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‘I got lucky that day that he decided to toss the gun instead of lying in wait with the gun drawn on me as I stepped through the gate.’
A disturbing attack in Vermont, an officer reflects on the Surfside tragedy and more from this week’s news
How agencies can build morale to positively impact retention, job satisfaction and more.
The officer released the video to highlight the dangers LEOs face on a daily basis
A spokesman said Emanuel Lopes, accused of killing Officer Michael Chesna and an innocent bystander, will not be medically available for arraignment
Authorities said the gunman who shot 3 officers was being investigated in the killing of a student from India
The deputy was reportedly seriously injured after being shot below his body armor
All three officers are expected to live
Chicago police released video of the fatal OIS after protesters clashed with police, injuring some officers
Police said a fleeing suspect was killed after he and the trooper exchanged gunfire
The trooper was treated at a hospital for minor injuries after being dragged at high speeds for a mile
San Jose police are rebuking their civilian watchdog for failing to warn the PD about a jailed suspect’s threats to shoot the next officers he encountered
Officials said Eddie Patterson’s decision to flee and not comply with orders caused his and LEO Jaimie Cox’s deaths
The deputy is expected to make a full recovery after being shot in the torso during the shootout
Authorities said the man produced a “large carving knife” and attempted to stab an officer three times
The wounded officer continued to command the scene after he was shot
Police Chief of Department Stuart Cameron said the actions taken by Officer Joseph Goss and three other cops may have saved lives
Deputy Jacob Pickett was shot during a pursuit and died three days later
Officer Vinita Williams leaves behind a husband and two sons
Once an officer receives a tactical vest, they need to be trained in their use to be able to knowledgeably and quickly add or reduce coverage
Authorities say a police officer made a daring leap to stop a crane truck after the intoxicated driver smashed into four vehicles and sped off
Police said a wanted man who led a police pursuit crashed his vehicle before opening fire on officers
Police said the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound
After ignoring police commands, the suspect put the car in reverse and accelerated towards an officer before being shot
Seventy-three LEOs were killed in the line of duty in the first half of 2018, 31 of which were firearms-related
A 4-inch double-sided knife was removed from the suspect’s waist area, police said
These programs help to reduce traffic congestion as a result of collisions, while increasing officer safety on the roadways
Several passerby are seen on video recording the incident on their cellphones
Some LEOs and other first responders say the scale, sadness and sometimes sheer gruesomeness of their experiences haunt them
Officer Vu Nguyen had been on life support intermittently since he lost consciousness during training exercises
Trooper Nicholas F. Clark was fatally shot responding to a call that a suicidal man was barricaded inside his home
“You are loved. You are missed. You are remembered,” Chief U. Renee Hall said
Officer Vu Nguyen collapsed during a training exercise in the extreme heat