Multiple Hartford Police officers spoke with the man, pleading with him to drop the knife as he continued to approach multiple officers despite a TASER deployment
Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi face numerous federal charges, including a terror charge and using a weapon of mass destruction charge, after the weekend incident outside the mayor’s mansion
The encrypted message was relayed across multiple countries and could have been intended for clandestine operatives with the proper key, authorities say
Body camera footage shows the man approaching Charles County Sheriff’s deputies and pulling a large knife from his clothing; two officers fired shots, fatally wounding the man
Cpl. Timothy O’Connor was pulling a man over for erratic driving; as O’Connor approached the driver’s side door, the driver fired shots, fatally wounding him
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Mid-career officers are just a decade away from retirement — now is the time to take a hard look at your pension
St. Michael’s patronage connects to his role in the Bible as an angel who fought against evil
It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare
Teaching yourself to recognize and manage burnout is imperative to your overall happiness and stability in your job and life
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Retirement should be one of the best times of your life, but a good retirement from a police career means planning ahead
Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact investigations
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