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An activist’s call for cops to live within the communities they police has received millions of views online
All cops should embrace the concept of ‘random irregularity’ while on patrol
An agency culture must prioritize the safety of the officer and the protection of innocent persons over making arrests
The video shows the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Officers Nicholas Smarr and Jody Smith
Police released a photo and composite sketch of the person who fired a gun while scuffling with an on-duty state trooper last month
Officer Mike McClaughry remains in critical condition at a Seattle hospital
The funding will go toward overtime pay for officers who patrol or conduct checkpoints the drunk driving and seatbelt violations
Officer Ryan Connell was writing a ticket when an SUV collided with his car
The public would not be able to see police recordings unless a person or the media convinces a judge there is compelling public interest
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The suspect’s attorney said it’s possible the agent had a “paranoid” episode at the time of the incident
He allegedly punched a female CO in the face while officers tried to take the laptop away
Four police were killed Tuesday in an exchange of fire with wanted men in a province where assailants had killed 10 people in a series of ambushes earlier this week
Officials said that “while there is no threat to the city or the greater area,” additional officers will be out on patrol
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD tracks pretrial offenders with the Omnilink EM solution to deter repeat offenses and solve crimes faster
Smashburger employees allegedly played N.W.A’s “F—k Tha Police” on repeat while officers dined inside
The suspect opened fire on a driver
Police said the teen’s parents were concerned and followed him to school after discovering their weapons were missing
A long gun without a sling makes as much sense as a handgun without a holster
The suspect, allegedly upset about a breakup, kidnapped his former neighbors and fired 26 rounds
Doctors believe he will make a full recovery
Seven members of the security forces, two local civilians and a Canadian tourist were killed
The officer was in stable condition after he was hit by a vehicle while outside his cruiser
The deputy’s name was not immediately released, but he is expected to make a full recovery
Former Police Commish Ed Davis said “Patriots Day” managed to capture the emotional toll the attack took on police
The attacks began when a suspect opened fire on officers who were responding to reports of a house fire
Officer Mike McClaughry suffered a gunshot wound to the head while investigating a reported shooting
The gun misfired twice, likely saving the sergeant’s life
The officer is being treated for an injured leg and the suspect for a bullet wound in the stomach
Deputy Nick Tullier was shot three times in the head, abdomen and shoulder in a July 17 ambush attack that left three other officers dead
The 61-year-old officer was listed in critical condition following surgery for a head wound
Chicago and other cities are contemplating lowering police hiring standards in answer to the Obama administration’s request
Although 2016 line of duty deaths related to gunfire are up more than 70 percent, it’s important to provide some context
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