Officer Safety
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Providing emotional support in the aftermath of critical incidents is the mission of this certified animal assistance organization
While there are differing peer support and CISD models, there are recognized best practices you should consider
Undercover narcotics detective Jacai Colson had responded to the gunfire and was fatally shot by another officer
The assault began when the officer was pulled into a car during a traffic stop and assaulted by three men
With the redesign of the popular less lethal tool, Axon has one primary goal – to give cops the confidence to de-escalate dangerous situations
Fitness, health and mental resilience are finally being promoted holistically to prevent officer burnout, PTSD and suicide and keep cops healthier and more productive
After attending this federally funded training, officers have a much better chance of helping themselves or another officer in a gunshot trauma scenario
The deputy noticed a foul taste and smelled bleach on his Taco Bell bag
Follow these do’s and don’ts to prolong the life of this lifesaving investment
When sleep-deprived, “Individuals working critical jobs may put themselves and [others] at risk,” one researcher said
Some departments are providing more sophisticated training for responding to domestic calls
Some departments are purchasing drug scanners to help officers safely identify substances
Resident can create a “Smart 911” profile to register concerns about ‘swatting’ prank risk
Chicago PD expands mental health outreach after losing three officers to suicide over summer
The chopper was dispatched after the crowd assaulted a trooper and police horses
Then-Interim Chief Lawrence O’Toole announced that 30 officers had been physically injured while responding to protests that followed the acquittal of Jason Stockley
Torrel Knox, 25, allegedly said the agents who came to arrest him would all be “in a body bag” if they hadn’t caught him at his mother’s home
PDs need to prepare for outside agitators, harassment, death threats and coordinated efforts at call flooding and records requests flooding intended to overwhelm agencies’ resources
Allen Travers, 37, ordered the driver to run red lights and later exited the bus with his weapon aimed at police
Never assume that because you know a person, they will not be aggressive toward you
From vet visits to ballistic vests and drug detection tools, here’s how to promote the health and safety of your four-legged officers
Do not treat subjects with a mental delay or handicap any differently in a call for service where they appear to be suspect
If convicted, the pair could face up to 10 years in state prison
Voluntary, non-disciplinary officer safety initiative allows law enforcement personnel to read about and anonymously share stories of close calls
Officers often share their near misses with their close friends, but rarely are these stories, and the lessons learned from them, shared with officers across the country
Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirms conviction for witness intimidation and terroristic threats against police officers contained in a YouTube video
Cellphone footage shows the deputy was trying to break up a fight when a student attacked
Officers need to consciously evaluate the threat presented and the distance available, and prioritize what they need to do first
According to reports, the man was holding his child hostage with a box cutter when officers arrived
Mayor Darrio Melton said the shooting is the latest example of why police need better equipment, including more protective vests
The shooting is another example of “too many guns on the street,” Police Commissioner William Gross said