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Body cam shows Ohio deputy shoot photographer without warning (VIDEO)

by Brian Seay

Andy Grimm was taking photos of a traffic stop Monday night when Deputy Jake Shaw opened fire on him, believing Grimm’s camera to be a gun.

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Police department defends officer after viral video shows tense traffic stop

by Brian Seay

A police department is defending an officer after he pointed his gun at a man for more than nine minutes, a scene captured in a video that’s gone viral.

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Lawyers say body cam footage shows Baltimore officers planting drugs – again

by Brian Seay

For the second time in the last several weeks, defense attorneys in Baltimore are alleging that body camera footage shows officers planting drugs.

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Ruling granting access to dash cam video in Pennsylvania may not last long

by Brian Seay

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of allowing police dash cam video to the public, but the ruling may be short lived.

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Authorities release additional body cam footage from Pulse shooting (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Nearly a year later, first responders and survivors alike describe the memories and emotions from the night as still very raw.

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Ohio officer shoots suspect in the head as he’s choking girlfriend (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The man’s girlfriend said he just “freaked out” before he called 911 requesting the police while declaring he had a pistol and didn’t “do well around cops.”

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Police release body cam footage showing officer shoot stabbing suspect (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The Lufkin Police Department released the material after a grand jury found that Officer Blake Witherspoon acted appropriately when he shot at 40-year-old Epthen Johnson.

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Best and worst states for law enforcement officers

by Jennifer Cruz

Ranks were determined using three main areas: Opportunity and Competition; Job Hazards and Protections; and Quality of Life.

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Officers surrounded, assaulted after responding to call about fight (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

As one officer attempted to place a female suspect in custody, a tug-of-war with the suspect ensued while the officer was punched in the face.

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DC cops’ body cams won’t be on during inauguration protests (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

While the ACLU believes demonstrations should not be recorded by police, they say protesters should record officers and report any questionable activity.

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Body cam footage captures moment officer was shot (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

“This has to end,” said Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle. “I don't know what the answer is but it has to end somewhere.”

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Deputy accidentally shoots finger while wrestling with pit bull (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Deputies responded to a call after the dog bit a homeless man, but as they arrived on the scene, the dog broke free from its leash and lunged at the deputy.

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