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Gallup asked the question, ‘How much respect do you have for the police in your area — a great deal, some or hardly any?’ and the results were surprising
Domestic violence calls are chaotic and dangerous, not only for victims and children, but for also for responding officers
Operatives’ actions range from asking a very embarrassing question of the candidate as they pass to triggering a shoving match in the crowd
When we’re behind the wheel, our attention should be focused on our driving, not on a glowing rectangular screen
Suspect is being held on suspicion of homicide, the attempted murder of a police officer and armed robbery
Using kinesthetic awareness (KA) correctly, with proper coaching, will greatly increase the conscious and subconscious understanding
An additional 53 officers died in accidents, and 54,774 officers were assaulted in the line of duty
Investigators believe the rotator blades touched of a chopper that was landing and one that was taking off
Federal study used input from officers on the street to examine how agencies comply with policies
Customers bring in guns and ammunition is replaced with rubber bullets
Suspect told judge that the cop was the ‘idiot that ran in front of the truck’
They argue state officials caused cop’s death by allowing his alleged killer to roam the streets when he should have been behind bars
The suspect opened fire as the officer approached the vehicle which had been stopped in the roadway
The beat cop is the backbone of our profession and the backbone of every law enforcement agency
Police admit it’s easy to be distracted while driving, and those distractions cause many traffic accidents police respond to every day
Armed suspect demanded officer’s car keys before cop opened fire
Suspect fell off bike after undisclosed incident, revealing a handgun when he stood, and a violent struggle ensued
The officer and a roadside assistant were helping a stranded motorist when a truck hit them both
Tactical Battle Swarming is a deliberately-structured, coordinated, strategic way to strike an adversary from all directions
Officer was mistaken for an armed assailant when he was shot over a fence
Self-proclaimed superhero took action when suspect punched window of car
Right-wing protesters threw stones and metal objects at police in Warsaw, leaving 3 officers hospitalized
Suspect was a military veteran believed to be in poor health
The officer and suspect were both shot in the exchange of gunfire Sunday afternoon
Few details were released about the alleged crimes, but 10 defendants are facing charges that carry a death penalty
The trooper suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is being treated at a hospital
The officer was killed when police responded to a report early Friday of shots being fired in a residential area
In the video, intended for internal release, the chief praises officers’ dedication and gives his full support to them
The officers were executing a search warrant when a dog confront them
Officer was shot 4 times by suspect who is still at large