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After being hit from the rear, a cruiser bursts into flames leading fire investigators to question what caused the fire
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Motor cops have one of the most dangerous jobs in one of the most dangerous professions. Proactive measures can help mitigate those dangers
One officer was assaulted by a man who face was covered, two officers were punched by a woman who was pulled away by friends
Charlottesville Police say they’re investigating an alleged assault of an officer who approached a man whose face was covered
The largest sheriff’s office in Texas has launched a telepsychiatry pilot program to connect deputies in the field with counselors and psychiatrists via iPads
Cops often complain that firearms training is boring, static and geared strictly toward the passing of a state-mandated qualification course – but it doesn’t have to be that way
It is imperative that defensive tactics instructors discuss the mindset and emotional control officers need to survive this scenario
An ambush of any kind is the most dangerous threat you will ever face on the street – even the strongest and most alert officers are at risk
Pprotesters and at least one arrest jarred normal operations at Portland City Hall Wednesday
The officer was on vacation in New Mexico when she fell nearly 45 feet from a cliff
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and attempted homicide on a peace officer
Officer William Eierman is in stable condition at a hospital after being shot twice Wednesday night
Major Tommy Bradford lost his left leg below the knee
The plainclothes officers were sitting in their vehicle at a red light Tuesday night when at least one suspect opened fire
The officer who disappeared last week was found dead from an apparent suicide early Tuesday
A man who apparently mistakenly thought his home was being broken into opened fire on police as they sought to serve an arrest warrant for his grandson
A former NYPD officer discusses how repeated exposure to trauma took its toll on his mental health and his family
John Stewart Beasley, 46, has not been seen since he walked away from his home on Thursday
A domestic incident led to the victim, Officer Ashley Abreu, fleeing from the father of her children
Jason Potts, 49, suffered a broken jaw and may have artery damage along with other injuries
Why Karrar Al Khammasi wasn’t deported was among the questions left unanswered Friday as his bond was revoked
Throughout the day, Portland police released images of weapons collected from both sides, including knives, sticks, shields and fireworks
As the LEO was kicked by a juvenile suspect inside a community center, fellow cops trying to assist were forced to watch the altercation because they were initially not allowed inside
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Crusadism is a type of defense mechanism in which people deal with their pain by distracting themselves through productive and prosocial behavior
A witness posted the videos and said she witnessed Joseph Santos “act like a complete maniac and scare the lives of those behind the wheel” before the shooting
The lack of confidentiality has led some officers and other first responders to avoid seeking help due to stigma, supporters of the bill said
There are some common phrases that can escalate situations and generally counter an officer’s effort to effectively communicate
Police said Officer Cem Duzel had movement on both sides of his body overnight
Officials said the suspect was shooting at troopers during the pursuit, and one of the bullets struck and killed K-9 Vader
Police said the suspect assaulted the officer twice and charged at him before being shot