Officer Safety
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Reminders for public safety personnel on how to respond to a spitter with time, distance and shielding
Donna Brown’s books aim to create a positive perception of law enforcement and highlight the heroism of our nation’s officers
Our goal should be to provide the support that develops resilient officers, who are emotionally, physically and spiritually prepared to handle crisis
Law enforcement and the public they serve benefit every day from advances developed in military research
Staying awake isn’t the only goal of fatigue management – being tired is dangerous for everyone
Here are some ways you can give back to first responders who are responding to the wildfires, often as they lose their own homes
Know what you’re dealing with on scene by using a non-contact chemical identifier
There was a clear winner when university researchers investigated the health benefits of load-bearing vests versus duty belts
Paradise Mayor Jody Jones confirmed on Sunday that 17 Paradise police officers lost their homes in the inferno
Officials said the ambulance rolled over after the police car crashed into it, resulting in the injuries of two EMTs, two cops and one patient
California Highway Patrol Officer Dan Ralph said the agency is proud to provide traffic control for the wildfires
Dinkheller, as most cops are aware, was murdered during a traffic stop that was captured on dash cam video
Deputy Calvin “CJ” Lehmann, a 32-year-old single father of three girls, lost his left eye as a result of a shotgun blast to the face
We’ve seen too many examples of officers being injured in the hands or arms during gunfights to ignore this common pattern of injury
Deputy Calvin “CJ” Lehmann, 32, is in critical condition and has lost one eye
An officer survives a near miss after a suspect escapes custody and is found with a firearm
Cops often arrive first on the scene of a residential fire, playing a crucial role in keeping residents safe until the fire department can arrive and evacuate victims
Advances in technology are enabling law enforcement to get real-time data that provide complete situational awareness for both patrol officers on scene and the command center
The realities of the opioid crisis mean that police should keep an opioid response kit on hand at all times
The deputy’s actions were ruled justifiable
NYPD and Axon are investigating after a body camera exploded shortly after an officer removed the smoking device
Surviving a collision while driving over 100 mph and not wearing a seat belt was a safety wake-up call for this officer
The suspect was killed in the ensuing gun battle
Two school districts will upgrade to armored vests that offer more comfort and protection
The shooter fired on police and fire crews before dying by suicide
SWAT officers face many challenges during a high-risk drug raid – here’s how trainers can set up a drug raid training drill to prepare for real-life situations
In any given year, roughly half of all police-involved shootings take place from or around vehicles – find out the steps agencies can take to harden vehicles to protect officers from attack
The group of officers started shooting when officials say the man tried to ram his car into them
The gunfire led to a standoff with police, who eventually arrested six suspects
A judge had previously denied a request by deputies to restrain the 27-year-old defendant
