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Centcom Officials Provide Update on Counterterrorism Strikes in Yemen

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Centcom Officials Provide Update on Counterterrorism Strikes in Yemen

U.S. Central Command conducted six counterterrorism airstrikes targeting the al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula terrorist network in Yemen since May 16, Centcom officials announced.

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Panel Says Baltimore Detective Thought Murdered Killed Himself, Case Still Open

The gunshot that killed a Baltimore detective last November hours before he was to testify in front of a grand jury investigating fellow officers was likely self-inflicted, leaders of an independent review board announced Wednesday.

Detective Sean Suiter was found Nov. 15, dying from a bullet wound to the skull, police and the state medical examiner's office called his on-duty death a homicide. Authorities launched a massive manhunt.

Police said Suiter approached a suspicious man in a vacant West Baltimore lot, got into a struggle and was shot with his own gun. Nobody was ever charged in his death.

In their 207-page final report, the seven-member review board says the evidence they've reviewed "simply does not support anyone other than Detective Suiter himself firing the fatal shot," the Associated Press reports.

Among the evidence: The gun barrel was in contact with Suiter's head when the fatal shot was fired. Nobody else's DNA was found on his weapon. Blood spatter was found inside the right-handed detective's right shirt cuff, indicating his hand and arm were in a high position when the shot was fired.

Baltimore Police Commissioner Gary Tuggle says the death of Sean Suiter officially remains an open case and detectives will continue to investigate as they take into account an outside panel concluding the homicide detective took his own life.

Tuggle said at a news conference Wednesday with the report’s authors that it had been shared with homicide detectives investigating the case and the medical examiner, who could revise their conclusions based on its contents, the Baltimore Sun reports.

 

 

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Video: DOJ Announces New Fentanyl Safety Video for First Responders

VIDEO: DOJ's Fentanyl Safety Video for First Responders"

The Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) on Thursday released the Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders companion training video Fentanyl: The Real Deal. The video was produced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to help first responders protect themselves when the presence of fentanyl is suspected or encountered on the job.

The recommendations guide and training video are in response to increased prevalence of fentanyl in the illicit drug market.

"Law enforcement and fire/EMS personnel must balance safety with mobility and efficiency. The training video provides tools and tips for first responders to take appropriate protective actions if they encounter fentanyl in the field," the DOJ said in its announcement.

The video—and the training document that it accompanies—provides "unified, scientific, evidence-based recommendations to first responders so they can protect themselves when the presence of fentanyl is suspected during the course of their daily activities such as responding to overdose calls and conducting traffic stops, arrests, and searches," according to a White House statement.

"Exposure to synthetic opioids like fentanyl is one of the most dangerous threats facing law enforcement officers," Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein said in a statement. "I urge law enforcement officers to review the advice and take precautions to stay safe."

Acting DEA Administrator Uttam Dhillon added, "As we continue to fight this opioid epidemic, it is critical that we provide every tool necessary to educate the public, law enforcement, and first responders about the dangers of fentanyl. This video is a positive step in that direction."

The recommendations in both the video and the training document fall into three categories:

• Actions first responders can take to protect themselves from exposure
• Actions first responders can take when exposure occurs
• Actions first responders can take when they or their partners exhibit signs of intoxication

For additional information, visit www.bja.gov.

 

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Video: Maryland Chief Apologizes for Officer’s Comment About 'Black Bad Guy'

VIDEO: Maryland Chief Apologizes for Officer’s Comment About 'Black Bad Guy'"

The chief of police for the Prince George’s County (MD) Police Department apologized in a YouTube video after an officer made a comment about a "black bad guy" while explaining to a group of children how the department's K-9 unit at the department operates.

Chief Hank Stawinski said the officer—who is a dog handler in the department’s K-9 unit—misspoke and that the officer is "very troubled by the response that this has elicited in comparison to his record of service" to the community.

Stawinski said further, "This community doesn’t expect us to be perfect. It does expect us to acknowledge when we made a mistake and that’s what I’m doing today… I apologize to this community for that unfortunate remark. I want you to know that remark does not represent who that officer is and it does not represent what this institution stands for."

The department has not identified the officer.

