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A suspect pled guilty to attacking officers for nearly two hours, then claimed they were not justified in the use of force to arrest and control him
When equipped with cellular broadband, a smartwatch can serve as a standalone communications device
What began as an assault call between neighbors turned into an ambush of responding officers
Police say a fire broke out at the motel during the shootout
The suspect was shot once as he ran toward the officer
The shooting erupted upon police arrival
Police are still looking for the suspect, who is considered dangerous
The officer was attempting to block a lane of traffic while assisting in the investigation of a previous crash
For the sick officer, it’s a life-saving procedure that will mean many more years with family
Here’s what sparked angry responses from our Facebook audience this week
One of the most effective ways to hone your gun handling and marksmanship skills is to become involved in competitive shooting
Jim and Doug also highlight ways LEOs can bring a pursuit to a safe conclusion and explore issues related to contact with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) subjects
Taking photographs or videos of police officers is protected under the First Amendment if it’s in a public place
A day before Officer Austin Shipley’s training ended, a police corporal recommended that the department not retain him
The chief said the officer violated department policy
The incident began when police got a call from a woman who said she was trapped in the trunk of a car
The mayor will direct the police department to act on changes including community meetings and faster internal probes
Lawmakers also backed a ban on ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds
The police department defended the arrests as lawful and necessary amid a chaotic situation
He’s accused of shooting Officer James McCullough
The miscommunication led to hundreds of people calling for the firing of the employee
The decisions by the oversight board have drawn more attention in recent months amid increased national scrutiny
Deputy Jesus Vilvaldo had serious, but not life-threatening injuries
The officer failed to report to the station at the end of his shift and was not responding to calls
The president said his officers were denied the protective gear
Agencies can pick between a SuperCrew or SuperCab interior
The retired LEO was attempting to break up a fight
The presidential hopeful had a slip of the tongue when campaigning about the Sept. 11 attacks
The blue lines ensured runners had a clear path
An internal affairs investigation was launched after the incident
The man killed Cpl. Bryon Dickson and seriously wounding Trooper Alex Douglass