Officer Safety
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A total of 3,346 responses from verified sworn LE professionals revealed data that supports two narratives that had heretofore relied heavily on anecdotal evidence
According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, the majority (seven of 10) vehicle accident deaths thus far in 2017 were single-vehicle collisions — this must end
Our inability to talk about suicidal urges — and how prevalent depression and mood disorders are — can be a deadly taboo
LODDS dropped from 72 in 2011 to 48 in 2012, thanks in part to the widening use of body armor
Deputy Erick Gelhaus’s name was released based on an awareness that it was starting to circulate publicly
The police officers were treated at a local hospital for smoke inhalation and released shortly after
The suspect was killed and two other officers were wounded in the exchange of gunfire
The Arlington Police stated that the suspect had been taken into custody and that searches of the apartment were under way
Garland Shattuck swerved to avoid a spike strip, nearly running over an officer
Chief Allen Banks identified the gunman as Christopher Chase, 35, who died after crashing a stolen police car
The wounded officers remained hospitalized Saturday night, the chief said he prays for a full recovery
Two officers were stable and a third was in serious condition after an hours-long standoff
The officer went into emergency surgery and is expected to make a full recovery
Robbery suspects drove onto a median to avoid hitting the spike strip, striking Officer Keith Crenshaw
Given the company founders’ backgrounds and their unique technology, naturally GammaBrite focuses its efforts on public safety
Three children injured by shrapnel after bullet disintegrates on metal panel in front of weapon mount; child pulled trigger on motorcycle-mounted weapon
Police were responding to reports of an armed man, the suspect ran into the woods after wounding an officer
The officer was in serious condition after suffering stab wounds from a butcher knife, the suspect was fatally shot by police
From police-cruiser simulators to firearm accessories to communication services, this year’s expo has something for everyone
Officers landed several shots in the suspect’s shoulder, but his cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot to the head
The Alpha Elite Series — announced officially this morning at IACP 2013 — is designed around the Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology by DSM
Police shot at and injured the man after he dragged one of them while fleeing
Officer Patrick Hill had been hospitalized since April 2, after being shot in the head during a shootout
The C.A.R.E. initiative, presented at IACP 2013, is far more than just information stored in a database — it’s about building positive, productive relationships in the community
A bullet from a scoped rifle came through officer’s police cruiser window and hit computer, sending glass into his eyes
The group asks for a crew to shoot video while pushing police to violate civil rights
Officer was responding to a robbery report when his cruiser collided with a car at an intersection
The memorial for Sean Collier was dedicated Friday during a ceremony attended by about 200 people
