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LEOs rank among the highest number of “struck-by” fatalities of any responders. Could helmets be one answer to this safety crisis?
It’s not just about eating right and exercise; the wellness team also focuses on the mind-body-soul connection
A woman whose rape kit DNA was used by San Francisco police to arrest her for an unrelated property crime is now planning to sue the city
Officials said it’s unclear whether Officer Tamby Yagan, 41, died as a result of the crash or if he suffered a medical emergency
When cops encounter a volatile situation that is beyond their control, there are ways for officers to withdraw gracefully and still complete their mission to “protect and serve”
Deputy Casey L. Shoemate had been with the Miller County Sheriff’s Office for about a year
Daniel K. Clary faces two counts of attempted murder after firing at two troopers, critically injuring Cpl. Seth Kelly
Police said MS-13 twice threatened cops, pledging in one case to “take the streets back” in retaliation for arrests of gang members
Detective Sgt. Brian S. Cuscino, 44, had been with the New Castle PD since 2001
Police said the on-duty officer fatally shot himself while parked outside a department facility in the Bronx
How a closer look at police deaths could change the way you train and save your life
The decision comes after police Superintendent Eddie Johnson disagreed with the finding by the city’s police disciplinary agency
Sheriff Bobby Schultz blamed the deaths of Sgt. Noel Ramirez and Deputy Taylor Lindsey on hatred toward LE
The support that can come from the officer’s primary relationship can be especially impactful
Police later found a “modified” screwdriver next to the suspect, which they believe was inside his pocket
K-9 Nero is recovering after being shot in the face and neck
A Hurst officer had just stepped onto a yard where an SUV had crashed into a home when the residence exploded
Tammy Dee Widger originally faced second-degree murder in the killing of Officer Ryan Morton
Officer Sean Gannon was remembered at his funeral service for his faith, professionalism and engaging personality
Kystie Jaehnen came to a cop’s aid by fatally shooting his attacker, Justin Holland. Now, Holland’s family is suing Jaehnen
The ban was passed last month in the wake of the shooting death of a respected police commander
Police said the man tried to stab an officer on “at least three occasions” after police used a TASER on him
Just two police officers have taken advantage of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s program
DA Marc Bennett released the 42-page report after announcing that the officer who fatally shot Andrew Finch won’t face criminal charges
The shooting happened when deputies arrived in response to a disturbance call, and a man came out with a shotgun
Police released 52 videos and one audio file of the shooting
Deputy James Eric Cook had no idea that a teenager might be carrying a gun when he attempted to stop him on a dirt path Saturday night
Four officers were injured while saving a man who doused himself with gasoline and held a lighter inside a convenience store restroom
K-9 Nero was wounded in a shooting that killed Officer Sean Gannon
The petition says judges need to be held accountable for improper decisions
A 16-year-old suspect was caught hours later after a massive manhunt, Sheriff Wayne Coats said
K-9 Nero was shot in the head and neck in a shooting that killed Officer Sean Gannon
The officer was making an arrest outside a truck stop when he was exposed to an unknown substance