Illinois repo man allegedly tries to trick cops into seizing vehicle for himOctober 13th, 2009 Repo man allegedly tries to get cops to do his jobST. CHARLES, Ill.
LAPD Chief Bratton honored by Queen of England for helping US, UK improve policingSeptember 11th, 2009 LAPD Chief Bratton honored by Queen of EnglandLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police Chief William Bratton is being honored by the queen of England for his contributions to law enforcement. At a ceremony Friday in Washington, Bratton was named an Honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
2 Los Angeles police officers on leave in leaked Rihanna pic probeSeptember 11th, 2009 2 LAPD officers on leave in Rihanna probeLOS ANGELES — Two police officers have been placed on leave as part of a probe into who leaked a photo of pop singer Rihanna's battered face after she was assaulted by her former boyfriend Chris Brown, the officers' attorneys said Friday. Rebecca Reyes and Blanca Lopez were "assigned to home" with pay, pending the outcome of criminal and administrative investigations into how celebrity Web site TMZ.com obtained the graphic photograph, which showed Rihanna's face and mouth with multiple bruises.
Minn. man accused of hitting 4-year-old son for wearing blue shirt that is rival gang's colorAugust 30th, 2009 Authorities: Minn. dad hit son over shirt colorST.
Police say man wearing only Speedo-style suit tried to steal vehicles, stole items out of themAugust 23rd, 2009 Police: Man wearing Speedo tried to steal vehiclesEAST HARTFORD, Conn. — A burglary suspect wearing only a Speedo-style swimsuit has been arrested in Connecticut after a police dog tracked him down and bit him on the leg.
Police shoot teen in shoulder following holdup at "Little Murder" film set in DetroitAugust 22nd, 2009 Teen shot by police following holdup on film setDETROIT — A teenager was shot by Detroit police after a member of an advance crew for a film titled "Little Murder" was robbed at gunpoint. Police spokesman John Roach said the crew was at a west side site about 2:30 p.m.
Cops & Doughnuts: For laughs and to help community, police in Mich. town buy bakeryJuly 4th, 2009 Cops in Michigan protect _ and serve doughnutsCLARE, Mich. — "Cops & Doughnuts" is more than a punchline.
LAPD: No officers to be fired for police beatings at immigration rally; chief wanted 4 firedJuly 1st, 2009 LAPD: No officers fired for May Day rally beatingsLOS ANGELES — Officials say none of the Los Angeles police officers who pummeled protesters with batons and opened fire with rubber bullets at a 2007 pro-immigration rally will be fired. Police Chief William Bratton had asked for the firing of four officers but said Tuesday that the stiffest penalty imposed by a department disciplinary board was a 20-day suspension for one officer.
Judge wants more time to consider motion to end Los Angeles police consent decreeJune 30th, 2009 Judge extends by 2 weeks LAPD consent decreeLOS ANGELES — A federal judge says he needs more time to decide whether the Los Angeles Police Department should remain under U.S. Justice Department oversight.
Reunion of Chicago cops who worked 1968 Democratic Convention attracts protestersJune 27th, 2009 Chicago cops from 1968 convention hold reunionCHICAGO — There was no tear gas anywhere, and some of those who showed up for a reunion of Chicago Police officers who worked during the 1968 Democratic National Convention hung up their badges — and their billy clubs — a long time ago. But if this looked like just a gathering of retirees who came to knock back a few drinks and swap stories Friday night — "I was just looking to see who's still alive," joked retired patrolman Jeff Norris — it was much more than that.
Drug-plagued Mexican state bans local cops from carrying cell phones, to stop help for gangsJune 11th, 2009 Mexican state bans cops from carrying cell phonesMEXICO CITY — First local police in Monterrey lost their assault rifles after an armed confrontation with federal agents while protesting the arrest of cops for alleged gang ties. Now officers in Mexico's third-largest city will be stripped of cell phones.
Uniformed police line Brooklyn street as funeral is held for officer killed by fellow copJune 4th, 2009 Police line street outside NY officer's funeralNEW YORK — Police in crisp dress uniforms are lined up five-deep for blocks outside the Brooklyn funeral for a New York City police officer killed by friendly fire. Special spots were reserved along the tree-lined street Thursday for Omar Edwards' fellow housing police officers and the NYPD football team.
3 arrested, suspected of helping 2 Ark. killers escape prison wearing guard uniformsJune 2nd, 2009 3 arrested in Ark. prison escape planLITTLE ROCK, Ark.
Ark. escapees spotted in Michigan; 5 corrections officers on leave over Cummins Unit escapeJune 1st, 2009 5 Ark. guards put on leave after 2 inmates escapeLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Five prison guards have placed on leave after two convicted killers escaped a high-security Arkansas unit by wearing guard uniforms made at the prison and leaving in a car that had been left for them.
5 officers placed on leave after 2 killers escape Arkansas prison wearing guard uniformsJune 1st, 2009 Ark. prison guards on leave after 2 killers escapeLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Five correction officers were placed on leave Monday after two convicted killers escaped a high-security unit by wearing guard uniforms that are made at the prison and leaving in a car left for them.
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