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When policing in a crowd, employ tactics that are well-trained, effective and consistently present you in a positive light
Preparing for an all-options response to a multiple-person attack requires a commitment to training beyond the sporadic defensive tactics sessions
Small-town police departments turn to grant funds to address the challenges of limited resources, personnel shortages and technology gaps
Officers initially deployed a TASER but it didn’t stop the suspect
The report said disciplinary action could be passed-down if the New York state mandate to wear face coverings when social distancing is not maintained
Louisville Metro Police Officer Robinson Desroches and another officer were shot on Sept. 23 during protests
The deaths of fire, law enforcement, corrections and EMS leaders and personnel will have a decades-long impact on department operations, safety and capability
Trooper Dustin Spangler was passing by at the right time to help 2-year-old Keira Martin and her 4-year-old sister JaeLynn
The man was arrested Sept. 15 in connection with a separate carjacking, officials said
The ballistic vest he was wearing saved his life “without a doubt,” Sheriff Mike Williams said
A suspect who was seen on video pistol-whipping an officer was charged with two counts of attempted murder
The Fulton County Sheriff identified Deputies Anthony White and Kenny Ingram
The suspect grabs the officer’s firearm, pistol-whips the cop and points the gun at him, security video shows
As with all high-risk law enforcement activities, training and preparation is essential
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There is a lot of great gear on the market aimed at improving officer safety using the latest technologies
If convicted, the suspect could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine
A suspect is in custody, officials said
The officer broke four of his ribs and suffered a minor concussion after leaping over a banister in an attempt to catch the suspect
The change went into effect September 18 amid ongoing protests and reports of some officers having been “doxed”
The deputies were searching the area for the suspect, a white supremacist gang member, when they were ambushed and returned fire
After shooting the officer, the 23-year-old suspect shot himself and remains in critical condition, officials said
Larynzo Johnson allegedly fired “multiple bullets” at Louisville police officers amid protests for Breonna Taylor
Officer Bill Wise was one of the first on the scene Tuesday night
A suspect is in custody, Louisville Police said
Investigators believe the suspect who sent poisoned envelopes addressed to Trump is the same person who allegedly sent similar envelopes to law enforcement agencies in Texas
Photos from the patrol car’s dashcam show the man raising a hatchet and drinking a bottle of liquor
The deputy had lost consciousness when a passing motorist jumped in to help, police said
Officials said the 911eye system will equip first responders with important details about a scene, such as the color of smoke or severity of a car crash
“It takes a lot of the danger out,” said Chief Nate Allen about the robot that can climb stairs and haul more than 250 pounds
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