Officer Safety
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Staying awake isn’t the only goal of fatigue management – being tired is dangerous for everyone
Here are some ways you can give back to first responders who are responding to the wildfires, often as they lose their own homes
The deputy pulled up to help what she thought was a disabled vehicle on a ramp. but man came out and started firing
Police responded to calls of a man acting erratically in a mall parking lot when he turned his aggression on officers
Suspect came at officers with the knife and ignored repeated commands to stop
The officer was struck in the back with a pellet and her injuries were reported to be minor
The cop initially used a TASER on the man but drew a firearm after the man continued to try to assault the officer
Deputies were ambushed as they approached a home to serve a search warrant as part of a prostitution investigation
The officer was shot twice by his own service weapon
When force is necessary to ensure an officer’s safety, officers must use it — without hesitation — regardless of the perceived ramifications of the aftermath
Give the word “Birmingham” lasting meaning, and don’t let the practice of proactive police work die
Cops’ lives matter deeply in the hearts and minds of good people who respect and admire their officers
In a dimly lit stairwell, the officer fired one shot at an individual he believed was holding a weapon
Evidence and witness statements showed the agent was ‘justified by the laws of self-defense’
The suspect shot the officer with officer’s gun during a struggle
Second suspect was confronted less than 24-hours after police fatally shot first suspect who tried to reach for a gun
The man reached for a handgun when two officers fired their duty weapons
Police trainers must make the most of the time they have by using the science of motor learning and performance to improve the training they deliver
Benjamin Peter Ashley was struck by two deputies who tried to stop him as he walked on a rural road toward foothills east of Bakersfield
Police found a loaded gun inside a hollowed-out lockbox that resembles the Bible
It has never been easy to be a cop — and it’s getting even harder to be one now — so watch out for each other and be smart about the risks you’re taking
Although the mainstream media won’t report on the silent but steadfast support most citizens have for cops (good news is not good for revenues), we know that good people do exist
Department said the police are under intense scrutiny so any use of force can be viewed as unjust
The officer’s actions saved a driver’s life and he is being recognized by his department
Deputy ran into lake to save the person who appeared to be overwhelmed by the deep water
Police are searching for two suspects who threatened them by attempting to run them over
