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Police leadership must elevate the importance of being prepared for a threat of this type
The findings of a recent survey reveal a profession that is deeply suffering under the weight of the events of this year
Leaders must not assume that the stoicism and strength shown by their officers is a sustainable strategy for wellness
The officer and the bystander are expected to survive their injuries
K-9 Ranger went into cardiac arrest after detaining a driver
The St. Petersburg Police Department is testing gun mounted cameras and bodycams and weighing the pros and cons
Officer Clint Corvinus was killed during a gun battle with Joseph Moreno
The directives suggest that the White House wants to prioritize law and order and align itself closely with local LE
Curtis Deal was fatally shot by police after allegedly jumping out of a vehicle being tailed by officers, fleeing and aiming his gun at the pursuing detective
Three months ago, a bullet from Deputy Robert Cordova’s gun - wrestled away by the suspect - hit the deputy in the right leg and shrapnel damaged his left leg
Robert Carothers led police on a pursuit after threatening deputies and himself with a knife
The orders focus on reducing violent crime and one instructs the DOJ to implement a plan to stop crime against police
Trooper Beau Ryun said he couldn’t call for backup because of poor radio reception in the area
Authorities said Sgt. Greg Meagher died trying to save sperm bank employee Anita Wiles after the tanks leaked
Commander James McCormick said the suspects planned to use firearms and explosives to harm eight officers
The House voted to triple the penalties for committing violence against law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency responders
Carl Le’Ellis Blount fatally shot Officer Jeffrey Westerfield in 2014 while Westerfield was sitting in his patrol car
The robot enables police to stay in their patrol car while interacting with drivers
The owner was reportedly upset about a traffic citation when he made the admission
Police said Steven Nieves accidentally shot himself in the leg when he struggled with a police sergeant taking him into custody
The deputy’s injuries are severe, but officials said he was coherent and communicative with hospital staff as he underwent tests
Sheriff Mike Andrews said the officers had just left a funeral procession escort when they crashed
Facing off with a criminal while off duty seldom goes as planned and can be deadly
Police said the officer is a 25-year veteran of the department
Failure to effectively communicate during multidisciplinary response may result in serious repercussions
Dallas Police Association President Michael Mata said this was an “unfortunate isolated incident,” and the restaurant has always been a supportive community partner of the police
One of the gun rights advocates carried a rifle slung across his chest while wearing a black ski mask
A federal appeals court considered whether to automatically halt lower court orders publicly releasing video of fatal shootings by police to prevent potential violence
After the vehicle was stopped, the driver pulled away, striking the officer, who fired into the vehicle
Officer Niki Cooper was shot in 1972 while interrupting a burglary and never regained full use of his left arm
Zolo Azania was released after spending 35 years behind bars for the murder of Lt. George Yaros
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