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Four current and former L.A. Sheriff’s Department employees died by suicide in a 24-hour span
The suicide deaths of four current and former Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department employees over a 24-hour span have prompted a plea from Sheriff Robert Luna urging deputies to check on the well-being of their colleagues and friends. “We are stunned to learn of these deaths, and it has sent shock waves of emotions throughout the…
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Illinois assault weapons ban upheld by federal appeals court in Chicago, which finds no violation of 2nd Amendment – Chicago Sun-Times
“Even the most important personal freedoms have their limits,” Judge Diane P. Wood wrote in the court’s highly anticipated opinion. “Government may punish a deliberately false fire alarm; it may condition free assembly on the issuance of a permit; it may require voters to present a valid identification card; and it may punish child abuse…
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US Supreme Court leans toward allowing domestic-violence gun restrictions
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday appeared inclined to uphold the legality of a federal law that makes it a crime for people under domestic violence restraining orders to have guns in the latest major case to test the willingness of its conservative majority to further expand gun rights. The justices heard arguments in an…
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Mass. State Police recruits dropping out at record rate. Here’s a look inside the academy
Dozens of State Police trainees have dropped out of the Massachusetts State Police Training Academy just weeks into training. It’s a historic rate when law enforcement is already facing challenges with recruitment. This is happening at a time when state police staffing levels are already low. According to the academy leaders, trainees normally quit if…
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Right turn on red? With pedestrian deaths rising, US cities are considering bans | AP News
Almost every major city in the United States generally allows drivers to turn right at red lights, but that could be changing… Full story: Right turn on red? With pedestrian deaths rising, US cities are considering bans | AP News
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Wichita Police Dept. launches new training program
The Wichita Police Department (WPD) is launching a new Integrated Communications and Tactics (ICAT) training program… Full story: Wichita Police Dept. launches new training program
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Independent investigation into 2021 Oxford High shooting released
Independent investigators concluded that the Oxford High School shooting was avoidable had the district followed threat assessment policy… Full story: Independent investigation into 2021 Oxford High shooting released
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Houston news: Lights On! program launches in East Aldine | khou.com
“Lights On!” allows Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies to give out repair vouchers instead of citations for things like inoperable headlights and taillights… Full story: Houston news: Lights On! program launches in East Aldine | khou.com
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Body cam video shows Florida officers lifting car off trapped man, saving his life
Dramatic police body camera footage shows two Florida officers lifting a car off a man who became trapped when it fell on him… Full story: Body cam video shows Florida officers lifting car off trapped man, saving his life
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Met Police to attend fewer mental health calls – BBC News
The Met Police is to reduce the number of mental health calls officers attend in London as part of an initiative with the NHS. The Right Care Right Person strategy aims to tackle the amount of time officers spend policing mental health. Officers will not attend cases where help from a medical professional would be…