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Pre-trip planning can help avoid delays that might cause a concealed carrier to miss a flight; here are some conceal carry tips from a LEO’s experience in NYC
An officer is shooting someone who’s bearing down on them, intent to kill, and their rounds have no effect. Are you ready for that situation?
Understanding the potential for risk, and the different types of criminals game wardens hunt just might save a life
Jaeger, who was almost 3 years old, had served the Ada Police Department since October 2015
Police say James Hansmann’s parachute was functioning properly, and there is no criminal aspect to his death
The suspect was given preliminary charges of attempted murder of a police officer in connection with a terrorist enterprise and crime of terrorist conspiracy
The agent suffered “multiple, serious injuries” to his head, chest and hands
A man fired at least three rounds from a handgun, with one round striking the officer in the upper chest
While in the back of the patrol car, Andrew Humphries began kicking the rear passenger door and pulling on the metal cage, causing $1,000.00 in damage
A use-of-force expert said his tests found Philando Castile could have pulled the weapon in a fraction of a second
Police say William Ferguson began shooting at the officers with an assault rifle with bullets breaking a window of the patrol vehicle
Cyberattacks on police departments are happening more frequently than ever. What can these attacks teach us about staying vigilant?
The government agreed to toughen parole laws after a gunman killed a receptionist and wounded three police officers after being released early from prison
One officer is in critical but stable condition and the other is in stable condition
The current plan is to update training to make sure that first responders are aware of the risks posed by contact with fentanyl
Blue Alerts may be used by local and state authorities to provide early warnings of violent threats against police
Brendan MacDonald spoke about “killing demons” before firing a shot into a neighbor’s yard
LAPD officials did not say whether officers saw the toy gun before opening fire or whether the man aimed it at police
Nathan M. Desjardins died from injuries sustained when a police boat crashed enroute to rescue canoeists last month
The Georgetown police and fire departments have received a $69,000 grant that will enable them to better share information and enhance their quality of service to the community
Leo is trained in narcotics detection and human tracking
The officer was shot in the leg and was taken to the hospital in serious condition
Officer Joshua Montaad was driving his Expedition when he went off the road and struck a tree
The man opened fire with a high-powered rifle
No group immediately claimed responsibility, but police searching the man’s residence found a declaration of allegiance to the Islamic State group
Deputy Jeffrey Burgess was hit by fragments of his windshield after fleeing suspects opened fire
She also assaulted the officer, according to police
Sgt. Patrick Cosby was in uniform driving his patrol car when he received his food
An officer was wounded in the attack, and the assailant was shot and wounded by a fellow officer
After police tried to negotiate with Yacub Khayre, officers stormed the building and shot the gunman dead