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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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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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Immigration Law SB4 explained and what it means for Texans
After nearly a week of back and forth over the state’s controversial new anti-illegal immigration law, we now know Senate Bill 4 is blocked for right now. The law would allow state and local police to arrest people they believe crossed into Texas illegally. We’ve received many questions on if that means the law only impacts people on the border....
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Good Samaritan brings cross-country lawn-mowing tour to North Texas
Rodney Smith, Jr. has become a nationally known name as he travels across the country, offering free lawn care service for people who could use a little help.
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America's small towns are disbanding police forces, citing hiring woes. It's not all bad
America is in the midst of a police officer shortage. Agencies of all sizes are struggling to fill open positions.
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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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Former Grand Prairie, Arlington and Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle dies at age 72
Longtime law enforcement officer David Kunkle died at age 72 after a battle with Lewy body dementia. Kunkle served as police chief in three different North Texas cities and also ran for Dallas Mayor. NBC 5’s Ken Kalthoff reports Kunkle is being remembered as a successful crime fighter and leader.
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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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Springer on Property Taxes and Rural Law Enforcement Funding
State Sen. Drew Springer (R-Muenster) and what he thinks it will take for the Texas Legislature to provide property relief, he breaks down his bill aimed at providing financial support for rural law enforcement, and the likelihood of a special session.
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Classes Resume After Swatting Calls at Texas Universities Thursday
The disturbing trend involves calling in fake school shootings. NBC 5’s Ben Russell tells us how law enforcement is responding.
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Bill Could Allow Legal Permanent Residents to Become Law Enforcement Officers in Texas
Aaron Torres with the Dallas Morning News explains the details of the bill to NBC 5’s Laura Harris.
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The Latest Push to Hire More Police Officers in Texas
The post-COVID labor shortage affects crucial careers across Texas, including those sworn to protect and serve. But there’s more movement from lawmakers in Austin to help hire more police officers.
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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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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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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.
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How Law Enforcement Handles North Texas Chases
There have been a number of high-profile police chases across North Texas in the last several weeks. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with a law enforcement expert about how officers go about these situations.