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The officers tracked the suspects and prevailed in a gun battle, preventing the attackers from doing further harm and rescuing a fellow LEO in the effort
By examining these incidents, we can conclude that of the 80 unarmed subjects intentionally shot in incidents, the vast majority were actively attacking officers
Man fled after ‘blindside’ attack on a female officer
Says his rights were violated; suing individual officers and guard, not employers
Despite budget cuts, this year was the second-most-highly attended, with around 800 participants
Broomfield police arrested Officer Christian Dale McCracken, 32, just after midnight Saturday
Circuit judge handed down what the officer called an “insulting” and “lenient” sentence to the convicted 25-year-old gunman
UASs may have the wingspan of a Boeing 737 or be smaller than a radio-controlled model, but a pilot on the ground is always in charge of operations
Man accused of killing Officer Ryan Bonaminio after the officer slipped and fell
Larchmont Sgt. says captain’s son was the only one who made it out
The Occupy movement was relatively dormant though the winter, but now that spring has sprung, we can be assured that these events will be back — and possibly back with a vengeance
The new lawsuit is a nearly 150-page compendium of complaints
Deer rifle with scope leveled at police as suspect approached
A confrontation ended when an officer shot and killed a man who charged at police with a machete
There are plenty of tactics we keep on the shelf that we should be routinely using on everyday calls
Deontay Cochran is being held in Montgomery County Jail
Milwaukee police are trying to find a man who nearly ran over a bike patrol officer
Officers were treated for lacerations to the face and head, among other injuries
Both were travelling westbound responding to a call for backup
Video explains common myths fueled by Hollywood about officer-involved shootings
Austin police said threats poured in after an officer shot and killed a dog
We can deal professionally, ethically, and legally with the criminals’ actions and still respect the intrinsic value of his or her life
Officer Eder Loor, 28, emerged from surgery late afternoon Tuesday
22 firearms, 500 rounds of ammunition, police scanner, tear gas found with body
The wounded officer, who was federally deputized, was a primary investigator into the Booby Hill Gang
Shots were fired before the officer was wounded
Two computer attacks caused more than $5,000 damage
Neighbors told police the man assaulted a woman who was bleeding and crying for help