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In 1987, Tom Weitzel was issuing a parking ticket when he was ambushed and shot by a gang member; the incident taught him the importance of standing by his officers in the best and worst of times
The suspect, who had killed his mother, stole a police cruiser and carjacked bystanders at gunpoint
A suspect crashes into a motorcyclist during a pursuit, then exits his vehicle and attempts to attack the motorcyclist with a knife. Here are eight considerations from this incident
The officers and their newborn baby were home but were not injured, police said
If given the option, always choose to slow things down until backup arrives
Two passing motorists pulled over to help as the suspect was trying to take the trooper’s firearm
Sheriff Jerry Clayton said the deputy is in stable condition after a neighbor dispute and shooting that prompted a 9-hour standoff
The court security officer works for the U.S. Marshals Service and was struck in their protective vest, officials said
Police leadership must elevate the importance of being prepared for a threat of this type
Officer Gonzalez was on vacation when he saw a cop in another city struggling to detain a suspect, who later managed to grab that officer’s firearm
The findings of a recent survey reveal a profession that is deeply suffering under the weight of the events of this year
Leaders must not assume that the stoicism and strength shown by their officers is a sustainable strategy for wellness
The Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies are expected to survive, officials said, after they were shot in ambush Saturday
The video shows a gunman walking up to a patrol car and firing several times into the front seat area before fleeing
The suspect crashed his car and began firing upon state troopers, authorities said
They allegedly hit an officer in the head with a wooden shield and threw a commercial grade firework at officers
The man was apprehended two days later when authorities surrounded him after another shooting
Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith expressed support for the move, referencing the fatal shootings at protests in Kenosha and Portland
Chief Franco Fuda attempted to arrest the man but then saw him holding a “sharp pointy object,” according to authorities
Deputy Darrell Hackney was wearing a vest and is expected to recover, investigators said
Luis “Mario” Herrera, a 23-year veteran of the Lincoln Police Department, was shot while serving a warrant
The protests became violent as the night wore on, with some in the crowd throwing objects at police and flipping tables at restaurants
What the research shows about how sleep loss impacts police performance and officer safety
Naeem Sarosh, a 35-year-old community service officer, was off-duty at the time of the incident
Cpl. Bryant Searcy was brutally attacked by a 28-year-old inmate; he leaves behind his wife and daughter
President Trump vowed to pump millions of dollars to help rebuild Kenosha and fund law enforcement efforts statewide
The alert from FBI officials in Chicago alleges certain gang members may be targeting police who draw their weapons
Interim Chief Michael Brunson said the victim had been with the agency for four years
Equally as important as avoiding excessive force, is the ability to avoid being overly hesitant to use control measures when they are necessary
‘Had he wanted us dead, we would be.’
The sheriff’s office said the suspect punched a deputy in the face and dropped a gun amid the scuffle
Throughout our police careers, we are told to intervene if we see another officer doing something wrong or illegal, but it is unclear exactly what we should do
Bryan Brown, a tribal police officer, died in the line of duty August 27 a few months before he was set to retire
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