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An officer is shooting someone who’s bearing down on them, intent to kill, and their rounds have no effect. Are you ready for that situation?
Understanding the potential for risk, and the different types of criminals game wardens hunt just might save a life
The popularity of doorbell cameras like Ring is a double-edged sword
The law would mandate policies for police body cameras and reform the police department’s gang database
The appointment of a monitor would occur if the DOJ gives final approval to the agreement
Police agencies will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
Ford has faced multiple lawsuits alleging their Explorer is making police officers and civilians sick
An analysis of recent ambush wins shows the reasons for victories jump off the pages because they are virtually all alike
Symptoms of post-traumatic stress manifest differently in men and women
Dina Markham, a 22-year veteran of the force, was found by a family member unresponsive in the bathtub
With a prescription from a veterinarian for specific K-9s, human naloxone can be used on them
The department said that May ended with 56 homicides compared to 68 during May 2016, and 257 shooting victims compared to 316 last May
More than 30 motorcycle officers and 150 police vehicles were in the procession from the church to a cemetery to honor Deputy William Durr
Ray Johnson said his military and security training kicked in when he saw Deputy Jessie Larkin was being attacked
Sgt. Hugh Barry convinced Deborah Danner, who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, to drop a pair of scissors, but the woman ran to the bedroom and picked up a bat
Herschel Jones’ ex-girlfriend warned police he was “looking to kill a cop”
Lt. Aaron L. Crook had been with the Bluefield police for nine years
In this video, Kit Badger goes over not just the how of wearing hard armor, but the why
Check out this paragon of gun safety
The 11 hours of video show people running from the club and officers directing them across the street
Jekievea Monchell Yearby admitted the cocaine was hers and believes it fell into the drink when she took out her waitress book to take an order
Officials believe the suspect was attempting to heat up the urine to pass a drug test when a microwave inside a 7-Eleven exploded
The agents had to call NYPD for backup
The officers were found justified in the shooting
The detective was given Narcan and taken to a hospital
A second officer reached into Travis Ross’ vehicle to get his license when he was exposed to the substance
This exclusive PTSD screening quiz can help determine if your symptoms are consistent with those of the diagnosis
Also mandated would be instruction for police officers on their responsibilities during an encounter
Daniel Mathena was trying to get back to his hotel when he and a Louisiana Supreme Court police officer got into a fight
A lieutenant, two sergeants and two deputies went into the water after a raft flipped
Kristen Campbell said she threw the punch because she didn’t know who grabbed her
Morgan Smith Walker was arrested on charges including DUI causing death with reckless disregard
Michael Wayne Pettigrew pointed what looked like a real gun at officers and himself during a nearly three-hour standoff with police at the Orlando International Airport
