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During any period of widespread protests, it is important to prep both your equipment and your family in case you are deployed to assist with crowd control
‘I got lucky that day that he decided to toss the gun instead of lying in wait with the gun drawn on me as I stepped through the gate.’
A disturbing attack in Vermont, an officer reflects on the Surfside tragedy and more from this week’s news
After ignoring police commands, the suspect put the car in reverse and accelerated towards an officer before being shot
Seventy-three LEOs were killed in the line of duty in the first half of 2018, 31 of which were firearms-related
A 4-inch double-sided knife was removed from the suspect’s waist area, police said
These programs help to reduce traffic congestion as a result of collisions, while increasing officer safety on the roadways
Several passerby are seen on video recording the incident on their cellphones
Some LEOs and other first responders say the scale, sadness and sometimes sheer gruesomeness of their experiences haunt them
Officer Vu Nguyen had been on life support intermittently since he lost consciousness during training exercises
Trooper Nicholas F. Clark was fatally shot responding to a call that a suicidal man was barricaded inside his home
“You are loved. You are missed. You are remembered,” Chief U. Renee Hall said
Officer Vu Nguyen collapsed during a training exercise in the extreme heat
How police departments can train officers for the potential of a Dallas-style ambush attack, as well as build resiliency within their agencies
Police were following a stolen Honda before one of the suspects pointed a shotgun out of the car and fired at the officers
Relatives and hundreds of New York’s Finest gathered in the Bronx for a memorial service honoring slain NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia
Officials said the preliminary hearing for Officer Michael Rosfeld will be moved because of security concerns
Mayor Jim Kenney is defending the police decision to tear down the encampment
Police responded to a hit-and-run crash when a man, who wasn’t involved in the accident, approached officers with a knife
A personal letter from President Donald Trump recognizes the sacrifice made by Terre Haute Officer Rob Pitts, who died in the line of duty May 4
The 38-year-old officer was shot twice and remained in critical but stable condition on Thursday
Officer Kyle Mikowski was hit twice in his legs, but shot back and killed the gunman
Police said concern for public safety and a pursuit involving gunfire factored in the officer’s decision to shoot 47-year-old Richard Rivera
The acquittal was a blow to Chief Michael Pimentel’s family, who have waited four years for the case to go to trial
Hundreds gathered to say ‘goodbye’, to say ‘thank you’, and to pause in a moment peaceful reflection for Trooper Nicholas Clark
Police said no one was injured during the incident
Police said suspect was later found dead in the home with an apparent gunshot wound
Police said the officer was shot at least twice and returned fire on the suspect, who died at the scene
Understanding how a vest protects officers is critical to ensuring daily wear of ballistic protection
While police investigate a shooting that left two officers injured and the suspect dead, many questions remain about the man they say opened fire that night
Police said a public security specialist was stabbed to death and his body was found in his patrol truck
Cpl. Seth Kelly was in a medically induced coma for 12 days and has said he retains no memory of the shooting
Chief Michael Olivieri said a police parking officer was killed at Cal Poly Pomona, and that police fatally shot the suspect