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Authorities Can't Confirm They Have Found Body of Christopher Dorner

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:55:29 +0000

Officials have not yet confirmed whether the body found in a Big Bear, California, cabin was that of accused cop-killer Christopher Dorner.

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Pinterest Aids in Helping Police Nab Criminals

Amanda Ferris — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:13:05 +0000

Never underestimate the power of the internet or its users: it may sound crazy, but the social network Pinterest, aka the place where you can find a cute-sy cashmere sweater and a recipe for caramel fudge brownies, has helped local Pennsylvania police departments catch criminals.

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Should Police Departments Be Allowed to Use Unmanned Drones? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:00:04 +0000

Recently, Congress directed the FAA to revise its safety regulations on unmanned aircraft, clearing the way for more domestic use of drones. This would mean, among other things, that local police departments would be freer to use drones for surveillance.

While having a movable eye in the sky would clearly aid the cops in some of their duties, it also presents civil-liberties issues. According to a new survey of 1,006 adults from the Associated Press-National Constitution Center , the public is split on whether police departments should have this new tool.

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Only Cop Left In Small Town Is A Dog

Mike Moody — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 20:11:05 +0000

You've heard the phrase "top dog" before, right? Well, this dog is not only the top dog, he's also the highest ranking police officer in his small town.

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