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First responders believe mental health is as important as physical health, but feel that there are repercussions for seeking help
Complacency combined with assumptions can prove dangerous for officers
Officers and their attackers closely agree on one thing: Many cops are simply not ready to defend their lives
High performance is no accident — it is the result of focused effort, attention, practice, and commitment
Officers who don’t wear body armor regularly are three to four times more likely to suffer a fatal injury from a torso shot than officers who routinely wear body armor
Virtual training is offering options that were out of reach of most PD’s budgets; now FTOs can train their new recruits in a realistic but safe environment
The video system wirelessly uploads all recorded videos and integrates them into the software through Wi-Fi
Folks have been confused about holster retention ratings ever since manufacturers started using them, so let’s take a few moments to explore and clarify this important subject
Officer Randolph Holder’s slaying has raised questions about the risks and potential shortcomings of drug courts
The future of policing is here, and it requires both mentalities to be successful
The chief said the firearm may have been in the process of being cleared when it discharged
Police say the dogs started charging at other people in the neighborhood
Police charged the suspect with first-degree murder in connection with the killing of Officer Randolph Holder
The eight-year veteran officer underwent surgery after being shot multiple times
Police say suspect had a blood-alcohol content of 0.20 percent
The children thanked the officer for ‘being like a dad’ to them
The officer shot the armed man after he refused to drop his gun
One officer tried to use a stun gun on suspect, but it was not effective
Black Lives Matter activists continue to hold smaller but decidedly aggressive protests targeting top police officials
The suspect who fatally shot an officer in the head has been transferred to police custody
Officer Randolph Holder, 33, was pronounced dead Tuesday night
Because virtually everything in policing begins with the individual officer, we decided that our first series of pieces would address the issues these cops face
A peer support program can enable a police department to actively work to prevent and treat the crippling after-effects of trauma
A peer support program can enable a police department to actively work to prevent and treat the crippling after-effects of trauma
A mural was defaced outside the new police station
Many clothing clues can indicate you are dealing with an armed subject
Focusing specifically on a fat loss plan will allow you to reduce your body fat and preserve your lean muscle
The suspect’s wife told authorities her husband forced her to eat food he said contained rat poison