 

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Former Virginia Officer Charged in 6-Month-Old Daughter's Death

A former police officer with the Fairfax County (VA) Police Department turned himself into Maryland police and was charged with multiple counts of child abuse in the death of his six-month-old daughter, Harper in October 2017.

According to Fox News, Jason Colley faces charges of first degree child abuse, first degree child abuse resulting in death and child abuse in the first degree resulting in severe physical injury. Colley was also charged with first degree assault, according to an online statement from the Frederick County State’s Attorney Office.

Andrew Jezic—Colley's attorney—told the Washington Post that his client plans to plead not guilty and he and other lawyers will "vociferously assert his innocence."

"He's been a police officer in good standing. He’s had no discipline issues on the job. He's someone that appears to be widely supported by his colleagues on the force, and he has no record," Jezic added.

Trail dates have not yet been set.

 

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Arizona Police Association Blasts ACLU Over Remarks about "Reckless" Police Shootings

The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association posted a lengthy statement on its website in response to statements made by Alessandra Soler, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona.

Soler wrote in a statement to the Arizona Republic, "Each time an officer recklessly fires a weapon, it contributes to the fear and anxiety many people, especially people of color, experience when interacting with police."

The Association countered, "Apparently Ms. Soler, based on her comments, believes Phoenix Police Officers are recklessly and wantonly firing deadly weapons without justification to incite fear in the minority community. Ms. Soler also chooses to engage her selective memory in order to conveniently forget the fact that almost every single officer involved shooting this year involved a suspect with an edged weapon or a firearm.  Perhaps no one has told her there are specific state statutes that allow for the use of physical and deadly force in defense of one's self or a third party. There are specific statutes that govern police use of force.  And, the statutes governing use of physical and deadly force in self defense also extend to citizens that might be put under siege by the miscreants among us in society."

The written statement by the Association went on to say, "What is 'reckless' is Ms. Soler, and others like her, who choose to propagate ill-informed opinions in order to lead people to believe that Phoenix Police Officers are shooting without justification. There's something wrong in a world where supposedly educated people would willingly have people believe the police are the bad guys and the criminals are the poor, unfortunate, good guys. We live in a society where radical groups, activist organizations, and some politicians have the aim of decriminalizing the criminals and depolicing the police."

Read the complete letter here.

 

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Washington Oversight Board: Sheriff's UOF Complaint Process Needs Work

The King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) recently released a new report that suggested the process used by the King County Sheriff's Office to review complaints made by members of the public against officers for alleged unnecessary or excessive use of force needs improvement.

The report—titled Use of Force Complaint Processing in the King County Sheriff’s Office—cited the need for more training for "everyone involved with investigating and reviewing use of force incidents and complaints." The report said that due to the complexities involved with investigating use of force and complaints about force, making routine training on the law, KCSO policy, and the processes involved all the more important."

The report also indicated that the UOF complaint review process itself can be part of that training, saying that conducting a review provides "an opportunity for insights and discussions about tactics, choice of weapons, field communications, de-escalation, courtesy and fairness. These systems provide feedback that can lead to changes at the individual level or broader modifications in policies, procedures, equipment, or training.

Among the 28 recommendations the body suggested that the Sheriff's Office consider were:

• Designate a commander outside of the Internal Investigations Unit (IIU) responsible for reviewing use of force reports for quality assurance and for consideration as to whether any policy or training issues are identified that should be referred to IIU or elsewhere.
• Require more detailed documentation of use of force in arrest reports, as well as enforcement by supervisors to comply with thoroughness by returning the document and requiring more information.
• Require that the IIU conduct in-person interviews for use of force complaint investigations. If an interview wasn’t conducted, include in the file an explicit statement of the reasons why not.
• Provide community education about uses of force and solicit public input regarding policy and practices for uses of force to ensure that they comport with community values.
• Provide training on interview skills, the appropriate standard of proof to use in misconduct investigations, and how to make credibility determinations when necessary.

The full report can be read here.

 

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2 Arrests in Beating of Off-Duty Police Officer

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an attempt to take a scooter from an off-duty police officer, according to a report in the Washington Post.

According to police, the attackers beat the officer, but did not get his  scooter.

The male subjects—one 17 years old and the other 15 years of age — were arrested Tuesday and charged with carjacking and assault on a police officer.

An investigation remains ongoing.

