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When hospital staff request an officer uncuff a violent suspect, the officer finds himself in a fight for his life
If officers don’t understand the legal realities of these dicey situations, they run the risk of making matters worse
Retaining a firearm is of critical importance for an officer; here’s how to secure your firearm when a subject reaches with a cross grab
Capitol Police have an ‘increased presence and visibility’ on the Capitol complex
The man came to the aid of the officer after a serious collision
The second night of sideshow activity included a fatal officer-involved shooting
The felon was convicted in the shooting of Orlando police Officer Jason Hajek during a foot chase
Descriptions of the missing weapons have been entered into the National Crime Information Center
Police also identified the ‘mastermind’ behind the attacks that left 129 dead and 350 injured
Of the multiple attack locations, the Bataclan concert hall was the site of the deadliest violence
French officials said that police had already found suspect near the border, but released him after an ID check
The three males who were shot were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Police Commissioner Kevin Davis said in a statement Saturday evening that it was a “sad homicide milestone”
Officer fired several shots Saturday and hit the suspect and possibly a female bystander
Extra security was stationed at French-owned sites in Washington and consulates in Boston and NYC
Pit bull police dogs are almost unheard of
When the attacks were over, eight attackers were dead — seven of them in suicide explosions
Police1 Editor in Chief Doug Wyllie and retired San Francisco officer Jim Dudley discuss current news, offer advice, thoughts, tips and laughs for officers
The video has gone viral and prompted debates to define compliance
The officer fought the man until backup arrived
Retired Officer W. Ken Katsaris is the third expert who has concluded that the fatal shooting of Tamir Rice was justified
Voice software is the next frontier
We may have allowed our critics to get into our heads and cloud our minds at times of critical decision-making
The officer was injured from the fall when a set of stairs inside a vacant home collapsed
Daniel Ellis was said to be an ideal officer for all who knew him
The Preservation of Life award goes to officers who could have used deadly force but refrained
There were 13 prosecutions and seven cases ending in dismissed charges against Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz since 2006
Chief Darrell Allen was working as security at a bar when he was shot
Officers have opened fire 45 times this year compared to 23 times during the same period last year
Oregon law says community colleges can’t employ armed officers, but they can contract with police agencies
The man was upset after he was ticketed for speeding in 2014
