Officer Safety

A cop’s shoot/no-shoot: When is a ‘good decision’ a ‘deadly hesitation’?

The current climate in the press and the public may be making our officers more fearful of life after the deadly-force encounter

April 21, 2015 02:03 PM

Doug Wyllie

Vehicles

5 felony traffic stop tactical tips for police officers

The end of a pursuit can be hectic and chaotic so remember to control yourself, trust your training and do your tactical breathing

April 20, 2015 12:55 PM

Duane Wolfe

Police Training

Will to win: How mindset can save a wounded officer’s life

The six most dangerous words in a life-threatening situation are, ‘I can’t believe this is happening.’

April 10, 2015 02:22 PM

Mike Wood

Fitness & Health

Calif. department requires officers to work out during shifts

November 14, 2008 10:46 AM

Pursuit

Conn. officer, K-9 hurt during chase

November 13, 2008 11:36 AM

An officer’s down in a kill zone that’s still hot. What should you do?

November 13, 2008 10:10 AM

Calibre Press Street Survival

Off Duty

Experts to cops: Guns and bars are bad recipe

November 12, 2008 08:15 AM

Traffic Enforcement, Highway Patrol

N.Y. cop testifies about the day his partner was slain

November 12, 2008 08:04 AM

Patrol Issues

Inmate who killed cops attacks COs with hammer

November 11, 2008 09:43 AM

Off Duty

Md. state police medic killed while jogging

November 11, 2008 03:33 AM

Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Pa. man gets prison for nearly hitting cops

November 07, 2008 09:17 AM

Patrol Issues

A bad year for female officers

November 06, 2008 06:56 AM

Betsy Brantner Smith

Police Suicide: A Special Newsline Series - Part 3

November 06, 2008 04:59 AM

Calibre Press Street Survival

Keep an eye on coffee filters

November 06, 2008 04:41 AM

Officer-Involved Shootings

Man killed in shootout with Detroit police

November 06, 2008 03:37 AM

Legal

Mo. shooting suspect spoke of killing officer

November 06, 2008 03:18 AM

Emotionally Disturbed Persons (EDP)

Utah deputies struggle over gun with suicidal man

November 05, 2008 08:17 AM

Fitness & Health

Poisoned Mt. agent is confined to wheelchair

November 05, 2008 04:28 AM

Fitness & Health

Chicago detective shot in 2001 dies

November 05, 2008 04:08 AM

Police News

Idaho police want access to rifles in schools

November 05, 2008 04:04 AM

Patrol Issues

Md. officer shot at polling place

November 04, 2008 04:08 AM

Check the back seat

November 03, 2008 06:17 AM

Scott Buhrmaster

Officer Safety

Cover officer: Person or position?

October 31, 2008 12:27 PM

Andy Casavant

Police Heroes

Calif. officer injured in attack praised

October 31, 2008 12:03 PM

Fla. deputies TASER undercover agent

October 30, 2008 10:29 AM

Police Suicide: A Special Newsline Series - Part 2

October 30, 2008 07:41 AM

Calibre Press Street Survival

Communications

New communications tools help first responders

October 30, 2008 05:38 AM

Community Policing

Thousands to help officers prevent annual Detroit arson tradition

October 30, 2008 05:28 AM

Man arrested after firing TASER at officer

October 30, 2008 05:15 AM

Officer-Involved Shootings

N.M. man shot after ramming, injuring officers

October 29, 2008 12:10 PM

Police Heroes

Ga. cop awarded for saving wounded officers

October 29, 2008 09:53 AM

Fitness & Health

A SWAT officer’s last debrief

October 29, 2008 06:01 AM

Lt. Dan Marcou

Halloween is a scary time for everyone

October 27, 2008 05:52 AM

Dave Smith

Officer Safety

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