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Cyberattacks on police departments are happening more frequently than ever. What can these attacks teach us about staying vigilant?
Blue Alerts may be used by local and state authorities to provide early warnings of violent threats against police
Looking at the per capita data, these counties have the highest homicide rates in the country.
The veteran officer was hit by an SUV that tried passing another vehicle in a no-passing zone
A 16-year-old boy allegedly stole a car and a gun and then fired once at a state trooper who stopped him
The officer’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening; the gunman was arrested on attempted murder charges
Gov. Pat McCrory expressed his condolences to Winders’s family and Wayne County deputies
Sheriff Andy Stokes says he accidentally shot Deputy Chris Fleming after Fleming and his police dog had been shot by a man during a standoff
The Okla. Highway Patrol says two officers and a suspect have died during a pursuit
One deputy knew suspect, and didn’t expect any trouble from him
The widow of a veteran San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer who was fatally shot says she cherished every moment with him
A member of the Puerto Rico Police Department died after succumbing to gunshot wounds sustained seven days earlier
Unfulfilled promise can be a catalyst for professional burnout, especially when we feel that somewhere along the line we dropped the reins — make the effort to make changes
A recent graduate of the Cheney Police Department’s Reserve Police Academy tried to reach for his training officer’s gun before being subdued
Officers got into a fistfight with Scott Todd Sanders, 30, before they were finally able to restrain and arrest him
A Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer accidentally shot and killed a fellow officer Tuesday in the first on-duty fatality in the department’s 42-year history
The injured officer underwent nine hours of surgery Monday
Nathan Haywood, 24, was charged with attempted first degree murder of a police officer among other charges
David Counceller’s 40-caliber Glock handgun accidentally discharged Saturday afternoon while he was at a gun shop
Carr, a German shepherd turning 9 in June and the most senior of five canine officers in the force, is back on duty
Deputies said LifeFlight medical helicopter was dispatched to the scene
Take control of those things that are in your control — seatbelt, attitude, vest, emotions, speed, health, driving, fitness, and training
The company debuts stretchy tactical pants in urban color scheme Storm Gray, new running shoes
Rugged LED unit clips to shirt or vehicle for identification and high visibility
This lightweight vest and belt set administers a pulsing shock to a person’s stomach when ‘shot’ by a corresponding laser gun
Section One: The Approach and Initial Shots Fired
Mike Wood’s book is a modern analysis of the lessons identified from the Newhall incident
Suspect was wanted in two other shootings, one Wednesday night and another on Thursday afternoon
Officers reported that the suspect drove erratically through neighborhoods at speeds up to 87 mph and refused to stop
