The bill would lower the state’s retirement age from 57 to 55, a move which proponents say will help agencies hire and retain first responders
“I saw the device hit the floor...” Sgt. Luis Navarro said. “I knew that I needed to save lives. So I ran towards the people to make sure that nobody got hurt.”
Authorities say law enforcement agencies are reviewing preparedness plans as tensions with Iran escalate
The San Jose Police Department significantly surpassed its adopted overtime budget of $26.6 million, with total personnel services running $16.5 million over budget
The suspect can be seen on surveillance footage holding a gun to the woman’s head as she screamed for help when the deputies intervened
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There are many types of fitness programs to choose from, so it is important to select one that fits with your schedule, personal life, and abilities
Today, agencies and universities spend more time teaching officers how to address and manage prolonged stress
The debate over the efficacy of gun-free zones has only grown more heated in the wake of several recent mass casualty incidents
Facing off with a criminal while off duty seldom goes as planned and can be deadly
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Seeing the good in a relationship is extremely important to maintaining positive feelings toward one another, but awareness of problem areas is just as important
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Like a lot of technical terms in the firearms world, the ‘length of pull’ measurement is used often, but may not always be properly understood
Some people continue to believe that shooting a dangerous subject in the hand or the leg is not only feasible, but preferable to shooting center mass
For many of us who have a lifetime of shooting under their belt, some form of hearing loss is a given
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