Sheriffs Respond Nationally to Armored Vehicle Recall: Patch PM

Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Michigan Patch:

California Shootings Validated Military Surplus Vehicles: Sheriffs

Major County Sheriffs’ Association says military vehicle give-back puts local law at a disadvantage in active-shooter situations.

School Smacks Student Journalist with $8K Bill for Public Records

Plymouth-Canton district hands student big bill for the 120 hours it would take a $50-an-hour employee to sort through emails.

Police Seize 145 Guns in Domestic Violence Call

As a Rochester Hills woman called police from a hiding spot in the basement, her husband allegedly shot at her twice.

Ferndale Man Shot Twice in Head in Suspected Robbery Attempt

Police said two men armed with handguns approached a man and his girlfriend in a car.

After Mass Shooting, Sheriff Advises Calm Vigilance

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office offers tips on what to do in the event of an active shooter situation.

Also Worth a Read

• Suicidal Man Shoots Woman, Child Outside Sports Complex
• Owner of Pit Bulls in Fatal Mauling of Boy, 4, Arrested
• End of Prohibition Event Brings Holiday Cheer to Families
• New Riddle in Herpes Lawsuit Against Mystery Celeb
• Police Peeved by Obama Order to Return Surplus Military Vehicles
• Dog, Man Beaten to Put Them ‘Out of Their Misery’: Police
• Thieves Shake Down Teens at Bus Stop, Return Property: Police
• Filmmaker Michael Moore Opens Home to Syrians
• Attack of Disabled Man Posted on His Facebook Page: Watch
• Smuggler Who Stuffed 51 Turtles in Pants Takes Deal

Holidays & Seasonal

• Another Appliance? Gifts They’ll Use, Gifts They Won’t: Holiday Gift Buying
• Postal Service Christmas 2015 Shipping Deadlines
• Toys That Can Kill: This Year’s Most Dangerous Toys
• Wild Lights in Competition for National Honor: How to Vote
• Satan Plans to Meet Cruz at Michigan Capitol
• Dearborn Ranked Best Christmas Town in Michigan

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