Update: Bal Harbour, Florida (First reported 12-12-12): The
police chief was fired after a months-long investigation. The Justice
Department alleged that he abused his position for personal benefit. http://ow.ly/jfgbR
Lemay, Missouri: Police are investigating a report that an
off-duty officer driving a patrol car struck a gas truck and left the scene.
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Newport News, Virginia: A police officer has been charged
with perjury after authorities said they found “discrepancies” in his testimony
during a driving under that influence case. ow.ly/iVvXB
Oswego, Illinois: A police officer is in custody after a
standoff. He was charged with disorderly conduct, obstructing a police officer
and driving while under the influence of alcohol. He is an 11-year veteran.
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Chittenango, New York: A police officer was arrested on two
felony counts of first-degree offering a false instrument for filing. “It’s an
uncomfortable situation when, as a member of law enforcement, you have to
investigate one of your own,” the sheriff said, “As law enforcement
professionals we take an oath, swearing to support and enforce the law.”
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