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How education and effective communication can improve both officer and community safety
The FTO is one of the most important roles in any agency. So don’t forget these essentials
How the quick decision-making of one deputy and the aid of an uninvolved citizen saved the life of a man in a burning car
“This shouldn’t be made political. I think this bill will save lives across the board,” Sheriff Tony Spurlock said
A state legislator plans to introduce a bill to change the legal standard for LE in California from using “objectively reasonable force” to “necessary force”
More than a thousand people attended the memorial service for Sgt. Noel Ramirez and Deputy Taylor Lindsey, who were killed in an ambush last week
Mayor Mike Rawlings announced that Officer Rogelio Santander succumbed to his wounds at a Dallas hospital
The trooper caught the puppy, troopers spokeswoman Megan Peters said
Four individual panels move independently for a better fit, greater range of motion and full torso protection
The officers were responding to a domestic call when the fatal encounter occurred
An off-duty medical assistant is being credited for possibly saving the lives of two officers during an attack
Officials said it’s unclear whether Officer Tamby Yagan, 41, died as a result of the crash or if he suffered a medical emergency
When cops encounter a volatile situation that is beyond their control, there are ways for officers to withdraw gracefully and still complete their mission to “protect and serve”
Deputy Casey L. Shoemate had been with the Miller County Sheriff’s Office for about a year
Daniel K. Clary faces two counts of attempted murder after firing at two troopers, critically injuring Cpl. Seth Kelly
Police said MS-13 twice threatened cops, pledging in one case to “take the streets back” in retaliation for arrests of gang members
Detective Sgt. Brian S. Cuscino, 44, had been with the New Castle PD since 2001
Police said the on-duty officer fatally shot himself while parked outside a department facility in the Bronx
How a closer look at police deaths could change the way you train and save your life
The decision comes after police Superintendent Eddie Johnson disagreed with the finding by the city’s police disciplinary agency
Sheriff Bobby Schultz blamed the deaths of Sgt. Noel Ramirez and Deputy Taylor Lindsey on hatred toward LE
The support that can come from the officer’s primary relationship can be especially impactful
Police later found a “modified” screwdriver next to the suspect, which they believe was inside his pocket
K-9 Nero is recovering after being shot in the face and neck
A Hurst officer had just stepped onto a yard where an SUV had crashed into a home when the residence exploded
Tammy Dee Widger originally faced second-degree murder in the killing of Officer Ryan Morton
Officer Sean Gannon was remembered at his funeral service for his faith, professionalism and engaging personality
Kystie Jaehnen came to a cop’s aid by fatally shooting his attacker, Justin Holland. Now, Holland’s family is suing Jaehnen
The ban was passed last month in the wake of the shooting death of a respected police commander
Police said the man tried to stab an officer on “at least three occasions” after police used a TASER on him
Just two police officers have taken advantage of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s program
DA Marc Bennett released the 42-page report after announcing that the officer who fatally shot Andrew Finch won’t face criminal charges
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