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Celebratory gunfire is the shooting of a firearm into the air in celebration and it tends to occur during holiday celebrations, like New Year's Eve. However, the Fort Wayne Police Department would like to remind you that firing random bullets may result in death or injury. In some cases, it is also is illegal.  

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If you haven’t met the Fort Wayne Police Department’s therapy dog yet, his name is Tinsley. Tinsley is the newest addition to the Fort Wayne Police Department’s Officer Wellness and Community Relations Programs and he has been a part of the force for about a year now. The therapy dog program has taken three years for the FWPD to complete, but having the right dog, from the right program, that would fit the FWPD’s effort to put community first, took a lot of time and effort. In the end, the Paws and Stripes College program out of Brevard County, Florida was the right fit.

Over the last year Officer Lisa Woods and dog trainer Bill Johnston have been getting Tinsely ready to report for duty.  

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The holiday months are usually all about parties, family visits and Christmas concerts. Unfortnaley, holiday months can also be some of the deadliest months for people traveling on the road. A rise in impaired driving is typically the reason why due to all those late-night celebrations.  

The definition of impaired driving can also mean multiple things. For example, it can mean driving under the influence of prescription drugs or it can mean driving under the influence of illicit drugs. It can mean driving drunk or driving tried. Because the definition of impaired driving has changed significantly over time, impaired driving has created its own set of challenges for law enforcement.

Whether it’s called drunk driving, driving under the influence, impaired driving or operating under the influence it is a serious problem, especially around the holidays, and it demands continued conversation and attention.

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How to avoid pawn and theft during the holidays. 

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Currently, A.I. generated child porn is not considered a federal crime. So-called deepfake photos and videos are the driving forces causing lawmakers and politicians problems when it comes to crafting legislation because deepfakes are proliferating almost as fast as people can download the chatbots to create them. So what is A.I. generated child porn and how can we stop it? Law enforcement agencies are already ahead of the game. 

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Child pornography is illegal in Indiana, as it is throughout the U.S. However, penalties vary based on the crime committed. Many factors are considered. For example creating child pornography versus possessing child porn versus distributing it. The age of the victim is also a factor when weighing penalties. 

* Resources for combatting child phonography: 

https://takeitdownnow.org/

NCMEC.org

https://stopncii.org/ 

https://www.fwpd.org/crimes-against-persons-section 

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Learn about the safety referendum approved by Fort Wayne Community Schools. Even if you don't live in Fort Wayne, IN or in Indiana, this referendum still could impact you. 

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It may come as a shock to some, but suicide has now become the number one killer of police officers in the United States, that’s according to Blue H.E.L.P. 

Police officers are constantly on the front lines dealing with tragedies and according to recent research, the stress of seeing, hearing and dealing with some of these horrors has led to a higher rate of suicide.

In Fort Wayne, Indiana the Fort Wayne Police Department established their own mental wellness peer support program for officers in 2018. Dr. Darren Higgibotham is part of the program to help officers communicate openly about their struggles. 

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Auto thefts are on the rise, not only in Fort Wayne, but also in many parts of the country. When it comes to the boom in auto thefts, Kias and Hyundais have become easy targets due to the way they are manufactured. Plus, the hottest trend among young people right now is to steal Kia cars and upload the footage to TikTok.

How to avoid being the victim of an auto theft.

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Unfortnaley mall shootings are becoming more and more common across the country. That statement also holds true for the Glenbrook Square Mall in Fort Wayne, Indiana as two shootings have occurred at the indoor mall in as many months.

The most recent shooting was not a random incident. Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department say an altercation occurred between two men and that altercation led to shots being fired. The shooter is in custody and the victim is in stable condition. However, bystanders were able to catch some of the scene on video. The videos have been shared on social media and by local media organizations, bringing into question some of the events that unfolded. 

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