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The deaths of fire, law enforcement, corrections and EMS leaders and personnel will have a decades-long impact on department operations, safety and capability
As with all high-risk law enforcement activities, training and preparation is essential
The man began striking the windows of the police station with the bat
Despite the officers’ commands to disarm, David English continued walking toward them
Deputy Sean Cookson was injured in a crash while on his way to training on Feb. 22
Police said one suspect was killed in a shootout with the officers and one other man was being sought
Sgt. Richard Stelter was shot while trying to serve a warrant on a suspect wanted for robberies
The deputy was transported to a local hospital and is undergoing surgery for non-life-threatening injuries
The Corpus Christi PD was one of only 73 police departments nationwide to receive funding under the first DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance grant award in 2015
In unveiling the new sticker, Mayor Dan McLaughlin said a number of residents requested Orland Park do something to support law enforcement
The decision marks the third time since 2014 that a parole board has cleared the way for Jesus Cecena to be released
The restaurant donated $1,000 to the Police Officers Memorial Foundation
Police Chief Eric Jewkes said officers instructed the suspect a total of 55 times to put down his gun, lie down or otherwise reduce his threat level
No injuries were reported after an alleged gunman fired multiple rounds at the patrol station
Officer Robert DaFonte and Cadet James Watts were killed when their vehicle drove off the side of a road
Police aren’t sure why the gangs have suddenly added rifles to their arsenal, except for the obvious speculation that they are deadlier
Deputy Michael Butler died at a local hospital from injuries sustained from the wreck
Texas is one of seven states that require LE agencies to provide information about officer-involved shootings to the state
Officer Brian Arterburn was run over by a stolen and fleeing SUV on Feb. 7
The two officers suffered minor injuries and were treated and released
The debate over the efficacy of gun-free zones has only grown more heated in the wake of several recent mass casualty incidents
The officer and the woman are still recovering from their injuries
Steelers linebacker coach Joey Porter became aggressive when an officer attempted to detain him
Witnesses helped pin the suspect to the ground
Police spokesman Dustin Sternbeck said the officers were in stable condition
Officer Lucas Chellew was pursuing a fleeing suspect when he collided with a car
A recidivist gang member whose record includes a 2010 robbery conviction and a 2014 GTA conviction murdered Officer Keith Boyer ten days after release from prison
Officials said the way the officers responded after Trooper Nic Cederberg was shot saved additional lives
Police Chief Andrew Shagoury said the bill removes the ability of police to deny a permit to someone they deem as dangerous
Officer Lucas F. Chellew leaves behind a wife and two children
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