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Morale retention is just as essential as weapon retention for you, other officers and your community
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It is predictable that you will encounter used needles even when you’re not searching anyone
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Authorities say they arrested one person and took a gun, and no one was hurt
Bernard “Bernie” Domagala was left with brain damage after he was shot in the line of duty 29 years ago
The suit alleges Arkema failed to properly store the estimated 18 tons of chemicals that burned or prepare for a major flood even though it was a foreseeable event
Cole Allen Wilkins faces 25 years to life in prison and is due to be sentenced this month
Your first mission is to ensure you are always aware of your surroundings – even when you are at your own house
The officers were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds
Officials said a police officer and firefighter couple allegedly kept around $12,000 after raising money for families of fallen responders
Deputy Jake Shaw shot Andy Grimm after mistaking the photographer’s camera and tripod for a gun
The man began yelling at the employees, stood in an aggressive shooting form, and demanded people get down
Mentors use one-on-one cognitive behavioral therapy, life coaching and a stipend of up to $1000 a month for nine months to help move “fellows” away from violence
Police are looking into the issue, but have no suspects at this time
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While the two officers searched her belongings, Toscha Fay Sponsler escaped out of one of the handcuffs and crawled through the sliding partition
Scott Lauderbaugh provided troopers with a fake name and date of birth during a traffic stop
Deputy Robert French rushed to the hotel parking lot after hearing reports of shots fired at the Ramada Inn
Undersheriff Paul Matyas said there were rumors an officer was pursuing the vehicle at the time of the crash
Police Union Vice President Joe Gamaldi said police diverted from making high-water rescues to respond
Deputy Jake Shaw reportedly was on a traffic stop that didn’t involve Andy Grimm when he saw the photographer with the tripod and camera and mistook it for a weapon
A Finnish news agency said the country’s more than 7,000 police officers will soon have submachine guns
The Department of Homeland Security formally classified antifa’s activities as “domestic terrorist violence” in 2016, according to a new report
Troopers patrolling in the city of Detroit will be prohibited from engaging in vehicle pursuits resulting from a traffic violation or misdemeanor offense
The defense said Jason Stockley acted “reasonably” in self-defense when he fatally shot Anthony Lamar Smith after a pursuit in 2011
Both officers are in stable condition
The officer was attempting to arrest the man when he began wrestling with the officer
Both officers were conscious, alert and talking, police officials said
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The officers became light headed and nauseous after entering an alleged drug lab
The federal money is set aside for law enforcement and allows departments to buy things like vehicles, training, equipment and computers for patrol cars
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