Officer Safety
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The Newhall shooting caused a change in tactics for the California Highway Patrol and agencies nationwide
Researchers are investigating the full spectrum of injuries that officers sustain while interacting, arresting, detaining, or pursuing suspects
The Ballistic Helmet ATE from Hard Head Veterans is an affordable investment in officer safety
Sgt. William Trampass Bishop, a 30-year veteran with the agency, was struck while outside his patrol vehicle
Police say after Damian Herrera gunned down his mother, stepfather and brother, he carjacked and killed a driver before chaos erupted hours later at a general store
Trump said for Cuba to “return the fugitives from American justice, including the return of the cop killer Joanne Chesimard”
A Hall County deputy was wounded after responding to an overnight home invasion and three other people, including a child, were injured
Jeronimo Yanez shot Philando Castile five times just seconds after Castile informed him he was carrying a gun
A huge ovation came from the crowd when Special Agent David Bailey, one of the Capitol officers injured in the attack, threw out the first pitch
Jim and Doug discuss some of the technologies that have helped improve police work, and what may be on the horizon
After six homicides in less than 24 hours, Police Commissioner Kevin Davis announced all officers and detectives will be required to work 12-hour shifts
The video appears to show that a deputy on foot fired into the vehicle as it headed straight at him
The shooting involved a domestic situation between Cpl. Gregory Cooke, a couple and their two children. Cooke was not related to the suspects but was acquainted with them
Dominique Heaggan-Brown faces 60 years in prison if he’s convicted of first-degree reckless homicide for the death of Sylville Smith
These brave officers stopped the assault and prevented further tragedy
Training, strategy and ballistic armor are vital tools to help officers prevent and survive surprise attacks
Beware of false certification claims and know how to verify that armor has passed the full battery of certification testing before making a purchase
Identify your threat level and make an informed choice using the NIJ standards for ballistic armor
The judge released Charles Moran on his own recognizance
The suspect was running between cars in the middle of the street
Deputy Corey Fox was 24
The officer experienced some symptoms, but is expected to be OK
Officer Jonny Castro has painted over 80 portraits (and counting) in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect their communities
Officer Trey Lane had surgery for his thumb and Officer Tim Edwards was taken to a hospital with a leg injury
Officers Crystal Griner, who was shot in the ankle, and David Bailey, who was not shot but sustained a minor injury, are in “good condition”
Doctors put Officer Dalsh Veve in a medically induced coma last week to relieve swelling on his brain
Resisting officers is becoming more prevalent and socially acceptable by certain groups
Police discovered a loaded handgun and heroin in the vehicle
Consider fit, likely threats and funding sources to ensure a successful purchase
The suspect switched into drive, crashed into the patrol car and drove down an embankment
Officers said they noticed sudden movement, followed almost immediately by a blast near their heads