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Agency leaders have a responsibility to their people and the public to ensure officers have safety equipment that will actually work when the chips are down
Responding officers demonstrated excellent use of the WIN principle throughout the call
A nonprofit organization based in Ireland provides support for LEOs as they struggle with PTSD and mental health issues
The DA said the officer had reason to believe he was in danger when Alfred Olango pointed what appeared to be a weapon but actually was an e-cigarette device at him
Sgt. Tracy Morgan served as a Marine and officer before becoming a trooper in 1994
Markeith Loyd, who is the focus of a manhunt following the fatal shooting of an officer, has a lengthy criminal record dating back two decades
The study found a significant fear among police about their safety and about carrying out some of the everyday acts of policing
For many hobbyists and some departments, these parts are sourced based on their price or appearance instead of how well they function as a unit
The suspect slipped out of his handcuffs when the officers pulled over for car trouble
Officer Jasmine Olmstead is currently recovering
It’s possible that this subject’s peaceful surrender won’t happen
A $60K reward is offered for information leading to Markeith Loyd’s capture
Deputy Michael Hockett is expected to recover after being shot in the forehead, elbow and waist
Black and Hispanic drivers were more likely than white drivers to get traffic tickets versus warnings, the study found
Because of the evolving dynamics of the incident in Florida, officers must remember to assess the scene upon arrival, request backup and maintain a heightened level of situational awareness
The city will once again receive a sizable state grant in an effort to put more police officers on the street in 2017
The grant will assist municipalities in maintaining public safety and emergency response core services
The two officers suffered minor injuries after they were dragged 100 feet
The handcuffed man was inside a police car when he pulled the weapon and aimed it at his head
The officer received what appear to be significant burn injuries
The agent is in stable condition after being shot multiple times
Deputy Baker Hollis was shot in the arm
Authorities say a deputy sheriff was killed in a traffic accident while searching for a suspect in the shooting death of Sgt. Debra Clayton
“They treat you like family”
Detective Chad Parque, who was in critical condition after his car was hit by a wrong-way driver, has died
A judge will allow certain parts of a civil lawsuit filed against the city’s top prosecutor and an assistant sheriff to proceed, but tossed other portions
Authorities said that after a detailed investigation, the evidence does not indicate that the four officers willfully used excessive force
The police commish said he took issue with the union’s claim that Baltimore is “at great risk,” but acknowledged he does not have enough officers to fill patrol shifts
Trooper Nic Cederberg is scheduled to begin rehab soon but wanted to do some work to try to speed his recovery
The mass shooting at Fort Lauderdale Airport is an important reminder to conduct and update threat assessments of soft targets in every jurisdiction
Police believe the man was attempting suicide by cop
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