By Terry Spencer Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A grand jury will decide whether a former police officer should face charges in the fatal shooting of a legally armed black musician who was waiting on the side of the road for a tow truck, a prosecutor said Wednesday. Palm Beach County State Attorney […]
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Podcast Quick Clip: What cops need to know about contacts with autistic subjects
Author: Jim Dudley and Doug Wyllie Download this quick clip on iTunes, SoundCloud or via RSS feed People with autism — children and adults alike — as well as people with other cognitive or developmental disabilities are less likely to commit a crime than others, but they are likely to come into contact with police […]
Behind a viral news story: What a waitress' kind gesture to cops meant to me
Author: Tim BarfieldOn April 10, 2016, Officer Steven M. Smith was shot while on a SWAT call in Columbus, Ohio. His family granted his last act of service to the public when they allowed others to benefit from his passing by allowing his organs to be donated. To hear the accolades, spirit and dedication of […]