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Tuesday

After Attack On Dallas Police, Recruits More Committed To Law Enforcement

Trainees participate in a tactical defense class at the Dallas Police Basic Training Academy. The officer deaths in July strengthened the camaraderie among recruits training at the academy. Yvonne Muther/NPR hide caption

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National

After Attack On Dallas Police, Recruits More Committed To Law Enforcement

Police academy trainees say when a gunman targeted and killed law enforcement officers during a peaceful protest in their city in July, it strengthened their resolve to become officers.

Thursday

Dallas Police Chief David O. Brown Announces His Retirement

Dallas Police Chief David Brown, who had drawn some criticism during his tenure and also widespread praise for his response to the July sniper attack that killed five officers, has announced his retirement. He says he will step down on Oct. 22 after 33 years with Dallas police. Tony Gutierrez/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Dallas Police Chief David O. Brown Announces His Retirement

In his statement, Brown suggests that the July 7 sniper attack that claimed the lives of five officers has taken its toll. He is ending his 33-year career with the police.

Wednesday

Dallas Police Recruitment Call Answered, But Pay Issues Are A Concern

Police keep watch during a protest Friday in Dallas. Ron Jenkins/AP hide caption

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National

Dallas Police Recruitment Call Answered, But Pay Issues Are A Concern

Hundreds of applicants poured into the Dallas police following the fatal shooting of five officers. But comparatively low salaries continue to complicate efforts to recruit and retain good officers.

Dallas Police Recruitment Call Answered, But Pay Issues Are A Concern

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Monday

In Dallas, An Already-Embattled Police Department Mourns

Dallas police officer Kimberly Howard wears a cross given to her earlier in the day by a random well-wisher outside department headquarters in Dallas on Saturday. Gerald Herbert/AP hide caption

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In Dallas, An Already-Embattled Police Department Mourns

Dallas police, reeling from last week's shootings, already suffer from low pay and poor morale. But citizens have been rallying around officers, suggesting the events could be a turning point.

In Dallas, An Already-Embattled Police Department Mourns

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Friday

Thursday

Snipers Kill 5 Police Officers, Wound Several Others At Dallas Protest

Dallas police detain a driver after several police officers were shot Thursday evening in downtown Dallas. Snipers shot police officers — killing several — during a peaceful protest, the city's police chief said at a news conference. L.M. Otero/AP hide caption

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Snipers Kill 5 Police Officers, Wound Several Others At Dallas Protest

Gunmen attacked the officers at the end of Thursday's rally against police shootings of black men earlier this week. Three suspects are in custody and one is dead after a standoff in a parking garage.