Officer Safety
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Synchronizing data with high-speed video programs provides a better understanding of the nature of pre-assault, assault and post-assault dynamics
When analyzed in abstract terms, the intelligence process sounds vague, complicated and difficult to execute. This need not be the case
Five key factors make up the mission of security threat group intelligence gathering operations in a correctional setting
Jim Chambers said that people who work out there are generally minorities who are uncomfortable with law enforcement
Police said a driver slammed his BMW into soldiers in a Paris suburb, injuring six of them in what appeared to be a carefully timed ambush before speeding away
An alert driver provided a tip that Ian McCarthy was wandering within miles of where the killing took place
Randolph Holder was shot in the head in October 2015 while pursuing Tyrone Howard, who had just stolen a bike at gunpoint
Bill Gubing, the chief engineer for the Ford Explorer, said that Ford hasn’t found elevated levels of carbon monoxide in non-police vehicles
Viral photos of two cops napping in their cruiser offer reminders of the officer safety issues stemming from the fatal fatigue of shift work
An activist called for a city-wide ceasefire for 72 hours
No one was injured when the suspect crashed into four other cars while turning
When the victim saw her alleged abuser fighting the deputy who responded to the call, she rushed to the cop’s aid
Capt. Trevor Duncan said no officers were injured by the explosive devices and the officer whose car struck the tree declined medical attention
A lot of the time, officers are referring to the stress from their job, but they may not realize how the cause of their stress can be broader than that
Ongoing exposure to trauma can often affect a person’s ability to function both in their personal and professional life
Authorities say Branden Lee Powell was in a crawl space and shot himself as officers were trying to persuade him to surrender
Sgt. Bill Lowe said that investigators have no information indicating Ian McCarthy has left Clinton or Henry County
Joseph Jess Fleming was charged in the June 1 death of Anderson County Sheriff’s Deputy Devin Hodges
Anthony Lord told the judge that he’d sought counseling to no avail after his baby son’s death left him overcome with grief before the shootings
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This year’s campaign will include the impairment marijuana causes in drivers, and the exponentially increased impairment caused when alcohol and marijuana are combined
Deputy Sky Ortiz was laying down spike strips when the suspect came barreling toward him
Miguel Salas grabbed a Glock 23 sitting next to his right leg and opened fire, first at the second officer, and then at Officer Richard Nelson
Federal officials joined local authorities as the search continues for Branden Lee Powell, who overpowered a deputy, stole his gun and ammunition and fled
Elise Ybarra was driving an unmarked detective’s vehicle when she entered a line of slow-moving traffic. Minutes later, a pickup collided with the officer’s vehicle
The vehicle stopped was registered to Ian McCarthy and he is considered a person of interest in the killing
The gunman initially appeared to be complying with commands to put the gun down, but then he turned around and ran toward the gun
Branden Powell was in leg shackles and handcuffs secured to a belly belt when he jumped over the seat and put the deputy in a headlock
Jason Fann was responding to a crash when he lost control of his patrol unit, rolling the vehicle
Police said Hayden Stutz moved like he was going to hurt the woman before the officer shot him
Ramiro Ramirez hid behind Candy Rosario’s body, reloading once as he kept firing at deputies
Attorney Tim McMeen said Robin Blaylock pointed a gun twice at officers and refused to obey officer commands
Det. Matthew Tarentino died in a car wreck while driving to work in May
