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Instead of training for that perfect repetition with a completely compliant partner, let’s challenge our students with a “what next” frame of thought
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Current police officers are invited to participate in an online survey to share their perceptions of working with individuals with mental illness
Officer Cem Duzel was critically wounded after police exchanged gunfire with a suspect
Officers who establish strong supportive resources before a critical incident are less likely to have difficulties after the incident
Making reasonable decisions is the most important aspect of emergency driving – risk versus gain thresholds should be mentally established before an incident occurs
The chief said the suspect put his truck in reverse and started “coming straight at one of our officers” before he was shot
Dozens of agencies paid tribute to Officer Diego Moreno, who was killed during a police pursuit
Sleep disorders are twice as prevalent in officers compared to the general public, with sleep apnea the most notable sleep disorder
The deputy said she hopes her story of survival serves as an eye opener for law enforcement and the people protected by police
Authorities deployed K-9 Hemi during a pursuit when the suspect fatally shot him
The union representing ICE employees urged the mayor to end his ban on city police helping ICE workers who have faced hostility from pro-immigrant activists
Police said the suspect deflected multiple beanbag rounds from police before grabbing a hostage and raising a knife to her neck
Officer Michael Michalski went to a home to arrest Jonathan Copeland Jr. on a warrant when Copeland allegedly ambushed the officer
The officers on the force said they regret leaving the town without coverage, but have no other choice because their own safety has been put at risk
Investigators said the suspect knocked Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller onto his back and pulled the LEO’s gun from his belt
Authorities used a TASER but it failed to subdue a suspect charged in the fatal shooting of Trooper Tyler Edenhofer
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Officials said Officers Donald DeMiranda and Ryan Moore are both in good condition following the exchange of gunfire
Police said the man, who was a suspect in a string of armed robberies, pulled a gun from his waistband and then faced the officers before being shot
Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller had been in critical condition after being shot in the head July 21 by a fleeing suspect
One officer suffered a gunshot wound in the neck, and another suffered a gunshot wound in the chest
Police said the man grabbed a gun from his waistband and pointed it at officers
Police said the man reached for the cop’s gun during the attack
Senior Cpl. Jamie Givens was remembered for defusing situations, his sharp memory and his sense of humor
According to police, officers were pursuing the suspect when he pulled out a weapon and “an armed encounter between the offender and police ensued”
Emiliano Garcia is accused of causing the death of Officer Diego Moreno by leading police on a dangerous, high-speed pursuit
The debate reignited after two reports laid out a step-by-step account of Deputy Zackari Parrish’s killer’s mental state and the arsenal he had
Officers went to a residence looking for a suspect wanted for gun and drug offenses when the man pulled out a firearm
An attacker used the gun of an Arizona state trooper to shoot and kill a rookie officer and wound another LEO
Chief Alfonso Morales confirmed the death of the officer, a 17-year police veteran, during a press briefing Wednesday
Troopers will now be equipped with fentanyl response kits, which were purchased with $25,000 in grant funds from Passport Health Plan
