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Helping other officers to avoid behaviors that put their livelihoods, emotional well-being and freedoms at risk has no downside for a department or community
Biometrics
If supervisors could see an officer’s biometric response in real-time during high-stress calls such as a traffic stop or pursuit, intervention could occur without delay
As VR technology improves, complex scenarios can be developed that provide real value for officer training, as well as improve community engagement
On June 9, 2016, York County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Lutz was shot in the face at point-blank range while serving a warrant; this is his story
Assistant Attorney General Karl Pothier said that as a prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby is immune from the lawsuit filed by officers who were cleared in Freddie Gray’s death
When nature intervenes to unleash unexpected and uncontrollable mayhem, the mission of protecting life and property takes on an entirely different meaning
A reasonable and intelligent strategy for defeating terror attacks cannot focus on the tool used by the attacker, but must focus on the attacker himself
As the country struggles to make sense of the massacre in Las Vegas, it is important that the needs of those who responded to the scene are not overlooked
As public safety professionals, we tend to do a really great job of helping and comforting others in times of need
Mental health struggles and stress remain among the most prevalent yet unacknowledged issues in policing
Recent shootings in Las Vegas and Texas have prompted this initiative, Col. Chris Williamson said
A city maintained that Officer David Martin, who suffered spinal injuries after being rear-ended in his squad car, did not have a line-of-duty injury
Districts have moved to bolster security, especially at elementary schools, which usually haven’t had police assigned to them like many high schools and middle schools
The widow of Officer Blake Snyder, who was killed after responding to a disturbance call, said she was outraged by the decision
Officials said the suspect was inspired by the Islamic State group but did not have any direct contact with the group
Jose Antonio Rodriguez was driving with his wife and stepson on Oct. 1 when he saw a car strike Trooper Andy Ong
Broward Sheriff Scott Israel said he wanted to share the evidence to be transparent and correct what he called “misinformation” about the shooting
Police said the callers identifying themselves as Fundraisers for First Responders have not been approved to collect funds on Officer Ryan O’Connor’s behalf
“I think the snow is a sign” that Officer Kenneth Copeland was with them at the vigil, Mayor John Thomaides said
Fire Marshal Sander Cohen stopped to help FBI agent Carlos Wolff after a crash when they were both hit by another car
In a criminal complaint released Friday, Logan Michael Brandenburg told cops he crashed his minivan because he was checking his phone for directions
The move meets a promise made by officials to provide the family insurance after the death of Officer Jamie Buenting, who was killed in a September 2013 standoff
James Eric Chapman, 30, died of his injuries following the crash
Authorities said William Atchison, 21, had caught the attention of U.S. investigators more than a year ago
The deputy had glass fragments in his eyes as a result of the crash, but otherwise was OK
Police said Officer Ryan O’Connor was “still very critical” and was undergoing another surgery to try and save his life
The FBI questioned two brothers in New Mexico, but neither brother has been charged in Border Patrol agent Rogelio Martinez’s death
Regular ongoing practice increases proficiency, muscle memory and performance under stress
The K-9 took down 47-year-old Chris Bartlett after he refused to move into his new cell
Officer Andy Suerth, 39, leaves behind a wife, who is also a Brooklyn Park officer, and two children
Police believe the incident was gang-related and that there have been previous gang problems related to funerals
Lt. Debra Clayton was fatally shot in January while trying to arrest a man suspected of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend
The driver was involved in a hit and run accident and refused to exit the burning vehicle, so officers removed him and saved his life
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