Officer Safety
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Officer safety initiative offers free training with the goal of eliminating preventable line-of-duty police deaths and serious injuries
Unexpected events remind us that what makes fireworks fun also makes them dangerous
Read about cops’ concerns regarding traffic stop safety, training and tactics
Art Acevedo’s empathetic side mixed with a heavy dose of no-nonsense law-and-order makes him endearing to communities he’s policed over his 30-year LE career
White supremacy has moved from the dark corners of the internet into American streets, bringing the threat of violence along with it
Bayou animals such as alligators, snakes and fire ants are all looking for higher ground
Police departments have long warned the public about the dangers of replica guns
Carolyn Demore was wearing a shirt honoring Officer Andrew Dunn, who was killed in the line of duty in 2011
The officer suffered bruising and facial injuries from badge shrapnel
The deputy was treated for non-life-threatening injuries
Sgt. Steve Perez became trapped in high water and was unable to escape his patrol car
The gunman surrendered after the shooting Monday and was taken into custody without incident
The “ghost gun” kits contain parts that have no serial number, making them untraceable
Officials said the phones given to officers over the past two years are obsolete and can’t be upgraded
The bullets narrowly missed the officer, who returned fire
A public school teacher is charged with terroristic threats and harassment for allegedly making verbal threats of violence to an officer
Melvin Spencer is charged with the attempted murder of Deputy Mike Lenz
Sgt. Paul Cording said the car “suffered a catastrophic engine failure”
Officials are concerned that more officers are falling while off duty. Deaths can happen if an officer see a crime being committed and gets involved without backup
Justice Department documents summarizing the order describe much of the gear as “defensive in nature,” intended to protect officers from danger
The question of whether judges should be armed got renewed attention this week after a judge who was carrying a gun was shot outside his courthouse and fired back
Attorney General Jeff Sessions could outline the changes during a Monday speech
Police said a second suspect, a 30-year-old man, was detained Sunday on suspicion of involvement in terrorism
About 2,000 people gathered in what was billed as a “Rally Against Hate”
Coast Guard Capt. Kevin Oditt says helicopters have rescued more than 100 people in the Houston area. Texas Air National Guard choppers were also assisting with rescues
Mayor Ed Lee said one group had not canceled the rally in writing, so police would remain vigilant at the Golden Gate site
K-9 Timoshenko suffered lacerations to his paw when he fell through the ceiling during a gun raid
The three police officers were slightly injured while attempting to arrest the 26-year-old suspect
Passing drivers called 911 to report Tina Medlin’s erratic driving or seeing her wrecked SUV. Multiple callers said she had a gun
Jim and Doug discuss how crowd control is changing
No one was injured, but the car was severely damaged
At one point, Shawn Christopher Buck pointed a handgun at a trooper
Portland police officers who use deadly force will now have to speak with police internal affairs investigators within 48 hours of the incident
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