PoliceOne Member News: Week 374 - February 27, 2008
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Week 374
February 27, 2008
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Destroying Myths & Discovering Cold Facts:
What the new study of shootings of unarmed suspects means to you
By The Force Science Research Center
As we detailed in Part 1, a unique study confirms that shootings of unarmed subjects during police confrontations typically do not result from racial bias by the officers involved.

These findings about the dynamics of these situations have important implications for officers, trainers, shooting investigators and many others ... Full Story
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11 years for shooting unarmed gangbanger in the back?

But what if it isn't really a gun?

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Border agents increasingly targeted

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Since 2004, the number of assaults has more than doubled, from 384 that year to 987 in 2007. And this year is set to outpace the last one.

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PoliceOne Training Tip

Car-burglary tools of convenience

Lt. Mike Walker
U.S. TVA Police (AL)

During a traffic stop or field interview, have you come across an object that, while not illegal, just doesn't seem to belong?

In today's P1 tactical tip, a member describes how a seemingly-benign object like a fondue fork can be used to aid a car burglar, as well as become a weapon ... Full Tip

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Suspect jumps off bridge during pursuit



A suspect fled Boise (ID) police by car and foot before eventually leaping from a bridge.
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News and Announcements

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Family: Nev. trooper will not survive
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Chicago officer injured blocking traffic at hit-run site
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Tenn. deputies fatally shoot domestic abuser
[Maryville,TN]

Texas police nab supect with 360 lbs of cocaine
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Officer Down



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La. officer dies in car crash

End of Watch: Feb. 25, 2008

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Colo. trooper given Medal of Valor
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