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From coast to coast, police agencies are using StarChase technology to reduce the risk and adrenaline when traffic stops go bad
Officer fitness, defensive tactics training and communication prevented tragedy during the takedown of an armed suspect
The rapid movement of the killer from one scene to the next made the attacks incredibly disorienting and highly complicated the police response
Gunfire erupted moments after officers arrived at the scene
Multiple shots were fired Saturday evening in a suburban Atlanta mall, prompting a frantic rush by shoppers to evacuate
The man hit a police vehicle and a police officer with either a rock or brick
The state already allows openly carrying rifles and shotguns, but has banned visible handguns since just after the Civil War
Officers found the ‘suspicious’ suspect pushing a U-Haul truck with a man’s body inside before he shot at them
The report says the ECD probably sent suspect into cardiac arrest
Here are some selected examples of people who are with their families this Christmas because of the courage and decisive action of American police officers
Two Odessa officers have been shot while attempting to serve a warrant at an apartment complex
911 call reported suspect was armed with a knife. The object he was carrying turned out to be a blue metallic pen
Large anti-police protest that started at the Mall of America quickly migrated Wednesday to Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport
Companies in the law enforcement realm commit vast amounts of time, energy, and capital toward ensuring that officers are safer
The move means that Virginians will no longer be able to use their concealed handgun permits in six states
Our audience had several ideas on how product companies can take advantage of their unique position in the industry to aid officers in these difficult times
The officer responded to reports of a knife-wielding man but turned out the man was only armed with a pen
The agent parked his car and returned a few minutes later to find a window open and a bag missing
Officers were at a nearby supermarket when they saw the fire and jumped into action
While police work is unique in many ways, the solution to resolving the problem of unhappiness is universal
After a short vehicle pursuit, the driver of the Nissan lost control, spun out in the road
The incident started after the taxi driver and suspect had a dispute over the cab fare
The man is facing charges of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon
A judge ruled there was sufficient evidence for the rapper to stand trial on the charges
With a few additions, the Glock 43 becomes a great defensive pistol package that is an amazing backup or pocket carry
Despite the danger from ambushers, terrorists, and active shooters, the line holds. Despite the very few who take the wrong path, the line holds
Man brought to a hospital after attacking police was shot to death after he swung a metal stool and grabbed for an officer’s gun
Gunfire erupted during a dispute inside a large Wisconsin mall Saturday, leaving one man wounded in the leg and sending thousands of people scrambling for cover
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Bill Bratton dedicated a plaque Sunday, inscribed with the names of officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos
The judge said the woman ‘showed complete disrespect for law enforcement’
A man approached the officer, produced a gun and tried to rob him