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Captain Michael Howell reflects on the moments that shaped him as a law enforcement officer over his 23-year career
Follow these simple steps to ensure your body armor not only fits for comfort, but also for maximum protection
Investing a few minutes each day to meditate will result in reduced stress, increased happiness and improved brain power
An armed man walked up to two officers sitting inside a patrol car and opened fire Saturday afternoon
The plainclothes detectives were responding to a robbery; both are in stable condition
Revelation highlights concerns about how authorities are cooperating as they deal with demonstrations
Paramedic posted Instagram a photo of two black men pointing handguns at a white police officer under the caption: “Our real enemy”
Man rammed his SUV into a police car, injuring two officers during a disturbance investigation Tuesday
Amateur video shows suspects pushing, kicking and punching officers on the Brooklyn Bridge
29-year-old Thomas Christopher Brown appears to knock one officer to the ground after throwing a punch
Too many officers are fighting the battle to classify their injuries as injured on duty (IOD), and a national dialogue needs to be started on this topic to establish universal guidelines and criteria
As we head into 2015, remember that training and wearing your body armor are two of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your loved ones
How can we ensure the precious amounts of time, money, and effort spent on training will provide the desired outcome?
One of the most important aspects in the development of the Ethical Warrior concept largely came from the teachings of a great man who preached the concept of respectful communication
Designed to deploy quickly and easily over soft body armor and/or uniforms, the plates are lightweight, low-profile
Highest-ranking Chicago cop to be shot in the line of duty in years returned this week to his post in South Side’s Englewood police district
Morning meteorologist was shot in a parking lot after an argument
Baltimore mayor believes nationwide protests might cause officers to hesitate in using deadly force — compromising their safety
Officer remains in serious condition Wednesday after a collision with a trash truck Tuesday morning
18-year-old soldier clad in fatigues shot a young girl as he tried to get into her home
Mailed an inoperable homemade bomb to Ariz. sheriff in a plot to frame a former business partner
Aaron Hodges suggested killing a white officer for every black man killed by police
The pressure-cooker environment that law enforcement officers face during lawlessness and rioting can have long-lasting mental health consequences
Melee left an officer with a broken nose during a demonstration on the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend
27-year-old police officer recovering from surgery at Sinai Hospital with family and fellow officers at his side
1,000-pound cow jumped a 6-foot fence and bolted through the streets before police shot and killed it following a lengthy pursuit
New studies have challenged several decades of thinking that psychological problems are only a minor factor in the making of terrorists
Man suspected of killing his ex-wife and five of her relatives was found dead in the woods Tuesday after a day-and-a-half manhunt
Arrest came just four days after legislation was introduced in the state to require that lookalike guns be brightly colored or otherwise marked
Demonstrators blocked streets around Oakland police headquarters and chained themselves to the front of the building Monday