Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Brashears died following an early-morning crash involving horses on the roadway
“We’ve been well aware of what we can and cannot do,” Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis said. “But they’re trying to intimidate us ... into not cooperating with the federal government.”
Trooper Nicholas Cayton was aiding the driver of a disabled semi-truck; he was in his patrol car with the emergency lights activated when another semi-truck struck him from behind
Commissioner Jessica Tisch said that these new units will give domestic violence cases “the same focused attention as gun violence and hate crimes”
Colorado Springs Police K-9 Roam is recovering from multiple surgeries and has reportedly lifted his head and wagged his tail
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OFF DUTY
The Pitbull is a whole new breed of snub nose revolver as it chambers semi-automatic pistol cartridges
Staying awake isn’t the only goal of fatigue management – being tired is dangerous for everyone
No matter how much training, experience and proven good judgment you have, some people will never be comfortable with an old sheepdog being armed
For most agencies, off-duty opportunities are here to stay, but the dash for cash must be optimized to meet the mission of the department first
Dallas officer Amber Guyger had just finished a 15-hour shift when she entered an apartment she mistook as her own and shot a man she thought was an intruder
The perfect on/off-duty gun would be big enough to serve the needs of a patrol officer on the street, yet still small enough to conceal
With a proper holster and a reasonable amount of practice, a J-frame revolver can be drawn with the same speed as a duty gun
In order to survive and thrive in the law enforcement culture, my husband felt he could not afford to be vulnerable
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The Seventh Circuit’s findings on an off-duty, officer-involved shooting are valuable and relevant to police officers in all jurisdictions
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