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Following a month of protests, firings, criminal charges and a chief’s resignation, there were reports of a high number of Atlanta police ‘call outs’
One officer’s story of distress and assistance illustrates why BodyWorn is more than a body camera – it’s a lifesaver
We must address some critical issues of grave importance to the survival of our honorable profession
No law enforcement officers were injured in the shootout with the suspect
The legal standards for disclosure of police video could soon change, depending on how the Supreme Court rules in a woman’s request to obtain 2014 dash cam video
Italian authorities are investigating an explosion that damaged the building overnight, but caused no injuries
The trooper, whose identity hasn’t been released, is in stable condition
Jess Harrell was holding what appeared to be a gun as he attempted to get out of the trunk
A Northern California sheriff is promising to capture a pair of men who sawed their way out of a California jail
Demetrius Coleman was pulled over for making an illegal turn, then sped away when officers learned he was wanted for violating his probation
Dakota Access oil pipeline protesters will not follow a government directive to leave the federal land where hundreds have camped for months
When officers leaned into the car to take the keys out of the ignition, it sped off and dragged them, hitting two other officers providing backup
DeAngelo Davis is accused of shooting Wayne State University Officer Collin Rose and is jailed without bond.
The injured officer reportedly suffered a major head injury and underwent surgery at a local trauma center
The state Department of Transportation is concerned that the town might have crossed a line — figuratively, that is
Fort Worth officers will be required to respond to calls in pairs for the “foreseeable future” after several shootings of police across the country
The allegations said members of the department improperly erased, altered or corrupted footage from body cameras
A couple planted a fake bomb at a suburban elementary school hoping to shoot officers arriving at the scene
Ex-deputy Jaycob Hultberg received a traumatic brain injury while working at a local jail
The bill proposed blocking public officials from immediately releasing the names of officers involved in shootings
Representatives want it passed as early as January 2017
Trooper Eric Ellsworth was struck by a car after he stepped out of his vehicle to warn a driver about sagging power lines
Boston police have arrested the driver they say injured four officers with his car
It’s unclear if K-9 Forrest was hit by one of the suspect’s bullets or got caught in the crossfire
29-year-old Officer Collin Rose was shot Tuesday night after radioing in that he was about to speak to someone about possible thefts in the area.
The overwhelming majority of ambush murders of our coppers have occurred when the LEO was alone
Friends of Det. Benjamin Marconi said “he never stopped being the protector, even in a social situation”
The suit accused police of excessive force and violating protesters constitutional rights to freedom of speech and assembly
Two deli workers turned their backs on the officer
