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Frankly, I’m frequently disappointed by the traffic directing I observe as a motorist
6 takeaways from the Army Field Manual doctrine on readiness and sleep cops can use to reduce fatigue
New project looks at how officers can balance the need for accessing critical data while driving safely to an incident
The bill develops ongoing training to help officers recognize the behavior of autistic individuals, as well as to teach officers how to respond appropriately
The high-speed network aims to equip police, firefighters and EMS with a single network that allows real-time communication during crises
Daniel Hendrix was arrested in 2015 and suspended by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office after striking a female inmate he was processing
Byron James Shepard opened fire on Officer Justin Terney during a foot pursuit
Christopher Lanzillo was threatening family members at a home with a knife
Police shot and killed an off-duty deputy celebrating his birthday after the man drew his gun, became agitated and refused commands to drop the weapon
Lawmakers are in a heated debate over the bill
The shooting happened Monday night after the detectives pulled into a housing project to monitor a suspicious car
Shots were fired during the arrest attempt, but the incident appeared to be criminal in nature with “no nexus to terrorism”
Cpl. David Fry drove to meet EMS after he was shot twice
EMS providers will be trained in basics of dog emergency medical response
State Attorney Aramis Ayala argued that the governor doesn’t have the authority to remove her from Markeith Loyd’s case
Police said the officers were attacked when they entered the home
Both detectives are listed in stable condition and are expected to survive
Highway cameras caught the action when a Minnesota State trooper abruptly ended a high-speed pursuit
Today, agencies and universities spend more time teaching officers how to address and manage prolonged stress
The vehicle caught fire and Alex Solis-Rangell was “unable to exit the vehicle due to leg injuries”
Danielle Taylor uses her MMA training to help her in her job as a custody assistant at the North County Correctional Facility
The news station convinced Jessica Latrese Chatman to pull over and surrender peacefully
Sgt. Curtis Blackbird died while “serving his community”
Officer Justin Terney graduated from the police academy last summer and had been on the force for a year
The GBI is investigating what led to the officer’s death
When troopers deployed a K-9, the fleeing driver “turned and fired a handgun,” striking the dog
Mayor Catherine Pugh said police overtime spending this year is expected to top $40 million, exceeding the $16 million set aside for the expense
To prepare, officials research trends and gather intelligence to try to predict — and prevent — outbreaks of violence
Chicago’s police union says its head will meet members of Trump’s administration and that the city’s deadly violence is expected to be on the agenda
The standoff began after a shooting was reported near the Cosmopolitan hotel and casino
The study revealed a dramatic decrease in the number of stops since an ACLU of Illinois lawsuit, but found that officers were still targeting racial minorities
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