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My perception of my son as secure and healthy and strong didn’t allow me to see that he could be capable of suicide
Officer Joe Peterson wrestled with alcoholism and the stresses of life as a police officer, a sometimes combustible combination
The “Newhall Shooting” as it came to be known, was the worst day in the history of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and a pivotal day for American LE
Dallas officer says his finger made the difference between life and death for him Tuesday night
Male charged at a police officer with a knife, stabbing him twice in his vest
Antiquated way police were alerted has raised questions about potential for communication lapses to hamper manhunts
Police say surveillance video shows suspect pointing a gun at the officer
At a time when many in the nation’s police community feel embattled, Americans across the country are making an effort to express support
Presidents of the 3 biggest Northern Calif. unions have published an open letter warning that recent anti-police rhetoric is threatening officers’ safety
Police have increased security at some stationhouses and made at least four arrests over threats made since the deadly shootings of two officers
Demonstrators took to the streets for a second night after an officer killed a suspect who police said pointed a gun
There are no “low-risk” assignments when you’re on duty, just a bunch of “unknown risk” assignments
We must recognize there are haters out there — prepare yourself to prevail in all encounters with them
18-year-old Devon Coley was arraigned Monday on a charge of making a terroristic threat
A Berkeley police officer was conducting a routine business check at a gas station when he approached two men
The man praised the New York gunman on Instagram and wrote that he was on his way to New York to kill more officers
Officer was killed Sunday morning in a single-car accident on his way home from work
Officer was driving Friday when he was shot from a car parallel with his
Officer was shot in the stomach while performing a traffic stop Dec. 14
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has said he will call up the National Guard if there is any violent reaction to the prosecutor’s decision
President Barack Obama offered full support and federal assistance on Sunday to the NYPD in the wake of the killings
A fugitive trying to evade an arrest warrant shot a Tampa-area police officer and then ran him over early Sunday, killing the officer
Big-city PDs and union leaders nationwide are warning the rank and file to wear body armor after a deadly ambush against police
Patrick Lynch, president of the Patrolman’s Benevolent Association in New York, said there was “blood on the hands” of demonstrators and elected officials who have criticized police tactics
Killing of 2 NY cops by man who started spree in Baltimore County prompted union on Sunday to denounce president and other leaders for a lack of support over the past few weeks
Mass of demonstrators converged Saturday as part of a protest against police use of force that caused part of the mall to shut down
Tarpon Springs Police Department identified the fallen officer as 45-year-old Charles Kondek
CHP officer shot and killed a 17-year-old who attacked him with a machete, and the officer was hospitalized with major injuries
Man wanted in Oklahoma killed himself during a pursuit, causing his truck to hit a car and seriously injure a couple
Ismaaiyl Brinsley wrote on an Instagram account: “I’m putting wings on pigs today. They take 1 of ours, let’s take 2 of theirs”
In social media posts, Ismaaiyl Brinsley bragged about wanting to murder cops