Officer Safety
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It would be convenient for police to say, “Fire is the fire department’s problem,” but that’s often not the case
With unscrupulous manufacturers selling defective masks and citizens donating ‘homemade’ efforts, public safety agencies must establish face mask guidelines
Most of the killings tragically involve a definable list of deadly tactical errors
A motorcycle driven by Lt. Richard Cowles struck a curb in the median, causing the motorcycle to crash
Two officers were shot Sunday evening, and one suspect is in custody as a manhunt continues for a second suspect
Ed Mullins called the immediate condemnation of a sgt. who fatally shot a woman a “rush to judgment and political pandering”
Officer Matthew Morris was discharged after spending over a week recovering from his injuries and will continue his recovery at a rehabilitation facility
We outline key tactics to keep yourself and others safe
A sheriff’s deputy is hospitalized after attempting to hang on to a female motorist through a car window as she fled the scene of a traffic stop
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis sponsored a bill to prevent criminals from getting out of jail, and called for reform in drug sentencing
Chief Janee Harteau said an internal investigation found the officers were warranted in using deadly force on Jamar Clark last November
Many police agencies have been affected by DDoS attacks in recent years
Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes referred to the Palm Springs cop killer as a “ticking time bomb” whose Facebook posts all but foretold his intention to murder
Even though he is still in a coma, family and friends are optimistic Officer Nick Tullier will continue to beat the odds and recover
A nonprofit organization is planning to build a specially adapted “smart home” for Officer Michael Flamion, who was shot and paralyzed during a July traffic stop
Off-duty Deputy Sylviane Wernath was pumping gas when someone swiped her purse — containing a gun, cellphone and police credentials — from her unlocked car
Akram Joudeh was indicted in the Sept. 15 meat cleaver attack that left off-duty Detective Brian O’'Donnell with a six inch gash across his forehead
Two officers who fatally shot a machete-wielding man in Oct. were trapped in a stairwell with the suspect, giving many commands before firing their weapons
Two Port Barre officers investigating a hit-and-run were attacked by residents with “anything they could get their hands on”
Despite the rising numbers, officers are far more likely to be killed during traffic stops and pursuits, serving warrants, and responding to calls
Officer Armando Perez will face no charges in the fatal shooting of an armed car burglary suspect last April
A Newburgh officer escaped with minor injuries and a possible slight concussion when an oxygen tank in his patrol car apparently exploded
Officer Hilary Lundberg was assisting a motorist with a flat tire when another driver struck her squad car, sending it across the highway
Gregory Paul Lawler fatally shot Atlanta Officer John Sowa and critically injured Officer Patricia Cocciolone during a 1997 house call
Officials say the 66-year-old woman attempted to strike a sergeant with a baseball bat in her apartment and was fatally shot
Boston Officer Richard Cintolo was discharged from the hospital, while his partner Officer Matthew Morris is still recovering in the hospital
A Dallas County sheriff’s deputy shot and wounded a suspect who ran over his foot late Wednesday afternoon in South Dallas
Pa. Railroad Officer John L. Beisser was fatally shot, and his partner was seriously wounded, in the line of duty on Oct. 20, 1916
Responding to domestic violence calls for service is one of the most volatile and dangerous situations for police officers
Officer Jose “Gil” Vega planned to retire in December and Officer Lesley Zerebny had just returned from maternity leave
