Saturday, December 27, 2014

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Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden and his wife Jill (R) enter the Christ Tabernacle Church for the funeral of slain New York City Police Officer Rafael Ramos, one of two officers murdered while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush in Brooklyn last Saturday afternoon on December 27, 2014 in New York City. Thousands of fellow officers, family, politicians and friendsare expected at the church in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens for the funeral.

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Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden and his wife Jill (R) enter the Christ Tabernacle Church for the funeral of slain New York City Police Officer Rafael Ramos, one of two officers murdered while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush in Brooklyn last Saturday afternoon on December 27, 2014 in New York City. Thousands of fellow officers, family, politicians and friendsare expected at the church in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens for the funeral.

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Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: A young girl looks up at memorial ribbons outside of Christ Tabernacle Church for the funeral of slain New York City Police Officer Rafael Ramos, one of two officers murdered while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush in Brooklyn last Saturday afternoon on December 27, 2014 in New York City. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden are expected at the church in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens for the funeral.

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: A young girl looks up at memorial...



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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: New York Police Department (NYPD) officers embrace before the funeral of slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Pallbearers carry the casket for the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Maritza Ramos and family follow the casket for the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: The funeral procession is viewed leaving the Christ Tabernacle Church during the funeral of slain New York City Police Officer Rafael Ramos, one of two officers murdered while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush in Brooklyn last Saturday afternoon on December 27, 2014 in New York City. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden are expected at the church in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Pallbearers carry the casket to a hearse during the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Police officers gather outside the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: A portrait of New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos is placed outside his funeral at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Police Commissioner Bill Bratton (C) arrives with his wife Rikki Klieman outside the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: A sign is posted that reads "God Bless The NYPD" as police officers gather outside the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio embraces the police commissioner's wife Rikki Klieman outside the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Police officers gather outside the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: (L-R) New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, with his wife Chirlane McCray, greet Police Commissioner Bill Bratton and his wife Rikki Klieman outside the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Pallbearers carry the casket for the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Maritza Ramos and family follow the casket for the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Pallbearers carry the casket during the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Officers gather to watch the procession following the funeral of slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden are expected at the church in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Officers salute outside the church following the funeral of slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden are expected at the church in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Maritza Ramos, wife of the victim, holds the colors as she is joined by her sons Justin, left, and Jaden, right, during the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Governor Andrew Cuomo, his girlfriend Sandra Lee, Joe Biden and his wife Jill watched the procession following the funeral of slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden are expected at the church in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens for the funeral.

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Photo: Angelo Merendino, Getty Images CLEVELAND, OH- DECEMBER 27: WTAM talk show host Bob Frantz speaks to a crowd of pro-police supporters December 27, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio. Demonstrators gathered in Public Square to show support for police officers before marching to The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial.

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Photo: Angelo Merendino, Getty Images CLEVELAND, OH- DECEMBER 27: A demonstrator holds a sign supporting police officers December 27, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio. Demonstrators gathered in Public Square before marching to the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial.

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Photo: Angelo Merendino, Getty Images CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 27: Tiffany Miller, fiance of deceased Akron police officer Justin Winebrenner, speaks at The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial during a pro-police rally December 27, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio. Winebrenner was shot and killed November 16, 2014, while confronting an armed suspect while off duty.

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Photo: Angelo Merendino, Getty Images CLEVELAND, OH- DECEMBER 27: Demonstrators gather at The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial during a pro-police rally December 27, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio. Demonstrators gathered in Public Square before marching to the memorial.

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Photo: Angelo Merendino, Getty Images CLEVELAND, OH- DECEMBER 27: Alice Simon, 80, of Independence, Ohio, holds a sign supporting police during a rally in Public Square December 27, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio. Simon's grandson is a recent graduate of The Police Academy and she attended the rally to show support for all police officers.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Pallbearers carry the casket during the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.

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Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Police officers from around the country salute outside of Christ Tabernacle Church for the funeral of slain New York City Police Officer Rafael Ramos, one of two officers murdered while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush in Brooklyn last Saturday afternoon on December 27, 2014 in New York City. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden are expected at the church in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Officers salute outside the church following the funeral of slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church in the Glenwood section of Queens, NY. Ramos was shot, with his partner Police Officer Wenjian Liu, last Saturday while sitting in their police car.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Police motorcycles join the procession outside the church following the funeral of slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden are expected at the church in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (C) speaks to attendees outside the church following the funeral of slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden are expected at the church in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens for the funeral.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Officers salute outside the church following the funeral of slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church in the Glenwood section of Queens, NY. Ramos was shot, with his partner Police Officer Wenjian Liu, last Saturday while sitting in their police car.

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Photo: Kevin Hagen, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Police Commissioner Bill Bratton and his wife Rikki Klieman leave the church following the funeral of slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden are expected at the church in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens for the funeral.

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Photo: Angelo Merendino, Getty Images CLEVELAND, OH- DECEMBER 27: Demonstrators gather in Public Square to show support for police officers December 27, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio. The rally, titled "Sea of Blue," was organized by Mary Jo Graves, a Brooklyn, Ohio, police dispatcher.

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Photo: Angelo Merendino, Getty Images CLEVELAND, OH- DECEMBER 27: A color guard leads demonstators as they march on Ontario Street during a pro-police rally December 27, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio. Demonstrators gathered in Public Square before marching to The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial.

