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PHILADELPHIA – The Justice Department says poor training has left Philadelphia police officers with the mistaken belief that fearing for their lives alone is justification for using deadly force. A federal assessment team says that’s inconsistent with police policy and court ruling on police-involved shootings. The team reviewed nearly 400 …

ODESSA, Texas – A West Texas man has been charged with impersonating an officer by using sirens and flashing lights to skip to the head of the drive-thru line at a fast-food restaurant. Odessa police say Michael Chico was arrested after an off-duty officer spotted a truck with law-enforcement trappings. …

NEW YORK – A suspected work slowdown by New York City police at the start of the year has cost the city an estimated $5 million in lost fines. The New York Times (http://nyti.ms/1ymyAVU ), citing figures provided by the city comptroller’s office, reports that the biggest loss came from …