August 2, 2016

Indiana senator wants tougher penalties for officer attacks

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - An Indiana state senator says he wants tougher penalties for those convicted of attacking on- or off-duty police officers and their families.

Republican Sen. Jim Merritt of Indianapolis said Tuesday state law should be updated because of recent targeted violence against police officers. He cited the July ...

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