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The passenger side contact remains an essential strategy for officer safety, but recognizing its limitations can enhance the odds in the officer’s favor
It’s not about being paranoid, it’s about being prepared
The first known scientific evaluation of an LE crash prevention program demonstrates significantly lower crash and injury rates - especially among patrol officers
Law enforcement seized two rifles and a shotgun after being held up for about 45 minutes
A later investigation led police to believe the man was intent on suicide by cop
The officer told the star it was his birthday so she got out of the car and sang to him
The review was ordered after reserve deputy Robert Bates fatally shot Eric Harris
The 10 suspects used a truck to rip off the store’s security gate
Accusations on social media ignited protests and unrest outside the police HQ
The woman also asked officers if they knew who her husband was and that they should call him
Critics of the shooting claimed the man was running away
He could get more than 50 years in prison if convicted on all charges
Police say the horse, named Gunny, bolted after being spooked by a loud noise
When the man refused to get out of the car, the deputy reached in to pull him out
He heard a sound coming from a back window and saw a man prying the screen off with a screwdriver
While he was on the run, police warned that the suspect has been known to carry guns
Advocates say retired officers should be trusted and are some of the best people to handle the volatile situations
A police spokesperson said ‘an indefinite suspension’ was the ‘equivalent to being fired’
The policy on warning shots varies from agency to agency, but certainly, under these extraordinary circumstances, shots of this kind are justified
Bystander video captured the frantic moments before Officer David Hofer was killed
Officer David Hofer is survived by his fiancée, parents, sister and brother
Law enforcement personnel need to be able to treat themselves and their partners if and when disaster strikes
The ergonomic design of these ballistic plates hugs the body for increased safety, comfort and ease of movement
The shooting followed a 911 call reporting an armed man with a bandanna over his face
They said they were fed up with officers’ inability to de-escalate or use non-lethal force
Either the officer misunderstood legal standards that allow police to enter a home, or old warrants were used
There were 95 homicides and more than 400 shooting incidents as of the end of last month
After the shooting, neighborhood residents began chanting ‘no justice, no peace’
Officer Ashley Guindon was one of three officers shot Saturday responding to a domestic violence call
ATS Armor founding partner Brian Beckwith discusses how the company leverages technology and design to forge better ballistic protection
Identifying your threat level and finding the right fit are key concerns when it comes to choosing ballistic protection
Proponents say the bill is overdue