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A human factors scientist discusses device design, holster placement and training considerations
In this eBook, we review how to use in-car video footage for training and how video technologies improve situational awareness
The Illinois State Police has a secret weapon for making country roads safer for drivers
Authorities say after the crash, a driver punched Deputy Lawrence Falce, who suffered a severe head injury
Jeffrey R. Liimatainen, 26, reportedly threw a boot and punched Officer Adam Cooley in the chest before threatening his family
Trooper Michael J. Anson, 56, was one of the many first responders who aided in the search and recovery efforts following the 9/11 attacks
The president of France has promised punishment for the suspects seen beating and kicking an officer in Paris in a viral video
Officer James Kelly suffered neck and shoulder injuries in October 2012 as he helped a family trapped in its collapsing home during Superstorm Sandy
Deputy Joseph Gilmore was reportedly returning from a holiday visit with his family when the crash occurred
Mia Victoria Thornton led deputies on a 15-minute chase with speeds that exceeded 100 mph that ended when she crashed
“I will do everything in my power, Zack Parrish, to honor you,” Gracie Parrish, Officer Parrish’s wife, said
Officer Willard Gomes, who was on New Year’s Eve DWI patrol, suffered many injuries, including a head injury that caused swelling and bleeding on his brain
In what may have been a planned ambush attack, a gunman shot several deputies, fatally injuring Deputy Zackari Parrish
Deputy Zackari Parrish, who was killed in an ambush attack on New Year’s Eve, was remembered for his boundless energy
The injured officer did not sustain a gunshot wound and was treated for a non-life-threatening injury
Chief Charlie Beck called the gunman a “coward” and says the injured officer is in “good spirits”
A man fired more than 100 rounds at sheriff’s deputies, killing one, before being fatally shot himself
Over the past 10 to 15 years, Minnesota police departments slowly have been making the switch to longer shifts over fewer days
Police Chief Richard Bash said shooting to celebrate New Year’s is dangerous and ties up officers
FirstNet opt-in states now include all 50 states, two territories and Washington, D.C., expanding first responder wireless broadband network access
For Officers Nicholas Schlei and Nicholas Reid, both 23, the last few days have been busy
Police said the hoax call was a case of “swatting,” in which a person makes up a false report to get a SWAT team to descend on an address
Some troopers want more effective rifles so badly that about 50 have bought their own in the past couple of years
In addition to its usual security practices, the department this year is relying on help from “vapor wake” dogs
Overall, line of duty deaths decreased 10 percent in 2017 to 128, with traffic-related fatalities the leading cause of officer deaths
District Attorney Michael Kagay said the shooting was justified because Dominique White hovered his hand over the pocket containing his gun
Officers are calling in sick every day in Puerto Rico, partly to press demands for unpaid overtime pay for hurricane recovery efforts
Amanda Jones told Texas deputies she had a gun and would shoot them before officers opened fire
Rescuers believed that the child was in the 37-degree water for about 30 minutes until Sgt. Aaron Thompson rescued him
Ian MacPherson is accused of shooting Manchester officers Ryan Hardy and Matthew O’Connor in May 2016
Police believe Justin Kephart targeted police officers, firing at least 115 rounds at them during a standoff
The 40th SHOT Show is a great opportunity for people to see some of the latest tech from every major firearms manufacturer
Officer Gerardo Guardiola’s home was destroyed on Christmas Eve when a fire tore through the brick structure
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