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Frankly, I’m frequently disappointed by the traffic directing I observe as a motorist
6 takeaways from the Army Field Manual doctrine on readiness and sleep cops can use to reduce fatigue
New project looks at how officers can balance the need for accessing critical data while driving safely to an incident
Hundreds of relatives of those killed on Sept. 11 have sued Saudi Arabia, joining many others who have tried to hold the kingdom responsible for the attacks
The officers involved have been cleared of any charges
Around 25 rioters were outside throwing rocks, sticks and setting off fireworks
Extra armed police will be patrolling the streets in the coming days to reassure the public
Brandon Wiley died in a hospital from a gunshot wound he received when he got into a struggle with Sgt. Shawn Anderson and another deputy
Officer Michael Flamion was ambushed in his vehicle on July 8
The two men attacked Trooper Garry Guild after a motorcycle pursuit
Police said Roy Evans Jr. attempted to flee again when officers boxed him in
Brandon Wiley struggled with Sgt. Shawn Anderson and another deputy at a hair salon when shots were fired
Although the report found problems with Minneapolis’ coordination and communication, it praised officers for their professionalism and the peaceful end of the protest
One attacker tried to choke Trooper Garry Guild, while the other started punching the trooper in the face
Police said Bartolo Justice Sambrano and another man were “prowling” cars and fled when an officer confronted them
No officers were injured during the incident
Deputies said Rodney Hess attempted to use his vehicle to hit officers
Detective Shaniqua Osborne was a 19-year veteran and sister of an NYPD sergeant
K-9 Rooster had been with the department for five years
Sgt. Shawn Thomas Anderson, a father of two and a deputy for 18 years, died after he was shot at a hair salon while trying to question a rape suspect
Deputy Shawn T. Anderson was conducting an investigation with another deputy at a strip mall near the AMC movie theater when the shooting occurred
Aramis Ayala said there is no evidence that shows the death penalty improves public safety for citizens or LE, and it’s costly and drags on for years for the victims’ families
Dallas has been experiencing disruptions in its 911 service that began in October and at one point last week resulted in 360 calls being placed on hold
A woman and a young girl were able to escape when Lamar Brooks pulled a gun and made threats
French soldiers shot and killed a man who wrestled a colleague to the ground and tried to steal her rifle at Paris’ Orly Airport
Many officers fail to get the training they need to be truly proficient with their firearms
Detroit Chief James Craig said DNA evidence links Raymond Durham to the fatal shooting of Sgt. Collin Rose
Police said Manuel Gonzalez advanced toward an officer with the knife in hand
Officials “determined it (the shooting) did not involve a prosecutable violation of federal criminal civil rights statute”
Houston James Largo was called a hero and a Navajo warrior who had built “an amazing legacy” in such a short time
Some critics believe the department could launch the program, outfitting all beat cops with cameras, while also studying it and changing practices as needed
The bill, which would stiffen penalties for attacks on cops, would become law on July 1 if signed by the governor
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