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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

Made-over N.J. police force officially takes over

Former Camden police officers protested the newly remodeled county-run department - Full Story

Nonconsensual blood draws ruled unconstitutional

What impact will Missouri v. McNeely have on DUI enforcement? - Full Story

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P1 First Person: Securing the driver-side door during traffic stops

By Rick McDowell PoliceOne Member Traffic stops will always pose an inherent risk to the officer from... - Full Story

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On patrol on April Fool’s

Right or wrong — and certain instances of our brotherhood’s antics were wrong by all standards — a measure of 'cop humor' ensured we were a tight-knit shift. - Full Story

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Cops are experts at dealing with the dangerously insane

Cops tend to see truly crazy people in their one-percent moments, because we see them under stress, where they can’t keep up their mask of sanity - Full Story

Officer talks about getting shot 12 times at Sikh Temple

Oak Creek Police Lt. Brian Murphy was the first to respond to the fatal shooting rampage at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek Aug. 5. He talks about the shooting that left six people dead and four wounded.

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Citing lack of officers, Calif. chief resigns

Oakland Chief of Police Anthony Batts said a lack of officers and resources to make Oakland safe and crime-free contributed to his decision to leave a struggling department that at the time he was hired had 796 officers, 150 more than it has now. - Full Story

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NY protests cost city $1.9 million in police overtime

The protest on Wall Street has entered its fourth week, and the cost of constant police surveillance will continue to rise at a time when Mayor Bloomberg has ordered budget cuts. (AP Image) Empty police academy?