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It is imperative that officers who find themselves the victim of such an assault be able to escape quickly
There is a ‘healthcare desert’ in rural communities, with a near complete absence of mental healthcare providers in general, never mind ones versed in police stress or trauma
How does wearing nitrile gloves impact an officer’s ability to draw their weapon?
Brandon Peterson was honored as Highway Patrolman of the Year by MADD for his work to educate youth about the dangers of driving under the influence
Christopher Wayne Kilpatrick allegedly pointed his gun at Detective Michael Price during an August 2016 pursuit
Officer Dave Guevara participated in multiple recovery operations at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks
Ford Motor Co. says it will offer a police pursuit version of the hybrid Fusion midsize sedan, in response to requests from cities nationwide
Officer Christine Braswell was riding a scooter with Officer Bernenda Marc when they were hit by an oncoming car
Eddie Johnson’s recollection of the 2005 off-duty shooting incident came in the third day of trial in a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the mother of Christian Green
The bill would let family and police ask a judge to impose an “extreme risk protective order” against individuals experiencing a personal crisis and at risk of dangerous behavior
Mattis K. Nine will provide comfort to crime victims, children and the elderly during the tough times when deputies are called
Critics argued the checkpoints violate due process rights and protections against unreasonable search and seizure
From the logo on the costume of the actor playing the officer, it looks like the commercial is depicting the officers as San Francisco Police
Police said the driver of the bus attempted to make a left turn and failed to yield to Deputy Carl Cosper’s vehicle
AG Jeff Sessions often reflects fondly on the tough enforcement strategies of decades ago and sees today’s comparatively low crime rates as a sign they worked
Christopher Cummings was behind the wheel of his county garbage truck when he watched a police squad car crash, flip and badly injure the officer inside
Where and how officers choose to wear their mic, or any other piece of equipment, is a personal decision that should be tactically thought out
“All I knew was that I needed to keep control of him until my backup officers got there”
Laura Kunard’s role is to audit the new police accountability system and identify patterns and practices that violate constitutional rights
Officers who work the evening shift will get the cameras as part of a pilot program ordered by a federal judge
Gov. Charlie Baker wants to boost the charge of assault and battery on a police officer to a felony in cases where the cop sustains a “serious bodily injury”
Situations can cause immense levels of stress and, over the years, can take a significant toll on an officer’s physical and mental well-being
Cpl. Kevin Holtry was shot five times during a November manhunt for a shooting suspect
Police said Juan Weaver placed his hand in his pocket after officers asked him to remove his hand for officer safety
Officer Tom Wagstaff remains in critical condition after being shot while responding to a burglary and home invasion call
Alize Castilleja was driving a car that was possibly involved in a home burglary
Prosecutors said moving the trial wouldn’t achieve anything because the case received widespread publicity
Clint Greenwood was the ultimate professional, meticulous with details and the first to lend colleagues a hand
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack and police in a later news conference said no one has been arrested
Federally mandated changes in the Seattle Police Department led to a drop in how often officers use serious force, with no rise in crime or officer injuries
Jim and Doug offer thoughts on whether or not there’s an increase in such events
“I told both of them that the toy gun looked real and may get them killed if they carried it or pointed it at someone”
Immigration agents should generally avoid enforcement actions at schools and churches, according to ICE policies, but the bill would codify those policies into law
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