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The majority of armed confrontations occur in low-light conditions. Are you training for that reality?
Our failure or refusal to ask for help when help is reasonably available can contribute to us getting hurt or killed
The officer was not injured
Officer Nathan Taylor was transported to the hospital with extensive injuries
The words and deeds of iconic LEOs in our history offer many priceless lessons for modern American cops
Police say the two officers were taken to a hospital for treatment and released
At least four people were arrested and police used pepper spray on at least twice
The pursuit was broadcast live on local news stations Sunday night
Vehicles are issued with the understanding that they must be driven solely to and from work
The first surge of putting ‘in God We Trust’ into public buildings happened just after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11
At one point, a scuffle broke out among a crowd of onlookers and police used pepper spray
The difference between life and death in a critical incident could simply come down to good and bad habits
The PD released the video on Facebook along with a statement
The legislation is the latest example of lawmakers’ efforts to address the needs of four-legged New Yorkers
Officer Edward Morrison was slashed in his face, head and neck several times
A witness helped the wounded officer, making a tourniquet out of his belt
This incident serves as a stark reminder that officers are being actively targeted by violent criminals – here’s what you can do to stay safe
If nobody claims the dog after 72 hours, she will be eligible for adoption
Ford has offered factory-installed ballistic panels on its police car doors since 2008
The cameras will be deployed in five phases through January 2018
Four women, one of them eight months’ pregnant, and a man were killed
Doug and Jim also discuss issues related to marijuana legalization and stop and frisk
When officers got out of their vehicle and confronted the man, one officer fired, striking and killing the man
Hesston Police Chief Doug Schroeder was on the scene 20 seconds after the first call went out
The deputy narrowly escaped being squashed between two vehicles
As a deputy superintendent, the official has a large say in whether to discipline or criminally charge officers
He says his bill would save taxpayers money
Officer Jesse Hartnett testified about how his left arm was shattered by gunfire as he used it to cover his head
The windshield of the detective’s car was pierced several times by bullets, but his 14-year-old son was not harmed
Witnesses say they saw children run onto the small back porch and scream, ‘Mommy, Mommy’
The detective, who is not being identified because he works undercover, was wearing a ballistic vest
Melodie Gliniewicz’s husband, Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, died Sept. 1