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From cutting people free from flaming cars to rescuing furry friends, you never know when you’ll need a quality blade on the job
LEEP sessions at SHOT Show 2020 focused on how officers learn best and the techniques that will keep them safe on the street
The success of fitness testing has led to program enhancements such as onsite rehab providing strength and conditioning interventions to officers
The nation’s largest police department searched for possible terrorists in part by infiltrating Muslim groups
IPRA said not all of the videos being released Friday show police shootings or other incidents
The suspect backed into the patrol vehicle, pulled a gun and opened fire, hitting the officer once
Officers were found legally justified in the shooting
The officer referenced the ‘disruption and takeover’ of a precinct during Jamar Clark protests
A nine-year veteran of the sheriff’s department was treated for a gunshot wound to the abdomen
The officers were not injured
Witnesses took to Twitter to describe a gunman on the loose
Deputy Michael Winter died after a horse was spooked
The officer helped rescue many animals from ‘deplorable conditions’
Jamar Clark’s death sparked weeks of largely peaceful protests and an 18-day occupation outside a police precinct
A onetime decorated U.S. Army sniper instructor known as Rambo was sentenced Tuesday for the plot
Deputy was attacked Saturday at the Greene County Jail
The agent’s .40-caliber Glock handgun was stolen, along with his I.D. Badge and credentials
Man allegedly posted the threatening message on Officer Michael Strickland’s timeline shortly after being ticketed
Suspect among five people given various preliminary charges in the incident, in which protesters were caught on video torching the car while two officers were inside
The officers were being treated for injuries not believed to be life-threatening
After ignoring commands to stop, the officer and suspect got into a physical altercation
In addition to enabling clear communications and full situational awareness, it’s essential that your radio headset protect your hearing on the job
The CLARUS line by Silynx offers top performance and guards against hearing loss at a price to fit any budget
Look beyond comfort and price and consider a system’s hearing protection and situational awareness capabilities
Thousands of police officers from across New England helped honor 42-year-old Auburn cop Ronald Tarentino Jr.
Officer bent over to pick up the branch in the road when he heard the noise of a tree falling
The stop and frisk tool for law enforcement has been particularly useful in addressing violent crime problems of a recurring nature and protecting officer safety
The tour groups were in the cave for several hours
Chief had been chasing people who had attacked police even though he was not wearing extensive protective gear
One organizer said Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Police Chief Calvin Williams will be to blame if anyone is hurt during the convention
Before his arrest, the suspect had carjacked a vehicle at a gas station and shot at a state trooper’s cruiser