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An uneventful traffic stop was a good reminder for a young deputy that every person in a vehicle could be carrying a firearm
LE can take the techniques competitive shooters use to be fast, accurate and efficient and then apply those techniques to our operational environment
LEOs often fall into the trap of defining our end state by our tactics, rather than the outcome we actually seek; here’s why that’s a problem
The man, being held without bail for the murder of an officer, allegedly sliced an inmate’s face with a razor during a fight
The officer was shot in the face and shoulder during a traffic stop, but managed to race back to his car to radio for help
A jury awarded $7 million to a North Carolina state trooper who was seriously injured in a bus crash in 2014
The officer was removed from life support after he was shot by a fellow officer during a car pursuit late Wednesday night
Follow this movement system to help avoid injuries and release stress for improved job performance
While a dynamic pursuit is in progress, conditions change constantly and decisions have to be made in an instant
Three LEOs have been shot and wounded while serving a search warrant at a Texas home
Setting up a safer work zone begins with the proper placement of the first-arriving vehicle and expands from there
Kevin Douglas Limbaugh’s name was released Saturday as authorities continued to investigate his motive for the attack
PERF project examines the impact of Next Generation 911 systems and the FirstNet wireless broadband network on police and other first responders
Today’s patrol vehicle needs a high-performance mobile router solution that securely connects mission critical applications and mobile assets
Oak Bluffs Fire Chief John Rose and firefighter-EMT David Smith were driving by when they saw Trooper Dustin Shaw fighting with a driver he had pulled over
The man is accused of punching and clawing the face of the deputy before being restrained
Reggie Singh told the story of his brother, Corporal Ronil Singh, who was killed by an illegal immigrant during a stop
First responders believe mental health is as important as physical health, but feel that there are repercussions for seeking help
Police have charged two men for the shooting of an officer wounded by multiple gunshot wounds
Complacency combined with assumptions can prove dangerous for officers
The LEO said she was hit in the head multiple times on three separate occasions when participating in a training exercise
Officers and their attackers closely agree on one thing: Many cops are simply not ready to defend their lives
Officer Andy Chan remains in critical but stable condition following brain surgery
Gustavo Perez Arriaga was arrested in Kern County, California while attempting to flee to Mexico
How ballistic armor is advancing to keep up with today’s new threats
Forcing a patrol officer to choose between a carbine or a shotgun is like asking a carpenter to choose between his drill and his hammer
The officers died when they were struck by a train as they were investigating a report of gunfire in the area
Traffic stops are one of the most common activities for law enforcement officers on patrol
The man is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon-loaded
The man charged at and tackled the officers, and a fight ensued outside the apartment
On video, the officers “clearly acknowledge” a northbound train just before the southbound train hit them
The officer suffered severe brain trauma after he was thrown from the vehicle and is now completely dependent on 24-hour-a-day care
Jessica Blick, 37, was charged with aggravated assault and battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence