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Police Officer Run Over by Speeding Driver

A police officer in Georgia is recovering after the driver who pulled over sped away from a traffic stop, dragging the officer with him and running him over.


Police Shock Toy Cougar With Taser

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Warren police shot a Taser at the animal — hitting what turned out to be a large toy cougar. Police Commissioner William Dwyer said officials now believe the incident was a prank, but he said his department could not take any chances since it was near a playground. – from Detroit


Stupid criminals: Teen robs cop at police officers convention

A Harrisburg, Pennsylvania teenager is accused of robbing a retired police officer at a police officers’ convention attended by 300 narcotics officers.


Life Sentence for Former NYC Cops in Mob Case

Two former New York police detectives convicted of moonlighting as contract killers in eight mob hits were sentenced Friday to life in prison after telling a judge they were innocent.


Police Shoot Chimp After It Attacks Woman

A 200-pound chimpanzee kept as a pet and once used in commercials was shot and killed by Conn. police Monday after it mauled a woman visiting its owner and later cornered an officer in his cruiser, authorities said.


Coolest Kid Ever

Chicago Tribune: The boy identified himself as an officer from another district but was detailed for the day to Grand Crossing and also was savvy enough to sign out a police radio and a ticket book, according to a source. The source also said the boy went on traffic stops with the officer he went on the street with.


Police arrest stripper 22 times for impersonating an officer

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Stuart Kennedy, a 25-year-old genetics student from Aberdeen University, has spent 123 hours in police custody since his first arrest in March 2007. Since then he has faced charges including possession of an offensive weapon – his truncheon and a fake CS spray – and for allegedly fitting a flashing light to his car. – from Telegraph