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Patrol officers need to be suitably prepared, trained and equipped to deal with terrorist attacks
It has been 10 years since the attack, and the lessons learned remain relevant to all police officers today
Dogwatch isn’t for everyone, and getting through it can be tough
The officer tried questioning the running back about a non-fatal shooting in which Brown was a person of interest
“Just calm down. Stop threatening them and their families,” the man said at a news conference
Police pursued the people who shot off the firework but could not find them
Lt. Scott Swain said the decision is for the officers’ safety after the uniformed officer shot the dog four times on Sunday
The man was visibly drunk and harassing police and airport staff
Deputy First Class Chris Allen crashed into a tractor trailer that pulled in front of him in heavy rain
Officer Chad Davis, 37, was shot in an exchange of gunfire after the gunman fatally shot Officer Lance McLean
People who don’t understand police work simply won’t understand police humor
This tool would increase situational awareness in tactical and rescue situations for police and other first responders
The department said Monday that there have been 184 homicides this year, 29 percent fewer than the 260 homicides during the same period in 2012
Hood County Sgt. Lance McLean was shot while responding to a disturbance call; the suspect was killed
The officer, the gunman, and a bystander were all wounded in the shootout
The officer was on duty on his department-issued motorcycle when he was struck, his condition is unknown
Today, as I wrap up my last watch, I thank God that He has kept me safe and provided me with gatekeepers who’ve directed my path
The suspect evaded police but was found later suffering from gunshot wounds
A man pulled over for speeding lashed out at officers, telling them he’d find them off-duty and knew where they lived
Police Chief Charlie Beck released surveillance video in hopes that the public can identify a man they says is a suspect in the shooting of 2 detectives
The man got out of his car and approaches the officer with a blade in each hand, refusing to drop them
State police said Andrew Samuolis, 34, ambushed and shot the officer, who was responding for a “well being” check
During a probation search, a suspect fired, hitting one officer in the face and grazing another in the leg
In order to be granted professional courtesy, you first must be professional and courteous
Steven G. Netherland, 54, lost control of his vehicle driving through a construction zone and was ejected from his squad
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