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Black drivers in Bloomington were four times more likely to be pulled over by police than white drivers last year. That's an improvement over the last two years, but still more than double the state average.
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The City of Bloomington recently approved the purchase of an armored security vehicle for use by police and the department's SWAT team. The Town of Normal has a tactical response team too, but the town is not likely to keep up with the Joneses.
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Michael Luedtke complained of a knee injury following an altercation with a man during an Aug. 24, 2018, response to a call involving a woman with self-inflicted injuries on Rainbow Circle.
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The BearCat, manufactured by Lenco Armored Vehicles of Pittsfield, Mass., will cost $249,229, and take about a year to manufacture.
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The number of people shot in Bloomington-Normal over the last eight days is now four. None of the injuries has been life-threatening.
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Three people were injured in a string of shootings Sunday and Monday in Bloomington-Normal, local police departments said.
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A draft intergovernmental agreement would add some McLean County Sheriff's deputies to the Bloomington Police tactical squad, resulting in incremental changes to the city's existing SWAT team.
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The Bloomington Police Department said Monday that over 300 safes it gave away to promote safe gun storage were not actually meant to be used as gun safes — and could damage guns inside.
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Bloomington residents who have an eligible FOID card may request a voucher for a combination-lock safe at the Farmers Market downtown on June 10. The giveaway is aimed at increasing safe storage of firearms.
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Police chief Jamal Simington praised the department for its efforts, handling about 69,000 calls for service and 10,000 traffic stops in 2022, leading to a total of 1,637 arrests.