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Fewer shootings, but more murders in Chicago as top cop calls for more gun laws
by Brian SeayChicago's top cop says CPD has recovered 5,000 firearms this year, but called for more gun laws to help drive down the city’s persistent gun violence.
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Minneapolis Police chief asked to resign following high-profile shooting
by Chris EgerControversial Chief Janeé Harteau was asked by Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges to leave the agency in the aftermath of the shooting of Justine Damond.
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Still few answers in police killing of Australian woman
by Brian SeayThere are more questions than answers for a family grieving over the loss of an Australian woman shot and killed by police Saturday night in Minneapolis.
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Grand jury charges 3 Chicago cops, alleges cover-up in Laquan McDonald killing
by Brian SeayA grand jury indicted three Chicago officers on several charges Tuesday, alleging they lied to cover up the police killing of Laquan McDonald in 2014.
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Defense contractor pleads guilty to giving secrets to ‘Russian spy’
by Brian SeayThe contractor pleaded guilty Monday to selling secret information to a person he believed to be a Russian spy. Investigators learned he used the funds to support an online lover, who had been catfishing him.
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DOJ announces alert system to help catch criminals who ambush police
by Brian SeayThe Department of Justice rolled out a new tool last week to help quickly spread the word when a criminal has killed or injured a member of law enforcement.
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ACLU sues for records on deadly Yemen raid
by Brian SeayThe American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Monday seeking the immediate release of records related to a deadly raid in Yemen earlier this year.
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Taser Changes Name, Offers Free Body Camera Trial For All Officers
by Brian SeayStun gun and body cam maker Taser International announced a name change Wednesday, and offered a one year trial of free body cameras and software for every officer in America.
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