 

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Mississippi Pizza Parlor Sends Note of Thanks to Officers, Picks Up Their Tab

A small group of officers with the Pass Christian (MS) Police Department recently took a quick lunch break while attending a Fentanyl class at Gulfport PD.

Sergeant Michael Burkett, Officer Jared McKinney, and Officer Brandon Zwick chose a Tony's Brick Oven Pizzeria in downtown Gulfport in part because it was so close to the PD where they were training. 

"We ordered our food from the friendly waitress and were promptly served," Burkett told POLICE Magazine. "I had ordered the Italian sub and it was a delicious blend of grilled peppers and cheese over salami, capicola, and prosciutto on Focaccia bread. I plowed through my sandwich while cutting jokes to cheer up the younger guys."

Burkett said that the chef suddenly appeared at their table with the check with a solemn look on his face.

"I thanked him and he said 'you're welcome.' I told the guys I was picking up the check, being the oldest cop—tradition, right? When I opened the checkbook, there was a receipt that showed a zero balance and a handwritten note from "Tony's Staff" stating that they prayed for all police officers to return home safely each day."

"We pray that while police officers are keeping our communities safe, they keep themselves safe!" the note read. "May all officers return home unharmed at the end of each day. Thanks you for all you do! —Tony's Staff."

Burkett laid the open checkbook on the table so they could see the note and snapped a picture. 

He then posted the image on Facebook, where it's been shared by more than two thousand people.

"I couldn't believe the thoughtful gesture of picking up the lunch tab for three people AND taking the time to write such a loving message to three strangers who were not in even in uniform—we were in casual class attire," Burkett told POLICE Magazine.

"I thanked the chef and we tipped the waitress. I put the photo on social media to let people know how wonderful the staff were, and let it be known this restaurant was a friendly haven for first responders. Luckily, my post was shared a lot and the local media shared the story.  I hope the restaurant thrives and I repay their kindness."

 

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Texas Police Seize 600+ Pounds of Meth in Weekend Raid

Police in northcentral Texas said they arrested three men over the weekend with more than 600 pounds of meth, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Chief Michael Dozier of the Electra (TX) Police Department said that the department initiated a raid on a suspected methamphetamine lab in a home on Friday night, seizing more than 300,000 grams of the drug.

Three men—65-year-old Robert Clower, 53-year-old Mark Bridgeford, and 32-year-old Brandon Seguine—all face charges of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance in a drug free zone and possession of chemicals with intent to manufacture.

 

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Son Who Donated Kidney to Police Chief Dad Sworn in as Police Officer

The son of Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson—Daniel Johnson—has been sworn in as a police officer a year after he donated a kidney to his dad, according to Fox News.

Superintendent Johnson said that the swearing in ceremony was “one of the most special days” of his life.

During the ceremony, Superintendent Johnson told the crowd of new officers and their families that he was on stage because of his son’s selflessness in donating a kidney. The elder Johnson had acute inflammation of the kidney and got a transplant in 2017.

 

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California UOF Legislation Inspired by Stephon Clark Shooting Shelved for the Year

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California's Assembly Bill 931—a piece of legislation aimed at reducing the number of officer-involved shootings in California by modifying that state's legal standard for judging police officers' use of force from "reasonable" to "necessary"—will not move forward this year, according to the Sacramento Bee.

The bill—authored by Shirley Weber (D-San Diego) and Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento)—was introduced in the wake of the March shooting of Stephon Clark in south Sacramento. Clark was killed by police following a foot pursuit ending in his grandmother’s backyard.

The bill was vigorously opposed by law enforcement groups.

The Senate had recently sent the bill back to the Senate Rules Committee, temporarily halting its progress toward passage.

Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins said in a statement, "Unfortunately, the legislative calendar does not provide the necessary time to clearly resolve the concerns that need to be addressed for the bill to pass the two legislative houses and get to the Governor’s desk for his signature."

 

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Nebraska Police Rescue Missing 90-Year-Old Man Who Suffers from Dementia

Police Officers with the Omaha (NE) Police have located a missing 90-year-old man suffering from dementia, according to KETV News. Vitauts Grinvalds had last been seen at around eight o'clock in the morning.

Officials had issued an Endangered Missing Advisory, including his description and the vehicle he might be driving.

Police located him at about four in the afternoon, and returned him safely to his home.

 

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