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They say hindsight is 20/20
A look at the pandemic’s impact on law enforcement
Several high-profile incidents illustrate the risks this new form of home surveillance pose to LEOs
Identify your threat level and make an informed choice using the NIJ standards for ballistic armor
The judge released Charles Moran on his own recognizance
The suspect was running between cars in the middle of the street
Deputy Corey Fox was 24
The officer experienced some symptoms, but is expected to be OK
Officer Jonny Castro has painted over 80 portraits (and counting) in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect their communities
Officer Trey Lane had surgery for his thumb and Officer Tim Edwards was taken to a hospital with a leg injury
Officers Crystal Griner, who was shot in the ankle, and David Bailey, who was not shot but sustained a minor injury, are in “good condition”
Doctors put Officer Dalsh Veve in a medically induced coma last week to relieve swelling on his brain
Resisting officers is becoming more prevalent and socially acceptable by certain groups
Police discovered a loaded handgun and heroin in the vehicle
Consider fit, likely threats and funding sources to ensure a successful purchase
The suspect switched into drive, crashed into the patrol car and drove down an embankment
Officers said they noticed sudden movement, followed almost immediately by a blast near their heads
The shooter was armed with an assault pistol when police found him
Tyler Calamese allegedly turned and fired shots during a foot pursuit, striking Lt. Patrick Weatherford
Trump says the shooting suspect has died
A volunteer firefighter suffered facial burns
The FBI and the Detroit Police Department investigated the case
Police say she hit a state trooper’s horse in the neck with a flag pole that had a nail protruding from it
The officer’s injury is not considered life-threatening
Newport Police Lt. Patrick Weatherford, a decorated police officer, was fatally shot while assisting with a traffic stop
Mayor Tom Barrett raised concerns that the PD budget is now greater than the tax levy for the entire city, and has been since 2016
The driver jumped over the bridge railing and fell nearly 25 feet
A deputy fired shots into the SUV during the pursuit
Officers saw three other men lying on the ground behind a building overdosing on a drug called Serenity
Both officers are expected to recover
Officials said the gloves may allow absorption into the person’s tissue, turning the responder into a victim
At noon, church bells throughout the Orlando area were set to ring 49 times
The district’s director of safety and security and some other parents say a rising threat of active shooter situations in schools makes the guns necessary
