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The notion of the least amount of force sounds nice, which makes it deceptively easy to believe – however, the concept is inherently flawed
Understanding and communicating the “why” can make an incredible difference in the process and outcome of a contact
Helping other officers to avoid behaviors that put their livelihoods, emotional well-being and freedoms at risk has no downside for a department or community
Broward Sheriff Scott Israel said he wanted to share the evidence to be transparent and correct what he called “misinformation” about the shooting
Police said the callers identifying themselves as Fundraisers for First Responders have not been approved to collect funds on Officer Ryan O’Connor’s behalf
“I think the snow is a sign” that Officer Kenneth Copeland was with them at the vigil, Mayor John Thomaides said
Fire Marshal Sander Cohen stopped to help FBI agent Carlos Wolff after a crash when they were both hit by another car
In a criminal complaint released Friday, Logan Michael Brandenburg told cops he crashed his minivan because he was checking his phone for directions
The move meets a promise made by officials to provide the family insurance after the death of Officer Jamie Buenting, who was killed in a September 2013 standoff
James Eric Chapman, 30, died of his injuries following the crash
Authorities said William Atchison, 21, had caught the attention of U.S. investigators more than a year ago
The deputy had glass fragments in his eyes as a result of the crash, but otherwise was OK
Police said Officer Ryan O’Connor was “still very critical” and was undergoing another surgery to try and save his life
The FBI questioned two brothers in New Mexico, but neither brother has been charged in Border Patrol agent Rogelio Martinez’s death
Regular ongoing practice increases proficiency, muscle memory and performance under stress
The K-9 took down 47-year-old Chris Bartlett after he refused to move into his new cell
Officer Andy Suerth, 39, leaves behind a wife, who is also a Brooklyn Park officer, and two children
Police believe the incident was gang-related and that there have been previous gang problems related to funerals
Lt. Debra Clayton was fatally shot in January while trying to arrest a man suspected of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend
The driver was involved in a hit and run accident and refused to exit the burning vehicle, so officers removed him and saved his life
Police found and seized a 9 mm handgun from Chad Klahs before putting him in Officer Ryan O’Connor’s car, but he kept a .40 caliber hidden
Police say Officer Kenneth Copeland’s death highlights why departments rely upon tactical teams to serve search and arrest warrants
The woman could have the charges against her dropped if she writes a letter of apology to the officer she struck during a University of Miami football game
Stewart Thomas Mettz, 51, is suspected of shooting Officer Kenneth Copeland multiple times Monday
Deputy Sgt. Randy Harkness, 52, was assaulted after he gave the suspect a courtesy ride to a gas station
Officer Ryan O’Connor was shot in the head by a handcuffed burglary suspect, who later shot himself
It’s not clear when Wade Willard Jr. escaped jail or when he tried to run over the George County deputy
Officer Floyd East Jr. was shot Oct. 9 at campus police headquarters while booking Hollis Daniels III on a drug possession charge
Commissioner Kevin Davis said authorities don’t think Det. Sean Suiter’s planned testimony and his death are connected
Trent Ferree, who killed a deputy’s wife and injured his daughter, told police he was “looking for a victim to run over”
The shooting occurred as the officer and the suspect struggled over a gun
The officer called the man a coward, then took out a tube of K-Y Jelly and said: “You are going to need a lot of this”
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