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The Violent Person File provides officers with information about individuals who may have a propensity for violence against law enforcement
If Police1 had existed in 1994, I would have used Nicole Brown Simpson’s tragic life and death to give context to the complexities of domestic violence calls
Each stop brings inherent risks and practicing and mentally rehearsing strategies to enhance safety is one of an officer’s most essential responsibilities
The officer was last listed in critical condition, police officials said
Trooper Steve Houle was snow biking Monday when he was caught in the slide
“Quite frankly, it is irresponsible and it alludes to putting dollars over officer lives”
Agencies might start serving more warrants with heavily armed tactical units and use diversions, says one law enforcement expert
Officials said the officers were “doing well” and their wounds were not life-threatening
One of the officers suffered a non-life-threatening injury while trying to arrest the suspect
A community is mourning Officer Darian Jarrott, who was shot Thursday during a confrontation on a state highway
Authorities now believe one of the suspects is in custody in Mexico. The other is still on the run
The officer was identified as 28-year-old Darian Jarrott
The suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire
Officials are hopeful Sgt. Joe Sepulveda will pull through thanks to the quick actions of his partner
“It was never in our realm of possibility to think that the subject could not hear us.”
A man is facing a slew of charges after a traffic stop turned into a violent struggle
Authorities are investigating how the operation went so wrong, leaving 2 agents dead
A study of 34 U.S. cities found a 30% spike in homicides in 2020 compared to 2019
“The officers are angry, and I don’t blame them,” said the Capitol Police union chairman
Officer Jeffrey Smith is one of two police officers who took their own lives in the aftermath
Two people were taken to a hospital with severe burns, police officials said
An NYPD spokesperson said the officer “is in a lot of pain” but expected “to make a full recovery”
Officers of varied skill levels can use ZOLL’s Mobilize Rescue kits to treat victims or even themselves, bridging the gap until EMS arrives
Shocking helicopter video shows the deputy flying over the hood of the car
The suspect runs down a hallway as officers shoot at him and is ultimately detained by a SWAT team
Disturbing video showed the suspect pinning an officer into a doorway with the officer’s shield
“We’re getting hit hard in our communications bureau, as well as our patrol division.”
The sheriff’s office said the injuries aren’t considered “life-ending,” but both deputies have a long road to recovery
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Deputy Adam Gibson and K-9 Riley died in a shootout that also left the suspect dead
President Trump signed an executive order Monday that makes it easier for federal law enforcement officers to qualify for LEOSA and also expands concealed carry rights to federal judges and prosecutors
10 officers were injured during the event, officials said
Police officers who responded to the Jan. 6 siege at the Capitol have shared harrowing details of their experiences