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Part of being a good manager is watching for personal traits, distractions and other concerns that might lead to line-of-duty deaths
What would you have done differently to have better results if you had received the call to arrest the Dillinger Gang?
While everyone is acutely aware of the risks necessitating court security and the liability implications of security failures, actual progress toward security remains highly variable
Fresno police officers have been enforcing social distancing but haven’t issued fines or citations to individuals
Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr asking for anti-bias training since officers are now more likely to encounter masked individuals
The man was wearing body armor and waiting to ambush the officers when they arrived at his home in response to a domestic violence call
The officer, who was also spat on by the suspect, broke her wrist in the fall
Law enforcement organizations have recommended limited enforcement of traffic laws during the pandemic
“This unknown enemy that we fight is real,” he said. “It wants to consume you.”
Departments say they will report violators to the district attorney’s office in an effort to encourage voluntary compliance
Global health bodies have provided conflicting reports as to the risk of COVID-19 transmission from corpses to living people
The man followed a patrol vehicle, instigated a police pursuit, then ambushed the officer with a knife later that night
The bodies were among 68 recent deaths linked to the long-term care facility, authorities said
Police officials say the drone will be ‘another tool in the toolbox’ in the department’s response to COVID-19
The suspect slammed the trooper’s arm in his car window and sped away from the checkpoint established outside a tornado-damaged neighborhood
The state’s attorney’s office and several police departments filed a lawsuit asking for the names of infected individuals so first responders could be prepared when responding to calls
A Change.org petition, in honor of Santa Rosa Police Detective Marylou Armer, has received more than 6,500 signatures in the past four days
Police departments are receiving much-needed PPE donations from surprising places
Cleveland Patrolmen’s Association President Jeff Follmer asked the city for an extra $1,200 for each of the city’s 1,500 officers
The legislation would make first responders who become disabled or die from COVID-19 eligible for compensation under the Public Safety Officer Benefit program
Employees required to work will receive an extra $14 a day per diem
The latest numbers show a decrease in officers out sick over a period of five consecutive days, the first such occurrence since the start of the pandemic
In both cases, people were not practicing social distancing, wearing masks or accessing essential services, authorities said
The suspect brandished an 18-inch machete at one person, instigated a low-speed vehicle pursuit and attacked five officers before being subdued
“Take your precautions and keep yourself safe. Keep hope you can get through this. Keep loving each other”
Officers can literally scan the contents of bags and bottles to find out what’s inside, enhancing safety for themselves and those around them
Instead of using sick time or being placed on paid leave, officers would receive their full, regular pay
Police and fire chiefs statewide have asked for the addresses in order to help departments ration PPE when responding to calls
The information will be shared with 911 dispatch centers and first responders statewide
The policy change comes weeks after most departments nationwide implemented similar policies
Agencies should follow fit testing requirements, and provide training on the donning and doffing of personal protective equipment
The 100 cadets currently in training will complete their lessons from home
A group of high schoolers, parents and local businesses donated the shields to the New Jersey State Police for distribution
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