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Law enforcement officers shot in southern Virginia

Law enforcement officers shot in southern Virginia

GRETNA, Virginia (AP) — Multiple law enforcement officers have been shot in southern Virginia, a congressman said Wednesday. U.S. Rep. John McGuire, who represents Virginia’s 5th congressional district, said in a post on X that his thoughts and prayers were with deputies shot in Pittsylvania County. He also extended his thoughts and prayers to the deputies’ families. Photos and video …

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Three law officers injured in Pittsylvania County incident, one man in custody

Three law officers injured in Pittsylvania County incident, one man in custody

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Three officers were injured Wednesday during an incident in Pittsylvania County. ABC13 was on the scene early in the evening, where there was a large police presence. Authorities held a press conference on Wednesday night to give an update. Pittsylvania County Sheriff Mike Taylor said three officers went to 611 Blue Jay Lane to serve …

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Desperate parents urge officers to act during Uvalde school shooting

Desperate parents urge officers to act during Uvalde school shooting

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Desperate parents begged law enforcement officers to storm an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, in the frantic minutes after a gunman opened fire in one of the deadliest classroom attacks in U.S. history, police body camera video released Tuesday shows. “Whose class is he in?” one parent can be heard asking. Another comes up and yells, …

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NFL recommends armed officers and weapon screening at team facilities

NFL recommends armed officers and weapon screening at team facilities

The NFL late last week sent all 32 teams a memo in the wake of the shooting at its headquarters in midtown Manhattan, recommending teams begin to upgrade security protocols at their facilities. The memo, first obtained by the Athletic and portions of which were reviewed by OutKick, outlines guidance on key suggestions to prevent a mass shooter from attacking …

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Rochester police release body camera video of officers fatally shooting man

Rochester police release body camera video of officers fatally shooting man

Rochester, N.Y. — Police have released body camera video of officers fatally shooting a man in the city’s 19th Ward. BACKGROUND: Man shot and killed by Rochester police in 19th Ward The video picks up at 7:36 p.m. Thursday as officers as Akintunde Campbell, 38, is seen walking away from them. No audio can be heard for the first 30 …

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US offers up to $50k bonus for would-be ICE deportation officers

US offers up to k bonus for would-be ICE deportation officers

US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, is offering recruitment bonuses of up to $50,000 (£37,700) and student loan help to “brave and heroic” Americans interested in helping with the Trump administration’s deportation drive. The agency is specifically hoping to recruit deportation officers, along with attorneys, criminal investigators, student visa adjudicators and other roles. In total, ICE hopes to add …

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ICE efforts to poach local officers anger some local law enforcement leaders

ICE efforts to poach local officers anger some local law enforcement leaders

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is newly flush with billions from the “One Big Beautiful Bill” spending legislation and under pressure to rapidly hire 10,000 new agents. But one tactic it recently tried to do that hiring — aggressively recruiting new agents from some of its most trusted local law enforcement partners — may have alienated some of the leaders it …

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Mamdani, After Visiting Slain Officer’s Family, Defends Stance on Police – The New York Times

Mamdani, After Visiting Slain Officer’s Family, Defends Stance on Police  The New York Times Mass shooting becomes Mamdani’s first test as mayoral nominee  Politico FLASHBACK: Zohran Mamdani pledged to ‘disband’ key police unit that handles mass shootings  foxnews.com Mayoral Candidates React to Midtown Office Shooting; Gun Control; David Remnick on Israel  WNYC Manhattan shooting sparks renewed De­mo­c­ratic calls for gun reform; GOP lawmakers attack …

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