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These five keys will help you prevent an incident from spiraling out of control
When we see police officials on TV telling the public to “buy a gun and learn to protect your family,” you know that our society has truly turned a corner
Ruger has just launched a new handgun with the hope that it will return this manufacturer to its former standing as an essential police sidearm
Man was still handcuffed when he was arrested about four hours later
About 70 uniformed police officers attended the brief hearing in Oakland to show support to the wounded officer
The book is always better than the movie, so when you write your use-of force report, put the reader in your shoes and make them feel the fear you experienced
Dozens of demonstrators marched near MacArthur Park, a heavily Hispanic neighborhood west of downtown
An open feud has erupted over who is to blame for street violence in the city
The Supreme Court requires an officer to use reasonable force, not minimal force
A child-custody issue became violent when police became involved
If you want to know what terrorists will do, look at what they have historically done. They shoot, they bomb, they kidnap!
Deputy Joe Leeds took four rounds center-mass from a gunman’s .22
Gunman fired 10 shots at two plainclothes cops, critically wounding one
Review and learn from this list of errors that have killed experienced police officers
Remained in critical condition under heavy sedation and will probably need more surgery this week
When the man refused to drop the weapon, an officer fired, striking the man multiple times
Top aides warn leaders that heat will be intense if violence continues
Sgt. Tony Wallace and Officer Matt Tokuoka were ambushed by a 45-year-old Hoonah resident identified as John Marvin Jr.
The shooting leaves the town of Hoonah, population 800, with just one officer
A Fremont police officer underwent surgery late Friday — a Bay Area blood drive may help him survive
After Ortiz allegedly told the friend about his homicidal plans, that friend alerted the bureau, prompting an investigation
When a rally can become a riot, police officers are the men and women in the middle, protecting demonstrators’ right to assemble and maintaining peace in the community
