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Would you rather have officers look good on the mats or perform in the field with greater proficiency?
Sankyo is a versatile technique that can be used as a come-along, takedown or control hold on a non-compliant suspect
Injury fears, liability management and public perception are just some of the hurdles to overcome
Police spent more than an hour negotiating with the suspect, who reportedly said he was “going out with a bang”
David Ernesto Murillo, who’s accused of killing Officer Jesus Cordova, was arraigned on 39 felony counts ranging from murder to impersonating a peace officer
Travis Boys was convicted of first-degree murder in March for the 2015 slaying of Officer Daryle Holloway
Chicago police have deployed several hundred officers to hunt for a gunman who shot an ATF agent in the face
The family of a Texas officer who was severely injured on duty said the LEO has been unable to receive proper medical care
Officer Crystal Almeida, who was critically wounded in the April 24 shooting, is improving but has a long road ahead to recovery, her father said
What started as an attempt to reduce gun violence has become anything but harmless
All nine officers remained hospitalized and were being treated for non-life-threatening injuries
A court will face the question of whether an off-duty officer can use, or threaten to use, his or her service weapon in a fight or quarrel
No one was hurt in the shooting
Roberto A. Garza Palacios faces a $280 fine and three points against his license in connection to the fatal crash
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“They saved his life — he did not die,” Chief Edwin C. Roessler Jr. said. “You’re going to sue someone for saving your life?”
Roger Davis swung his arms and punched an officer in the face, ignoring commands to stop resisting, before being TASERed
“Individuals have used Cambria County radio frequency to transmit false information while posing as police officers”
It’s important to keep your knowledge of these tactics sharp
Sgt. Timothy Wall said he sustained an injury at a local Starbucks that could prematurely end his career
Officer Oliver Johnson, 25, was at home playing games with his family when a bullet struck and killed him
A state police affidavit was filed as 29-year-old John Williams made his initial court appearance on a murder charge
A Texas deputy constable proved he’s fleet of foot while facing down an agile cow that had a beef with motorists along a rural road
Officers Rogelio Santander and Crystal Almeida were just rookies, but even veteran cops were envious of their chemistry
“We did use Cpl. Cole’s handcuffs. I think that was fitting,” Sheriff Dale Lancaster said
Law enforcement officials say the search for 29-year-old John Williams, which entered its fourth day, is over
Officer Charles Whites, who was injured after being hit by a vehicle on Feb. 25, succumbed to his injuries
Corporal Darrell Campbell said he suffers from seizures that make him tired and cause him to fall asleep
Police believe the suspect also fired his weapon during the encounter
Brandon McCall, who proclaimed he wanted to go to war with police, is accused of killing Officer David Sherrard
“We will do anything to resolve this situation peacefully,” Sheriff Dale Lancaster said
Bryce Dion, who was wearing body armor, died after a being shot below his left armpit
