Officer Safety
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With the benefit of hindsight, I can share that my physical training regimen allowed me to retire physically, legally and emotionally undefeated after a career full of challenges
A session at IACP’s Officer Safety and Wellness Conference will explain how understanding physiological responses to stress and trauma is critical to cultivating a culture of wellness in law enforcement
The choice of technology investments must reflect not just the vision of leadership but also the insights and needs of the officers on the ground
The officer was taken to a hospital in fair condition, police said
A 61-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder
The ban comes after some officers and members of the public have suffered temporary or permanent eye damage
Police said the marchers were illegally blocking the freeway
Small fires were set and a woman was seen on video spitting in a police officer’s face during a chaotic night
Marshall Waters, 49, an EMT with Northeast Louisiana Ambulance, was shot in the abdomen while conducting a traffic stop
The officer was hospitalized with minor injuries, but the condition of the K-9 is unclear, officials said
A crowd of about 100 mostly abided by the order to disperse without devolving into violence, police said
With the election still undecided, protests took place across the U.S. but there were no signs of widespread violence after the polls closed
Affordable and easy to implement strategies that help maximize officer safety at minimal agency expense
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Understanding the concerns of both community advocates and officers is key to working through many issues in policing
Where discretionary time and tactical circumstances permit, giving a warning before using force is essential
The suspect fled as several officers opened fire but was arrested after a 45-minute search, police said
During an active shooter event or other act of mass violence, getting eyes on the scene is essential for command decisions
The gunman faces two counts of attempted murder, officials said
A riot has many moving parts and to quell one, police must have many moving options
The officers were in an SUV when the pedicab approached
A Bronx man faces up to 20 years in prison for throwing a Molotov cocktail at parked NYPD vehicles in June
Three legal principles everyone in law enforcement should know and understand
Bodycam video of Chicago police fatally shooting a man who stabbed a sergeant is a brutal reminder of the dangers officers face
At least 8 people were arrested and three officers suffered minor injuries, police said
Frankly, I’m frequently disappointed by the traffic directing I observe as a motorist
NYPD officers made about 30 arrests Tuesday night
6 takeaways from the Army Field Manual doctrine on readiness and sleep cops can use to reduce fatigue
New project looks at how officers can balance the need for accessing critical data while driving safely to an incident
Crowds turned violent overnight after police shot and killed a knife-wielding man Monday
Distance from backup and trauma care are the perils of rural policing
Innovative thinking is helping bomb squads render pipe bombs safe and secure valuable evidence
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