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What should you do, and not do, when you arrive at a fire before the fire department.
Exposing the startling lack of consistency in police policies and standards across different states, from training requirements to pay scales
A recent spate of LODDs requires immediate action against the rising incivility, failed criminal justice reforms and the mental health crisis that endanger police officers’ lives
What began as a cordial conversation during a traffic stop last month turned deadly in a split-second
Five outside law enforcement agencies have chipped in to help manage the unruly crowds
I found this technique very effective during one-on-one physical struggles to handcuff
Two officers suffered broken bones and another suffered a punctured lung, officials said
Bodycam video shows officers ferrying tiny puppies to safety
New project will identify effective conflict resolution strategies through video footage review of police encounters
The suspects in the videos have not yet been identified
After over 1,000 arrests, Miami Beach officials have imposed a curfew that could extend through the end of spring break
Three police cruisers were also damaged during the 20-minute cross-state pursuit
Police used pepper spray to try to disperse a crowd of more than 20,000 in the central city of Kassel
They say hindsight is 20/20
The vehicle was parked on a steep hill when it suddenly began rolling
“It has felt at times that the city is under a level of siege, simply from the volume of people,” the city’s mayor said
The one-time payments are part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal for spending Florida’s share of American Rescue Plan funds
The suspect fled, leading state troopers on a high-speed pursuit
Officer Josh Baker was shot in the torso after first using his TASER on an uncooperative woman
The officer is recovering and is in “good spirits,” authorities said
Among the demonstrators, officials said police found a crowbar, hammers, bear spray and firearms
Authorities say two officers were injured after a crowd gathered around them during an arrest
The first nine members of the Civilian Response Unit will respond to low-risk calls in marked cars
A look at the pandemic’s impact on law enforcement
Officer Jesse Madsen was on duty when he was struck by a wrong-way driver
Several high-profile incidents illustrate the risks this new form of home surveillance pose to LEOs
The officer was taken to a hospital in stable condition, officials said
Three police officers were injured as first responders tried to break up the gathering of 500 to 800 people
A medic said officers were “pulled into the crowd and trampled” and “assaulted with scaffolding materials”
A North Carolina man was charged with attempted first-degree murder and first-degree arson
Pre-trip planning can help avoid delays that might cause a concealed carrier to miss a flight; here are some conceal carry tips from a LEO’s experience in NYC
Bodycam video shows the suspect lunging at officers
An officer is shooting someone who’s bearing down on them, intent to kill, and their rounds have no effect. Are you ready for that situation?
