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At present, terrorist attacks happening in the United States have been different from what typically occurs overseas
There will be short and long-term effects that are physical, emotional and psychological
How will Trump’s promise of unconditional support for law enforcement translate into policy changes?
The officer was shot in the leg and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries
A suspect appeared as they were entering the station and began firing — the officers suffered minor injuries
Nearly a month has passed since Officer Jason Ellis was ambushed and killed on his way home after work
Everyone wants to know how Bear is doing after suffering several broken teeth and a hurt snout
Sgt. Mike Ledbetter suffered a leg wound, and faces many surgeries ahead
The woman reportedly bit an officer before being removed from the plane
I’m a big fan of controlling all the variables in a fight that I can, but if I turn on the lights, the suspect and I are on equal footing
For many in the academy class, the first shooting they experienced was during a training session at an abandoned building in Owings Mills
The next time you start your shift, do your pre-trip with a new attitude and mindset, and remember #NotToday
Whether or not you belong to a large or small agency, there are ways to increase the effectiveness of your training without breaking the bank
Whether or not you belong to a large or small agency, there are ways to increase the effectiveness of your training without breaking the bank
Since 1849, there have been 149 railroad officers who have been killed in the line of duty and recognized on the wall, although a little more research can put the number as high as 201
He was charged with five counts of assault on a police officer, and three counts of threatening, interfering with police
Sgt. Courtney Gale was sworn in this week - she was stabbed 12 times working as a security guard at a market
Bear suffered four broken teeth and a cut on his tongue as he helped an officer break up a fight
Robert Addie was sentenced to 2-5 years in prison for the incident
A jury of five men and seven women deliberated for about four hours at the Penobscot Judicial Center before finding Warren Frederick Dome, 55, guilty of the charge
If you’re dictating directly into the computer and watching the words appear as you speak them, you may find the navigation frustrating
The girl was unharmed, and returned safely to her mother
A police lieutenant has been charged with leaving loaded weapon where minor could gain access to it
A use-of-force investigation and a prosecutor’s review exonerated Sergeant Dave Jennings of wrongdoing, even though technically he had violated his agency’s policy, which forbids shooting at a moving vehicle
Part three of a five-part series
Regional dispatching might require a backup location or systems, new radio systems for members and training and programs that are costly
The tally, which included at least 41 injuries, spanned Friday night through Sunday night
Oakland police union comes out against spending $3 million for radio infrastructure