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“I got the feeling I needed to search the subject again.”
Officers around the country are experiencing the pain their decision to be a cop is now causing their loved ones
An activist’s call for cops to live within the communities they police has received millions of views online
The suspect, allegedly upset about a breakup, kidnapped his former neighbors and fired 26 rounds
Doctors believe he will make a full recovery
Seven members of the security forces, two local civilians and a Canadian tourist were killed
The officer was in stable condition after he was hit by a vehicle while outside his cruiser
The deputy’s name was not immediately released, but he is expected to make a full recovery
Former Police Commish Ed Davis said “Patriots Day” managed to capture the emotional toll the attack took on police
The attacks began when a suspect opened fire on officers who were responding to reports of a house fire
Officer Mike McClaughry suffered a gunshot wound to the head while investigating a reported shooting
The gun misfired twice, likely saving the sergeant’s life
The officer is being treated for an injured leg and the suspect for a bullet wound in the stomach
Deputy Nick Tullier was shot three times in the head, abdomen and shoulder in a July 17 ambush attack that left three other officers dead
The 61-year-old officer was listed in critical condition following surgery for a head wound
Chicago and other cities are contemplating lowering police hiring standards in answer to the Obama administration’s request
Although 2016 line of duty deaths related to gunfire are up more than 70 percent, it’s important to provide some context
Dominique Heaggan-Brown is charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the fatal shooting of Sylville Smith
The town also plans to add a plaque explaining the history of blue lines worldwide and how they symbolize the line between chaos and order
The shooting marked the second time Monday that two Ga. officers were hit by gunfire on the job
The officers cited mismanagement of the department
Jurors said a “botched” operation and contradicting testimony led to their decision to acquit the man
Officer Terrance McBride was shot in the shoulder and will undergo surgery
The hackers encrypted the department’s management system, which holds reports, bookings and other day-to-day operational data
The sergeant and his wife both grabbed their guns and fired at the attackers
The suspect was resisting arrest and kicked the sergeant with the high-heel of her boot
As officers approached a house to investigate an earlier theft, a man came to the door and opened fire
The officer was shot in the shoulder and suffered non-life-threatening injuries
Two Lavonia officers were making a traffic stop Monday evening when officials say the suspect opened fire
A man opened fire on the officers while they were serving a search warrant for a drug case
