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Police Nationwide Tighten Security: The recent murders of three Baton Rouge Police officers have kept the spotlight on Louisiana.  The July 5, 2016 shooting death of Alton Sterling by Baton Rouge Police began what has been two weeks of national turmoil. Now police across the country are taking precautions.

For better protection, the Boston and Sacramento, California police departments are requiring that two officers be in every patrol unit. The Indianapolis police are ordering officers to go through training on how to recognize an ambush before it happens and what to do if they find themselves the target of one.

Two officers in Baltimore Police Department must now respond to every call. In Cleveland, the police union asked Gov. John Kasich to restrict the state’s open carry laws temporarily for the Republican National Convention in light of the events in Baton Rouge.

According to a memo obtained by CNN, the New York Police Department is doubling up all foot patrols and security posts. Officers are also being instructed to take all meals and personal breaks in pairs. The Pittsburgh Police Department is closely monitoring all calls for service and making sure backup is available under all circumstances.  Continue reading …cnn.com

 

3 Baton Rouge Police Officers Killed in Line of Duty

3 Baton Rouge Police Officers Killed in Ambush

3 Officers Killed in Ambush (Image: Baton Rouge Police Department. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office).

  • Slain officers, from left, Montrell Jackson, Matthew Gerald and Brad Garafola.

 

Baton Rouge Gunman ( Gavin Long) Shared This Video to YouTube

The Baton Rouge shooter, who police have identified as Gavin Long, posted several videos to social media after the recent police shootings. Police believe that Long, the gunman  was in the city for several days before he carried out his deadly ambush. Long was a 29-year-old United States Marine Corps veteran from Kansas City, Mo.

Around the web

http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/07/18/baton-rouge-shooter-gavin-long-black-lives-obama-tavis-smiley-column/87245690/Listen to the Baton Rouge police killer: Tavis Smiley – USA TODAY I think the chances are pretty good that the White House just days from now will announce that President Obama intends to travel to Baton Rouge to pay tribute to the slain police officers there. I could be wrong, but I can’t imagine him not going now …NEWS.com.au.

 

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/baton-rouge-police-shooting-impact-security-rnc/story?id=40656642How Baton Rouge Police Shooting Will Affect Security at the RNC – ABC News But now, in light of the shootings of officers in Dallas, Milwaukee and most recently Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the police themselves could be targets. “Police resources deployed will now be well briefed on potential ambush and diversion scenarios, as …CNN.

 

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/warrick-dunn-emotional-after-baton-rouge-police-killings/2285774Warrick Dunn emotional after Baton Rouge police killings – Tampabay.com Dunn’s mother, a Baton Rouge police officer, was shot and killed when he was an 18-year-old senior in high school. “I’m obviously emotional,” Dunn, 41, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Three Baton Rouge police officers were killed Sunday and …MyAJC – FOX 5 Atlanta.

 

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