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In addition to tactical training, incorporating decision-making skills into law enforcement training is critical for safety and success
Having a toolbox filled with effective tools to instantly stop and/or discourage resistance can de-escalate many a situation
Your police K-9 unit is rolling to your location to assist in locating a suspect. Follow these steps for mission success
The officer was treated for his wounds and released
Charlottesville tried to move the location of the deadly “Unite the Right” alt-right rally from downtown to a larger park, but lost in court
The suspect was being taken to the main Istanbul police station escorted by two police officers when he fatally stabbed an officer
Charlottesville residents asked whether the city and police had been properly prepared and could have prevented the deadly attack
The officers ordered the man to leave the water. But they soon lost sight of him when he swam under a bridge
A separate hate group that organized the initial rally pledged on social media to organize future events that would be “bigger than Charlottesville”
Lt. H. Jay Cullen and Trooper-Pilot Burke M.M. Bates were killed in the crash
Police say the nurses at Massillon’s Affinity Medical Center lost consciousness while cleaning a room where an overdose victim had been treated
A gun stolen earlier that night was found near suspect Shaquian Johnson, and tests determined Johnson had fired it
James Alex Fields Jr. of Ohio faces charges of second-degree murder, three counts of malicious wounding, and one count related to leaving the scene
Federal authorities have charged an Ohio man with repeatedly harassing a county sheriff for nearly two decades via letters, emails and websites
A series of articles exploring police use of deadly force contain useful takeaways for street cops and police leaders alike
The application states that the information “may more clearly define” the officers’ actions before and after Justine Damond was killed on July 15
ShotStop trusts its product so much the company sent one to me and said “shoot it” without any restrictions. Here’s how it performed
The speeding car slammed into Officer R. Carter’s leg. To avoid being hit again, he jumped over the barrier
A jury found Malcolm Orr guilty of attempted murder and possessing a weapon in a violent crime
Police say William Noble disposed the rifle believed to have been used in the fatal shooting of Officer Gary Michael
Authorities say a man threw a Molotov cocktail at a sheriff’s deputy serving a warrant, causing second-degree burns
Police Chief Philip Dupuis said his badge was on his belt next to his gun and his ID was on a lanyard around his neck
A man came into the Public Safety Headquarters looking for assistance, and at some point, began struggling with an officer
The officer attempted to arrest Francesca Minickene for a suspended license when Minickene became combative
Peter J. Kamper was thrown from his motorcycle when he struck a deer
The police department said the shooting by the officer was justified, but the review board said it found a potential error
Cpl. Monty D. Platt had a severe reaction to medication prescribed to prevent infection from the cat bite
During the raids, Pittsburgh SWAT officers were exposed to a chemical that became airborne, making the officers dizzy and causing numbness
The company will announce full details next week on its website
Police said Jose Gonzales fired two shots at officers before they returned fire
The LAPD would draw up clear guidelines before using the drone and each use would require the approval of a high-ranking department official
Jose Antonio Hernandez attempted to reach for Cpl. John Marano’s mounted rifle before attempting to steal his patrol car
Jason David Funke was armed with a gun threatening suicide outside a church