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To avoid becoming a YouTube star, police officers should aim to be as boring as possible when a member of the public is recording them
Cops are three times more likely to sustain a nonfatal injury at work than all other U.S. workers, and injuries from assaults are on the rise
Jim and Doug discuss some ways in which police agencies can improve the way cops are treated following a critical incident
Memorial service is being held for two FBI agents and a District of Columbia police sergeant shot and killed 20 years ago
New charges have been filed against a Tenn. woman in a chaotic 2013 traffic stop and chase during which a NM officer fired shots at her minivan
The unidentified man struggled Thursday evening with the two officers while being escorted off the campus and pulled a gun
Police obtained videos and journals Thursday that indicate the shooter feared he was being watched and targeted by the government
St. Louis County police made five arrests Wednesday night — four for blocking traffic and one for being a wanted fugitive
State police captain placed in charge of security in Ferguson was both vilified and praised
A gunman opened fire early Thursday at an FSU library, sending hundreds of students who had been up all night studying for exams scrambling for cover
Man became agitated over treatment and drew a handgun from his waistband in the deadly November 3 shooting
Dash cam video has been released capturing the shooting of a burglary suspect as he rammed into an officer’s patrol car in an escape attempt
Police have arrested a man suspected of shooting an Aurora officer during a Friday traffic stop
A burglary suspect who fired at a Fayetteville police officer died after a shootout with police
Sheriff’s deputy was killed Wednesday morning when a tractor-trailer overturned onto the deputy’s car
Some suburban St. Louis gun dealers have been doing brisk business, particularly among first-time buyers
Wounded officer, Ryan Burns, an 11-year veteran of the department, continues to recover from his injuries in the hospital
Armed suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of a cop was killed in a 2013 standoff captured on helmet camera
Woman suspected of stealing a vehicle tried to escape from custody by climbing through ceiling tiles at a hospital where she was being treated
Man is accused of fatally shooting an off-duty officer and injuring four other people, including another cop
Kristine Biggs Johnson was fleeing while intoxicated when she was shot during a pursuit that covered 32 miles
Gov. Jay Nixon has declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard in advance of a grand jury decision on Officer Darren Wilson
Officer Craig Tiger died after suffering with PTSD after a fatal 2012 shooting
Man became so irate about his tires not being changed immediately that he threatened to kill another customer and brandished a handgun
Recommendation calls for reducing the police department from 330 uniformed employees to 285
Four other people were also shot, including another off-duty police officer
State police spent $10.5 million on personnel, including $6.9 million for overtime and $2.8 million for benefits
Teen driving in the wrong lanes at speeds of more than 100 mph traveled about 35 miles before troopers used spike strips to stop her car
An officer who was shot during a traffic stop is expected to survive as the search continues for the shooter
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