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October 27, 2008

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As we’ve been adding columnist and contributors with special areas of expertise, we’ve also been working hard to better organize how – and where – news and feature articles are posted on PoliceOne. With the intention of making it easier for you to find items on the subjects that most interest you, new topic areas for airborne/maritime, use of force, and vehicle incidents are now available – check them out and let us know what you think.

— Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Senior Editor

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Off-duty Md. officer shoots two in his house

Ohio cop suspended over mustache length

Pa. Governor signs bill to protect police officers

Texas police told to cover tattoos

Md. cop killed after attempted traffic stop

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Body of Va. police diver recovered
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