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there were police officers directing traffic around the scene of the accident
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Fischer, who was a police officer in North Cornwall Township, thought the day might turn violent.
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
One police officer was shot in the arm during the incident, COPA says in a release that accompanied the release of footage and documents related to the shootout.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Five people died on that day or in the immediate aftermath, and 140 police officers were assaulted.
Inside the siege: During the rampage, rioters came perilously close to penetrating the inner sanctums of the building while lawmakers were still there, including former vice president Mike Pence.
—Spencer S. Hsu, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Despite the stresses that come with being a tribal police officer, Vande Hei said the job is worth it, given its importance to the community.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
The next month, he’s accused of watching, and filming, as a fellow police officer threw a Black Lives Matter protester to the ground, according to the complaint.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Short Creek raid Arizona National Guard soldiers and state police officers raided a community of about 400 members of a Mormon sect in Short Creek, on July 26, 1953.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Joshua Hartfield, a 32-year-old former police officer, received 15 years.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
The Fresno man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and obstructing or resisting a police officer.
—Bay City News, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
One police officer was shot in the arm during the incident, COPA says in a release that accompanied the release of footage and documents related to the shootout.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Five people died on that day or in the immediate aftermath, and 140 police officers were assaulted.
Inside the siege: During the rampage, rioters came perilously close to penetrating the inner sanctums of the building while lawmakers were still there, including former vice president Mike Pence.
—Spencer S. Hsu, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Despite the stresses that come with being a tribal police officer, Vande Hei said the job is worth it, given its importance to the community.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
The next month, he’s accused of watching, and filming, as a fellow police officer threw a Black Lives Matter protester to the ground, according to the complaint.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Short Creek raid Arizona National Guard soldiers and state police officers raided a community of about 400 members of a Mormon sect in Short Creek, on July 26, 1953.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Joshua Hartfield, a 32-year-old former police officer, received 15 years.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
The Fresno man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and obstructing or resisting a police officer.
—Bay City News, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Police officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20officer. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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