a solution that allowed instant, secure collaboration compliant with relevant laws

• Civilians could soon respond to some police calls in Calif. city

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  The team members will not be armed or drive in a police vehicle, but they will be trained in evidence documentation and filing of police reports

• Man just out of jail caught trying to break into 3 sheriff's vehicles, Fla. cops say

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  The man told authorities that he thought the "other half of his keys" was in one of the vehicles

• New VR training center in Colo. available to any department for free

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  The center aims to increase situational awareness, lower response times and improve public safety

• How Tweet-Alongs bring communities closer to those who serve them

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  Now more than ever, law enforcement agencies across the country are searching for ways to pull back the curtain on their day-to-day operations

• Watch: Officers capture, release wild turkey that broke into apartment

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  "It's a turkey … not a tiger," one officer jokes as another puts on long gloves and holds a fishing net

• Chicago mayor to new recruits: 'I will always have your back'

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  Lori Lightfoot’s speech during a graduation and promotion ceremony was met with criticism from the PD, the city’s leaders and fallen officers’ family members

• Police memorial would honor fallen officer on 10th anniversary of his death

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  Officer Thomas Decker was murdered on November 29, 2012, and the residents of Cold Spring, Minnesota want to make sure his sacrifice is never forgotten

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