Officer Safety
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From vet visits to ballistic vests and drug detection tools, here’s how to promote the health and safety of your four-legged officers
Do not treat subjects with a mental delay or handicap any differently in a call for service where they appear to be suspect
Voluntary, non-disciplinary officer safety initiative allows law enforcement personnel to read about and anonymously share stories of close calls
A bullet came within inches of his head
Documents shed new light on the encounter Saturday morning that took the life of Officer Daryle Holloway
The shootings, experts say, are a reminder of the persistent dangers posed by disaffected people who are bent on violence but whose statements before they act may skate below the radar of police
For the second time in a week, a Grand Prairie cop survived a violent wreck with minor injuries
While trying to restrain a woman, cop was attacked by her brother
The suspect escaped his cuffs, climbed through a hole in the cruiser’s cage, and gained control of the officer’s gun
Police earn praise from national law enforcement experts and community leaders for being more transparent
Inmate was convicted in the shooting death of off-duty Baton Rouge police Cpl
The criminal organization ran a vast drug empire that stoked New England’s heroin epidemic
Body cameras are the future of law enforcement, officials say
Multiple shots were fired between the suspect and officers responding to a 911 call
An officer who was slashed by a knife-wielding man is in stable condition
Keeping their vow made after a man condemned in the 2003 killing of a Houston policeman was set free last week, a police union is planning to offer a reward for information
Bullet that wounded one of the officers originated from the weapon of another officer
Man set cruiser on fire, cheered, laughed and then got arrested
Said the officers could have used much stronger measures to counter “very significant physical resistance”
Police officials continue to investigate the shooting
The problem with ever-increasing stress during critical incidents such as a HRTS is found in an associated decrease in critical thinking abilities
We need to stress situational awareness of safety rules and protocols in actual scenario-based training where this safety is graded and there is a consequence for non-compliance
Union said decision was irresponsible and put officers at risk
Union questioned PD’s commitment to reform, while police officials and mayor accused union of misleading the public
Allegedly threatened a “bullet in the head” for the next police officer to pull him over
A large disturbance is an opportunity for officers to look very good or very bad in front of millions; use the Madison Method to successfully police a crowd
Agencies across the country have adopted policies and procedures to train and equip line officers for situations that have customarily been reserved for SWAT teams
Officer was attempting to stop her and her partner from engaging in public sex
Trooper noticed a broken headlight, went to warn driver when passenger opened fire
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