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Ga. cop loses job, chief cleared in racial slur probe

A polygraph test suggested that the allegations one cop had made about his chief were made up - Full Story

Miami cop fired 8 times faces more discipline

The officer — who says he loves his job as a cop — is being disciplined for leaving his service weapon with someone while he was on leave - Full Story

Columns

Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...

Study proves 'cop cameras' cut citizen complaints

Study by TASER International and Calif. PD shows video cameras worn by police officers have a deterrent effect on citizens initiating false and frivolous allegations of police misconduct - Full Story

Videos

P1 Weekly Update for 03/15/13

In this week's update, Betsy Brantner Smith reviews the incident in which a suspect escaped Miami-Dade police and took their cruiser, officers from New Jersey facing criticism for their off-duty rap videos, and this week's 'not today' moment.

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Defense: Cop a 'cannibal' only in fantasy

In this file courtroom drawing, Federal Defender Julie Gatto stands beside her client, New York City Police Officer Gilberto Valle at Manhattan Federal Court.
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Columns

Dr. Laurence Miller - Practical Police Psychology

The Dorner case: When cops turn rogue and how to prevent it

What makes a LEO turn from protector to punisher? How can we predict when this will happen and to whom? How do fellow officers react to an eruption of violence by one of their own? - Full Story

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Fugitive ex-cop Chris Dorner killed in standoff

After a week-long manhunt for the former LAPD officer gone rogue, Chris Dorner was thought to be held up in a cabin near Big Bear right across from where police had staked out. The cabin was in flames soon after cops had deployed tear gas, leaving behind only Dorner's remains.

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Showing the slugs the door

It’s depressing to read about officers whose actions — or more to the point in this case, inactions — besmirch the badge. - Full Story

Exclusives

Speed, accuracy, social media, and 'the news'

The mere existence of an officer's social media site can have implications further down the line. Remember, someone who has "friended" you may have done so because they actually dislike you and they have been waiting for their 15 minutes of fame. - Full Story