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Scanner traffic shines a light on the chaos, confusion officers faced in Las Vegas

by Brian Seay

Despite the bedlam, Las Vegas police were able to locate the shooter within minutes of the first reported shots on Sunday night.

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Police dispatcher claims self-defense in road rage shooting (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

An attorney for McGrath, who has a license to carry a concealed handgun, said she fired only after she was thrown to the ground by the 18 year old.

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Cleveland cop who killed Tamir Rice fired for lying on employment application

by Jennifer Cruz

Among other discrepancies, the officer failed to disclose that he was forced out of another department after his performance was found unsatisfactory.

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Audio from Orlando killer’s 911 calls released

by Brian Seay

Nearly 30 minutes of audio was released Monday from calls made between Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen and emergency dispatchers in Orlando.

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Sheriff’s dispatcher fired after getting busted for meth

by Jennifer Cruz

Pope County Sheriff Tim Riley said meth is a significant problem but, “Drug related activity within our own ranks cannot, and will not be tolerated.”

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911 dispatcher hangs up on caller with dying gunshot victim

by Jennifer Cruz

The dispatcher apparently became irritated when the frantic caller started cursing, so he told her, “You know what ma’am? You can deal with it yourself,” and hung up the phone.

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911 dispatcher helps elderly man in need after unconventional call (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

After spending four months in the hospital, Clarence Blackmon came home to an apartment with no food and no one to help, so he reached out to the police department.

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Shot in the head, teen calls for help, only to not be taken serious by dispatcher (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

As the boy stays on the phone, with his 17-year-old friend lying next to him dead, he asks the dispatcher to tell his mom, grandmother and entire family that he loves them.

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