After lawmakers put a cop-killer’s death sentence in jeopardy, the widow of the slain police officer broke her silence and decided it was time to step in. Laura Briggs, the widow of Officer Michael Briggs, gave testimony against repealing the death penalty (Credit: YouTube) As the anti-cop sentiment grew across the country, many politicians decided| USSA News
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Wooden bat tournament honoring fallen Manchester police officer returns
The Michael Briggs Wooden Bat Tournament returned to Manchester this weekend Share Updated: 6:57 PM EDT Jul 24, 2021
The Michael Briggs Wooden Bat Tournament returned to Manchester this weekend Share Updated: 6:57 PM EDT Jul 24, 2021
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Show Transcript , HAD A CHANCE TO PLAY BALL AND LEHAD A CHANCE TO PLAY BALL AND ARABN OUT HONORING FALLEN HEROES. CHERISE: THE MICHAEL BRIGGS WOODEN BAT TOURNAMENT RETURNED TO MANCHTEESR ISTH WEEKEND. KIDS 9 TO 12 PLAYED IN THE TOURNAMENT AND TOOK PART IN A SKILLS COMPETITION, INCLUDING A HOME RUN DERBY. THE EVENT HONORS MANCHESTER POLICE OFFICER MICHAEL BRIGGS, WHO WAS KIEDLL IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN 20.06 I THINK ITS IMPORTANTHE T KIDS SEE ALL THE GOOD THAT IS DONE IN THE COMMUNITY AND BEING ABLE TO HAVE THEM HONOR SOMETHING AND HOPEFULLY THEYAN C GROW UP AND SERVE. JEA:ICSS CERTAINLY A GOOD IDEA. SULLIVAN SAYS HE HOPES TO MAKE TH
Manchester police honor fallen officers in annual ceremony
State ceremony held virtually for second year Share Updated: 12:59 PM EDT May 14, 2021
State ceremony held virtually for second year Share Updated: 12:59 PM EDT May 14, 2021
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Show Transcript LOOK AT THAT. ANDY: IT WAS A SMALL, BUT STILL VERY MEANINGFUL CEREMONY AT THE MANCHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT AS THEY REMEMBERED THEIR OFFICERS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY. I JUST WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW THAT THIS IS A DIFFICULT PROFESSION. THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THIS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND EVERY POLICE DEPARTMENT ACROSS THE COUNTRY COME INTO WORK EVERY DAY AND THEY HONESTLY DON’T KNOW IF THEY’RE GOING TO GO HOME AT THE END OF THE DAY. AND THAT’S A BIG BURDEN TO CARRY. ANDY: FOUR MANCHESTER POLICE OFFICERS HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY SERVING THE CITY. MOST RECENTLY WAS OFFICER MICHAEL BRIGGS IN 2006. HE WAS A GOOD COP. A GOOD POLICE OFFICER, VERY CARING AND JU