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Two veteran officers share what they know about protecting your home
Several quality studies of ExDS have been recently published – we now know a lot more about how to recognize and treat it
So-called “swatting” calls have been fatal on all too many occasions
The Channahon Police Cadets take formal classes taught by sworn police officers
The suspect was unruly and combative during his arrest
New York Police Commissioner William Bratton said he thinks Los Angeles officials are overreacting
A lieutenant noticed what looked like spit on the top of a burger he ordered
The toys in question violate a law against sales in the state
Some lawmakers want to require police reports to be required when firearms are lost or stolen
The closure came the same day classes were canceled at San Bernardino Valley College because of a bomb threat
The most common mistake many shooters make when designing their own drills is trying to put too many things in at once
They used verbal commands and less-lethal force before the fatal shooting
Police say a gun was found in the vehicle
Two deputies fired 33 bullets at the man after he refused to drop his gun
State police said officers ordered suspect to drop his weapon, but he refused “and continued to point the weapon at the officers”
Police searched his house and found firearms, including the handgun used in post
Police1 Editor in Chief Doug Wyllie and retired San Francisco officer Jim Dudley discuss current news, offer advice, thoughts, tips and laughs for officers
Some were struck with bullets from .223-caliber rifles
The endorsement from the New England Police Benevolent Association comes after Trump’s call to ban muslims
Officials are sounding off about the incident
The deputy’s wife was a nurse and headed to work when the collision occurred
Charges were filed after video of the encounter surfaced
Police feel their job has changed after more than a year of high-profile deadly confrontations
The suspect crashed a stolen vehicle and was transported to the hospital due to health concerns
The suspect led police on an ‘unusual’ pursuit through the parking lot
The juvenile attacked the officer who was trying to break up fights around a high school
The suspect said he didn’t know Lloyd E. Reed Jr. was an officer
The wounded deputy was taken to the hospital for surgery
Officer Noah Leotta succumbed to his injuries
The underwear were priced at $21.50
Traditional first responders include law enforcement, the fire service, and emergency medical personnel
The photo went viral after it was posted to Facebook