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Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: A man holds up a picture of New York City Police Officer Rafael Ramos outside of the Christ Tabernacle Church during the funeral of Officer Rafael Ramos, one of two officers murdered while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush in Brooklyn last Saturday afternoon on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden are expected at the church in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens for the funeral.

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Photo: Angelo Merendino, Getty Images CLEVELAND, OH- DECEMBER 27: American flags line the sidewalk at The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial as demonstrators gather for a pro-police rally December 27, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio. Demonstrators began their rally in Public Square before marching to the memorial.

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Photo: Angelo Merendino, Getty Images CLEVELAND, OH- DECEMBER 27: Pro-police supporters Debbie Darling (L) and Demetrius Brown (R) have a conversation during a rally in Public Square December 27, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio. Demonstrators gathered to show support for police officers before marching to The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial.

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Photo: Angelo Merendino, Getty Images CLEVELAND, OH- DECEMBER 27: Demonstrators bow their head for a moment of silence during a pro-police rally December 27, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio. Demonstrators gathered in Public Square to show support for police officers before marching to The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial.

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 27: Pallbearers carry the casket during the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church on December 27, 2014 in the Glenwood section of the Queens borough of New York City. Ramos was shot, along with Police Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol car in an ambush attack in Brooklyn on December 20. Thousands of fellow officers, family, friends and Vice President Joseph Biden arrived at the church for the funeral.




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Photo: Julio Cortez, AP U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, center, arrives for funeral services for New York City police officer Rafael Ramos at Christ Tabernacle Church, in the Glendale section of Queens, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in New York. Ramos and his partner, officer Wenjian Liu, were killed Dec. 20 as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself.

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Photo: Julio Cortez, AP Family members of New York City police officer Rafael Ramos, including his son Jaden Ramos, center, and his wife Maritza Ramos, right, arrive before funeral services for officer Ramos at Christ Tabernacle Church, in the Glendale section of Queens, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in New York. Ramos and his partner, officer Wenjian Liu, were killed Dec. 20 as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself.

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Photo: Julio Cortez, AP Justin Ramos, the son of slain New York City police officer Rafael Ramos, left, is comforted by his mother, Maritza Ramos, following funeral services at Christ Tabernacle Church, in the Glendale section of Queens, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in New York. Ramos and his partner, officer Wenjian Liu, were killed Dec. 20 as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself. Also pictured is officer Ramos' other son, Jaden Ramos, bottom.

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Photo: Julio Cortez, AP Pallbearers carry the casket of New York City police officer Rafael Ramos following funeral services at Christ Tabernacle Church, in the Glendale section of Queens, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in New York. Ramos and his partner, officer Wenjian Liu, were killed Dec. 20 as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself.

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Photo: John Minchillo, AP Police officers turn their backs as New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at the funeral of New York City police officer Rafael Ramos in the Glendale section of Queens, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in New York. Ramos and his partner, officer Wenjian Liu, were killed Dec. 20 as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself.

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Photo: Julio Cortez, AP Pallbearers carry the casket of New York City police officer Rafael Ramos following funeral services at Christ Tabernacle Church, in the Glendale section of Queens, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in New York. Ramos and his partner, officer Wenjian Liu, were killed Dec. 20 as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself.

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Photo: Julio Cortez, AP Law enforcement helicopters fly over Christ Tabernacle Church, where the casket of New York City police officer Rafael Ramos is carried by pallbearers, center, in the Glendale section of Queens, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in New York. Ramos and his partner, officer Wenjian Liu, were killed Dec. 20 as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself.

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Photo: John Minchillo, AP Police officers hold hands in prayer during the funeral service of New York City police officer Rafael Ramos in the Glendale section of Queens, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in New York. Ramos and his partner, officer Wenjian Liu, were killed Dec. 20 as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself.

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Photo: John Minchillo, AP Police officers hold hands in prayer during the funeral service of New York City police officer Rafael Ramos in the Glendale section of Queens, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in New York. Ramos and his partner, officer Wenjian Liu, were killed Dec. 20 as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself.

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Photo: John Minchillo, AP Blue ribbons adorn 64 Place near Christ Tabernacle Church, in the Glendale section of Queens, where the wake of New York Police Department officer Rafael Ramos was held, Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, in New York. Ramos was killed Dec. 20 along with his partner, Officer Wenjian Liu, as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself.

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Photo: John Minchillo, AP Police officers salute as the hearse of New York city police officer Rafael Ramos drives along his funeral procession route in the Glendale section of Queens, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in New York. Ramos and his partner, officer Wenjian Liu, were killed Dec. 20 as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself.

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Photo: John Minchillo, AP

New York Police Department officers arrive at the wake of officer Rafael Ramos at Christ Tabernacle Church, in the Glendale section of Queens, where he was a longstanding and deeply committed member, Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, in New York. Ramos was killed Dec. 20 along with his partner, Officer Wenjian Liu, as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself.




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Photo: John Minchillo, AP New York Police Department commanding officers enter the wake of officer Rafael Ramos at Christ Tabernacle Church, in the Glendale section of Queens, where he was a longstanding and deeply committed member, Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, in New York. Ramos was killed Dec. 20 along with his partner, Officer Wenjian Liu, as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself.

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Photo: John Minchillo, AP New York Police Department officers wait in line to enter the wake of officer Rafael Ramos at Christ Tabernacle Church, in the Glendale section of Queens, Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, in New York. Ramos was killed Dec. 20 along with his partner, Officer Wenjian Liu, as they sat in their patrol car on a Brooklyn street. The shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, later killed himself.

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