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Concepts to review and questions to answer during roll call and police training
A combination of factors enabled talking down an agitated subject in possession of two knives
A public building protest should not surprise any police leader, especially when organizers clearly state that as their intent
Deputy Sheriff Mason Moore is survived by his wife and three children
Four women started first aid on the victim until paramedics arrived
The move followed Trump’s remarks to police and families of fallen officers at the annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service outside the U.S. Capitol
The legislation would create a new felony offense for intentionally causing serious physical injury to a K-9 or police horse
James Henderson III pleaded guilty to five murder charges
Earlier in the day, Trump signed a proclamation and said he would enlist the DOJ to develop strategies to prevent and prosecute violent crimes against LE
Police Chief Marlon Walker is considering a lawsuit against the restaurant
The deputies were working at a bar when they fatally shot a gunman who opened fire in the parking lot
A jury found the fire department retaliated against former fire investigator Crystal Eschert for raising questions about the safety of construction work at a new office building
Officer Chris Green nearly died after coming in contact with fentanyl during an arrest. Narcan saved his life
Police say the suspects were killed when their vehicle hit a tree and burst into flames during a high speed pursuit
The program’s goal is to identify agencies conducting unique and innovative programs aimed to reduce risk factors and sharing the results with the LE community
Nearly 20 retired officers showed up for the service and stood at attention as a wreath was laid at the memorial that honors fallen officers’ service
Martin Jones is serving a 50-year sentence after being convicted of shooting Scott Johnson in 2010
Authorities say Thomas Hartless had a history of violence, including against the nurse who was among the slain
K-9 Kasper is in stable condition
Deputy Jason Garner was a nine-year veteran and CSO Raschel Johnson had been with the department for 15 years
The two were heading to a burglary call when the vehicle crashed
Officials say Charles Kinsey was trying to coax Arnaldo Rios back to a group home when the officer fired at Rios but hit Kinsey
The legislation also creates a “Blue Alert” system that will notify the public of suspects who kill or wound police
Fourteen officers set out to D.C. for Police Week to raise money for the club and to honor Officer Ronald Tarentino
Brandon Carpenter reportedly fired at the officers with a shotgun, loaded with bird shot, and hit the three officers
The driver told police he didn’t see the car because the sun was in his eyes
Christopher Hatton shot at Officer Greg Vradenburg from less than three feet away, but missed
Police Week is arguably the most powerful event LEOs can attend
Three Mercer County sheriff’s officers suffered minor injuries in the shooting
Police were originally called because James Arthur Bowden was holding his girlfriend hostage
Police Chief Steven Eric Disario was a father of six children with a seventh child on the way
Roy Oliver fired a rifle at a car of teenagers leaving a party, fatally shooting Jordan Edwards who was a passenger in the vehicle