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FBI preliminary stats show 61 percent increase in felonious officer deaths for 2016
by Jennifer CruzSixty-six police officers were intentionally killed in the line of duty in 56 separate incidents in 2016, compared with 41 officers in 2015.
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California deputy may face jury in civil suit for killing of teen with toy gun
by Brian SeayA three judge panel signaled on Wednesday that a California deputy who shot and killed a teen holding a toy rifle should stand trial.
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New York bill would make offenses against first responders hate crimes
by Brian SeayThe New York Senate passed a bill this week that would make crimes committed against police and firefighters hate crimes.
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Report: Milwaukee police used their guns less often last year
by Brian SeayPolice in Milwaukee used their service weapons against residents seven times last year, the lowest number in eight years.
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ACLU sues for records on deadly Yemen raid
by Brian SeayThe American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Monday seeking the immediate release of records related to a deadly raid in Yemen earlier this year.
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Pentagon identifies soldier killed in IED blast outside Mosul
by Brian SeayAn Army soldier was killed Saturday in Iraq when an improvised explosive device blew up during a patrol.
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Shot Spotter sensors helped capture Fresno killer by reducing response time
by Chris EgerAuthorities in California on Wednesday credited a gunfire detection system with the speedy capture of a suspect in a triple murder.
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4 journalists have been shot, killed in Mexico in 6 weeks
by Brian SeayA Mexican journalist shot to death last week in a supermarket parking lot was the fourth reporter to be killed there in six weeks.
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‘Mother of all marches’ turns deadly in Venezuela, as Maduro arms militia
by Brian SeayAt least two people were killed in Venezuela Wednesday, as demonstrations against President Nicolas Maduro’s government stretched into a fourth week.
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Police searching for missing .357 used in Fresno shootings
by Chris EgerThe gun used to kill three in a racist shooting in California this week has not been recovered and authorities are now seeking a man believed to have picked it up near the crime scene.
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Police: Deadly rampage motivated by race, not terrorism
by Brian SeayPolice in California say, despite what the suspect said during his arrest, a deadly rampage that resulted in the death of three white men Tuesday morning was motivated by race, not terrorism.
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U.S. forces launched record-setting number of airstrikes against ISIS in March
by Brian SeayU.S. forces together with coalition allies engaged in more airstrikes and released more weapons last month than any other month in the nearly three year fight against ISIS in Syria and Iraq.
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