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2 Omaha officers charged with assault in mentally ill man’s death
by Brian SeayTwo officers in Nebraska are facing assault charges in connection with a mentally ill man’s death in early June.
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Court orders release of dash cam showing police shoot armed man 40+ times (VIDEO)
by Brian SeaySeven New Jersey officers opened fire on an armed suspect in March 2014, striking him with more than 40 rounds. A grand jury reviewed the incident and determined their use of force was justified.
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Louisiana gun shop owner is donating hundreds of bullet proof vests to local law enforcement
by Brian SeayBrandon Cavin, owner of Bayou Gunslinger outside Baton Rouge, donated 700 vests to law enforcement last year - and he's not done yet.
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Grand jury charges 3 Chicago cops, alleges cover-up in Laquan McDonald killing
by Brian SeayA grand jury indicted three Chicago officers on several charges Tuesday, alleging they lied to cover up the police killing of Laquan McDonald in 2014.
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Dash cam video showing Philando Castile killing released (VIDEO)
by Brian SeayIt comes just days after a jury acquitted Yanez of all charges, including second-degree manslaughter and reckless discharge of a firearm.
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Son of slain Las Vegas cop surrounded by hundreds of officers at high school graduation (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzDaxton Beck’s father, Alyn Beck, was fatally shot in an ambush as he and a fellow officer ate lunch at a Las Vegas pizza joint in June 2014.
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Kansas City cops make little girl’s day by visiting her lemonade stand (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzThe family estimated by the end of the day around 50 officers – including sheriff’s deputies, K-9 units, and even mounted police – came by for a cold drink.
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New York man shot by police on Facebook Live
by Brian SeayWitnesses say the man appeared to be holding a gun as he pointed his hand at officers in a quick motion, prompting them to open fire.
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Oath Keepers provided security at Sunday’s free speech event in Portland
by Brian SeayMembers of the armed civilian group known as the Oath Keepers provided security Sunday for a free speech rally in Portland.
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DOJ announces alert system to help catch criminals who ambush police
by Brian SeayThe Department of Justice rolled out a new tool last week to help quickly spread the word when a criminal has killed or injured a member of law enforcement.
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Dramatic body camera video shows Colorado deputy shoot armed man
by Brian SeayAuthorities in Colorado released body camera footage Wednesday showing a deputy’s split second reaction to a man coming at him with a rifle.
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Gun control advocates pan Trump speech to police memorial
by Chris EgerA new control organ composed of active and former law enforcement heads slammed President Trump's remarks, citing pending gun rights legislation as a threat to public safety.
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