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Former police officer receives kidney donation from woman he arrested: 'She's like another daughter'
Jocelyn James of Alabama was jailed for felony crimes — and then donated her kidney to her arresting officer.
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'We call them jump-out boys': Videos of protesters getting picked up by unmarked police cars spark outrage, but many say it's not new
Many are taking to social media to call out the fact that these police practices — of grabbing up suspects into unmarked vans that speed away, in scenes that resemble a kidnapping — are nothing new in America.
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Feeling rage and uncertainty over the killing of George Floyd? A mindfulness expert explains how to cope
Mindfulness expert Mallika Chopra explains how to deal with feelings of anger over the killing of George Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis.
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Police officer and K-9 partner go viral after posing for sweet selfie
Dallas Police Department Senior Corporal Andre Cloyd says the "bond and focus" he has with K-9 partner Zigi is priceless.
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Neighbor calls police after parrot's screams of 'Let me out' mistaken for woman in distress
A man's pet parrot prompted a concerned neighbor to alert the police.
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Police officer tears up after receiving tribute to his late K-9 partner
A Washington police officer was given a stuffed dog modeled after his K-9 partner following the animal's death.
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A retired Philadelphia police officer stood out at the National Dog Show this year by wearing a hijab and showcasing the only new dog breed.
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Paralyzed police officer stands for National Anthem in viral photo
Officer William Weigt, who has been paralyzed since 2005, stood for the National Anthem during Arizona's Special Olympics.
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Police sergeant facing discipline over anti-Muslim Facebook posts launches free-speech lawsuit
A Phoenix police sergeant facing discipline for troubling social media posts filed a lawsuit against his own department over his right to free speech, igniting debates on what law enforcement can — and can't — say online.
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Photo of state trooper holding a baby while mother eats goes viral: 'If God puts something on your heart, please follow through'
A Kentucky State Trooper is receiving praise for his kind gesture toward a mom of three.
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Cops buy mom of twins new car seats after her vehicle is stolen
Georgia police pulled over a car with no license plate and discovered a set of 1-year-old twins weren't properly restrained. Officers bought the mom, whose car was recently stolen, new car seats.
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Dozens of police officers cheer on teen at his first football game after he lost his dad in the line of duty
When Joaquin, the fallen officer's son, had his first seventh-grade football game on Saturday, the stands were filled with a sea of law enforcement from across south Texas.
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Police deputy pumps, pays for woman's gas after learning she couldn't afford to fill up tank to get home
“This job isn’t just about carrying a gun and a badge — it’s about serving others,” reads a now-viral post from the sheriff's office.
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Cops called to shut down kid's lemonade stand buy drinks instead
When police received a call to shut down a group of kids' lemonade stand, two officers bought beverages from the young entrepreneurs instead.
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Police officer searches 6-year-old's new bedroom to ensure no 'bad guys' are present
A mom shared how a local police officer helped her six-year-old son feel comfortable having his own room in a new house.
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Video of dance battle between 3rd grader, police officer goes viral
"I'm shocked," the third grader, who started dancing about a year ago, said when asked about the officer's skills. “There’s a lot of things that cops do out there, and it’s nice to see a cop breakdance with a kid."
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Burger King fires 5 employees accused of drawing a pig on police officer's wrapper
Five Burger King employees were fired from their positions for allegedly drawing a pig on a police officer's wrapper and deliberately burning his meal.
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Couple touring home for sale finds KKK memorabilia, Confederate flags owned by police office
A Michigan man touring a house for sale discovered multiple Confederate flags and a framed KKK application in a home owned by a police officer.
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Police bodycam footage of woman, 65, resisting arrest sparks outrage: 'If she was black she would've been shot'
A 65-year-old woman assaulted a police officer and resisted arrest after refusing to pay an $80 ticket for a broken taillight.
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Family's 'Thin Blue Line' American flag sparks controversy after neighbors call it 'racist'
"This is not a racist white supremacist symbol, and I'm angry it’s portrayed that way," says Charlie Black, whose police officer father was killed in the line of duty.
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Woman accused of shoplifting runs from store topless in attempt to evade police
During a struggle with a police officer, a New Jersey woman took off her shirt and attempted to flee. She was captured a block away from the store.
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Boy's 'ice cold beer' stand prompts calls to police — turns out to be root beer
Upon further investigation, authorities determined that the young entrepreneur’s "ICE COLD BEER" business was not illegal —just ingenious.
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9-year-old girl's 'very well drawn' picture of suspects' truck may help police catch porch pirates
When a police officer asked the young girl to describe the vehicle, she was able to provide him with a "very well drawn picture," including dents in the truck and a tall, four-poster rack on the truck's rear.
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Police officer posts emotional account of how he talked down woman off bridge: 'I didn't give up on her'
"This incident has given purpose to my 18 year police career," the police officer wrote, referring to talking a 29-year-old down from allegedly jumping off of a bridge.
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Police officers show up to graduation party for fallen officer's son: 'Dad still has a presence in their hearts'
“I know you guys don’t get a lot of thanks around the country, especially over the past few years, but you guys mean a lot to me and my family," the teenager said.
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Police officer fired after failing to locate kidnapped girl, 8, in room he searched
Officer Richardson Wolfe, of Forest Hill, Tex., was placed on indefinite suspension — the civil service equivalent of termination — for mishandling the case.