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May 19, 2013

NY 'frisk' judge calls criticism 'below-the-belt'

By Larry Neumeister Associated Press NEW YORK — The federal judge presiding over civil rights challenges... - Full Story
May 19, 2013

Funds went untapped for Camden police

Administrators said they couldn't financially support the department even as federal and state grants went unused - Full Story
May 17, 2013

Standing in the sewer: Going above and beyond

Empathetic police work is doing a job that values justice and doesn’t make excuses for criminal behavior but doesn’t forget that we’re all human and deserving of clemency when appropriate - Full Story
May 16, 2013

Video: Naked man climbs fire truck, suspected in shooting

Firefighters found the man hanging off their trucks ladder performing lewd acts - Full Story
May 16, 2013

Video of Calif. police entering house, TASERing man criticized

Officers arrived at the home because of a domestic disturbance call, and wanted to confirm everyone was safe - Full Story
May 15, 2013

NYPD advised not to punish bare-breasted women

Though the reason is unknown, the morning's roll call has included this notation for 10 consecutive days - Full Story
May 15, 2013

2 officers injured breaking up Okla. bar fight

One of the officers required surgery after dislocating his shoulder and fracturing his ankle - Full Story
May 15, 2013

NJ officer, suspect wounded in shooting

The officer was shot in the knee during a struggle, but is expected to make a full recovery - Full Story
May 14, 2013

Crime in Philly down, officer-involved shootings up

Critics want more details of the rise in shootings; while police defend the ever-changing statistics - Full Story
May 14, 2013

Firemen rescue cop who tried rescuing cat in tree

Nearby schoolchildren watched as the officer climbed higher and higher after the cat, until he was stuck himself - Full Story



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