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Investigations

Protests erupt after off-duty Calif. officer clashes with teens

Dozens were arrested after they clashed with police near a home where an officer fired a single round during an off-duty struggle with a 13-year-old boy

February 23, 2017 02:35 PM

Police Training

Minn. lawmakers push for officer diversity, crisis training

The measure would require mandatory lessons in crisis management, mental health crises and “recognizing and valuing community diversity and cultural differences”

February 15, 2017 06:41 PM

Milwaukee sheriff’s star rises, but he remains polarizing

Sheriff David Clarke’s combative persona is appealing to his supporters, who want him to run for higher office or get a spot in the Trump administration

February 05, 2017 12:48 PM

Officer-Involved Shootings

Court weighs halting release of videos of fatal police shootings

A federal appeals court considered whether to automatically halt lower court orders publicly releasing video of fatal shootings by police to prevent potential violence

February 07, 2017 10:10 AM

Community Policing

Former Texas deputy at loss where to turn after medical issues, retirement

Deputy Patrick Geyer went so far as to learn to shoot left handed after his other hand gave out

February 05, 2017 01:02 PM

Black Panthers pledge legal action after NC cops disarm them during march

Members of the party were in violation of a local county ordinance prohibiting the display of firearms and possession of concealed handguns on courthouse property

January 31, 2017 03:10 PM

Will cop face 3rd murder trial? Decision may come next week

A prosecutor’s decision on whether to try an officer for a third time over the traffic stop shooting of a man remains on hold

July 12, 2017 11:47 AM

Officer-Involved Shootings

Officer who fatally shot Philando Castile has left the PD

On the day of the verdict, the city announced the “public will be best served” if Jeronimo Yanez were no longer an officer

July 10, 2017 05:56 PM

Patrol Issues

Hawaii official proposes armed park rangers to deter homeless

A Honolulu official is proposing stationing armed park rangers at city parks, where homeless encampments are common, because of a growing amount of trash and safety concerns

July 10, 2017 01:56 AM

Slain Okla. deputy’s family wants death penalty for suspect

Nathan Aaron LeForce is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree robbery and larceny of a motor vehicle

July 04, 2017 12:14 PM