Officer Safety
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Setting up a safer work zone begins with the proper placement of the first-arriving vehicle and expands from there
PERF project examines the impact of Next Generation 911 systems and the FirstNet wireless broadband network on police and other first responders
Today’s patrol vehicle needs a high-performance mobile router solution that securely connects mission critical applications and mobile assets
Hundreds of officers gathered to remember Officer Randolph Holder
Officer Thomas LaValley was gunned down and shot six times in August
Dashcam shows the controversial shooting of teen in a drug sting and clears officer of wrongdoing
The Si500 and Si300 combine a camera with a remote radio speaker microphone in a design meant to lessen the amount of gear cops wear on patrol
Police now have the ability to choose what to redact from video in compliance with their state laws and agency policy – and do it instantly
Some defend the movement while others say it calls for the murder of officers
Officers were letting the teenager wait in a warm lobby for a ride when he destroyed the lobby
Academics have never conclusively proved a causal relationship between tougher gun laws and lower crime rates
In all, 47 women and 19 men were arrested on misdemeanor charges of obstructing traffic
Deputy was hit in the chest but escaped with minor injuries, thanks to his ballistic vest
Authorities say a ballistic vest saved the officer’s life
High performance is no accident — it is the result of focused effort, attention, practice, and commitment
Officers who don’t wear body armor regularly are three to four times more likely to suffer a fatal injury from a torso shot than officers who routinely wear body armor
Virtual training is offering options that were out of reach of most PD’s budgets; now FTOs can train their new recruits in a realistic but safe environment
The video system wirelessly uploads all recorded videos and integrates them into the software through Wi-Fi
Folks have been confused about holster retention ratings ever since manufacturers started using them, so let’s take a few moments to explore and clarify this important subject
Officer Randolph Holder’s slaying has raised questions about the risks and potential shortcomings of drug courts
The future of policing is here, and it requires both mentalities to be successful
The chief said the firearm may have been in the process of being cleared when it discharged
Police say the dogs started charging at other people in the neighborhood
Police charged the suspect with first-degree murder in connection with the killing of Officer Randolph Holder
The eight-year veteran officer underwent surgery after being shot multiple times
Police say suspect had a blood-alcohol content of 0.20 percent
The children thanked the officer for ‘being like a dad’ to them
The officer shot the armed man after he refused to drop his gun
One officer tried to use a stun gun on suspect, but it was not effective
Black Lives Matter activists continue to hold smaller but decidedly aggressive protests targeting top police officials
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- This technology could prevent police pursuit-related deaths
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