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Gun control advocates pan Trump speech to police memorial

by Chris Eger

A new control organ composed of active and former law enforcement heads slammed President Trump's remarks, citing pending gun rights legislation as a threat to public safety.

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FBI preliminary stats show 61 percent increase in felonious officer deaths for 2016

by Jennifer Cruz

Sixty-six police officers were intentionally killed in the line of duty in 56 separate incidents in 2016, compared with 41 officers in 2015.

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FBI: Number of cops killed in the line of duty down in 2015

by Jennifer Cruz

Felonious deaths dropped from 51 in 2014 to 41 last year, with handguns still remaining the weapon most often used against officers.

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