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In hundreds of deadly police encounters, officers broke multiple safety guidelines
An Associated Press investigation found that police across the U.S. violated well-known guidelines for safely restraining people in hundreds of fatal encounters that didn’t involve a firearm.
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Young couple bonds over shared heartache of losing their dads in the line of duty
Anderson, who lives in Florida, decided to surprise her boyfriend as he finished a 250-mile ride part of the police unity tour from Norfolk to D.C.
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Families honor the fallen at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
If you were in downtown D.C. over the weekend, you likely noticed a number of police escorts for National Police Week. A series of events is honoring fallen officers, including a wreath-laying ceremony Monday morning. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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4 law officers killed, 4 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say
Four police officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and four other officers were wounded in a shootout Monday at a North Carolina home, police said.
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Police officer hiring in US increases in 2023 after years of decline, survey shows
U.S. police departments have reported a year-over-year increase in sworn officers for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and the police killing of George Floyd.
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Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
An investigation led by The Associated Press has found that the practice of giving sedatives to people detained by police has spread quietly across the nation over the last 15 years, built on questionable science and backed by police-aligned experts. The injections are given by medical personnel during police encounters.
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Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn't meant to kill?
Every day, police in the U.S. rely on common use-of-force tactics that, unlike guns, are meant to stop people without killing them. But when misused, these tactics can still end in death — as happened with George Floyd in 2020. An investigation led by The Associated Press has found that, over a decade, more than 1,000 people died after police...
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‘Someone is here to help': Police chief addresses mental health after crime spree
A deadly, 11-hour crime spree through D.C. and Maryland is sparking conversations about mental health, how police deal with someone in crisis and how to prevent a mental health crisis from escalating. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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Graphic body cam footage shows police dog maul unarmed Black man
Ohio State Highway Patrol body cam video shows a local K9 that was released by his handler and mauled an unarmed Black man after the man had surrendered to authorities.
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The FBI has formed a national database to track and prevent ‘swatting'
Advances in technology allow callers to mask their voice, phone number or IP address (also called “spoofing”), or make their false 911 calls sound more credible.
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Local police departments undergo helicopter training
News4’s Jackie Bensen reports on a special training for officers who patrol from the sky over the D.C. area.
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Loved Ones Gather at Law Enforcement Officers Memorial During Police Week in DC
News4’s Derrick Ward reports on the tributes during Police Week, during which police departments across the country take part.
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Loved Ones Gather at Law Enforcement Officers Memorial During Police Week in DC
Family members and public servants honored the ultimate sacrifice made by law enforcement officers on Sunday at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
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‘Honor the Heroism': Park Police Host Police Week Breakfast in Anacostia
Law enforcement officers around the District are celebrating National Police Week. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Fallen Officers Names Added to National Law Enforcement Memorial
The names of officers who died in the line of duty are being added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial. Of the hundreds of names, three are from Maryland and eleven are from Virginia. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
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Inmates Escape Jail and Go to IHOP
Two inmates in Newport News, Va., escaped from jail by using crude tools, but were apprehended while dining at a nearby IHOP.
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Police Captain Asks Officer to Turn Off Body Cam
A police captain was pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving and asked the officer to turn off his body cam during the interaction.
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Mount Rainier Accused of Mistreatment of Police Officer During Pregnancy
A Mount Rainier police officer says she was mistreated, alleging the problems started when she informed the department she was pregnant.
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Mount Rainier Accused of Mistreatment of Officer During Pregnancy
A Mount Rainier police officer says she was mistreated, alleging the problems started when she informed the department she was pregnant. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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Idaho Killings Suspect Denied Bail in First Court Appearance
The 28-year-old graduate student accused of killing four Idaho college students was denied bail in his first court appearance Thursday.