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We’ve seen too many examples of officers being injured in the hands or arms during gunfights to ignore this common pattern of injury
An officer survives a near miss after a suspect escapes custody and is found with a firearm
Cops often arrive first on the scene of a residential fire, playing a crucial role in keeping residents safe until the fire department can arrive and evacuate victims
Authorities are investigating whether the bounty hunters were the victims of a prank
Today, to America and to the world, the word “Ferguson” means far more than just another city
The officers returned fire and suspect was killed by a single gunshot
As an old beat cop once said to NYPD Police Commissioner Teddy Roosevelt, “You have to walk softly, but carry a big stick”
The homeless man with psychological issues entered theater armed with pepper spray, an airsoft pellet gun and an ax
Suspect attempted to run from police and then shots were fired
Officer responding to a call was shot and killed by armed man inside residence
Police fired a total of 22 rounds after the suspect leaped at officers and pulled his hands into a shooting position
Suspect has been charged with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of an officer
The tourniquet holster fits onto a duty belt, providing easy access for officers no matter the situation
After suspect turned himself in, he was officially charged in the shooting and is being held on $9 million bond
Man who shot an officer during a struggle told court he was proud to be a cop killer
An amateur fighter appeared in court after he threw an officer to the ground and slammed his head into pavement
Sexual assault suspect killed when he exchanged gunfire with authorities
Police are using all available resources to find the shooter
While police operations can be based on acronym-based mission-planning methodologies such as OCOKA, SMEAC and METT-TC — here are three alternative ways of considering tactical thinking
His eagerness to get the bad guys was what endeared him to fellow officers
An off-duty officer attempted to make a left turn into a shopping plaza when the two marked cars collided
Chief plans to launch an online map that will allow people to search for crime statistics by date and neighborhoods
Officer was in car with his family when two men pulled up in another vehicle armed with guns
The number of homicides and shootings spiked after unrest sparked by the death of Freddie Gray
Police released dashcam footage of gunman being pulled over on April 20 and undergoing roadside sobriety checks
A body camera pilot program raised a variety of questions about how to best monitor police and community interactions
People in the courtroom audience erupted into cheers and clapping when bond was set at $1 million
Led and run by a team of active duty LEOs, Hunting for Heroes takes five to ten officers, alongside their families, to a retreat for healing
Man had broke in, hid and tried to attack deputy as she came home
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