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Know what you’re dealing with on scene by using a non-contact chemical identifier
There was a clear winner when university researchers investigated the health benefits of load-bearing vests versus duty belts
Dinkheller, as most cops are aware, was murdered during a traffic stop that was captured on dash cam video
Police arrest two dozen in protests, but there was no repeat of violence that scarred weekend demonstrations
Police, protesters and community brace for more violence
Attorneys for shooter said search of suspect was ‘sloppy’
There are currently 700 TASERs in use by the department and another 1K in inventory
Officers told her to drop the weapon but she did not respond to their command and continued to advance
Chief believes the shots came from about six different shooters
The harsh side effects have authorities already grappling with how to deal with unstable suspects
Officer had to push off the teen’s car to keep from being run over
Trooper killed after crashing on rain-soaked roadway
Authorities are investigating whether the bounty hunters were the victims of a prank
Today, to America and to the world, the word “Ferguson” means far more than just another city
The officers returned fire and suspect was killed by a single gunshot
As an old beat cop once said to NYPD Police Commissioner Teddy Roosevelt, “You have to walk softly, but carry a big stick”
The homeless man with psychological issues entered theater armed with pepper spray, an airsoft pellet gun and an ax
Suspect attempted to run from police and then shots were fired
Officer responding to a call was shot and killed by armed man inside residence
Police fired a total of 22 rounds after the suspect leaped at officers and pulled his hands into a shooting position
Suspect has been charged with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of an officer
The tourniquet holster fits onto a duty belt, providing easy access for officers no matter the situation
After suspect turned himself in, he was officially charged in the shooting and is being held on $9 million bond
Man who shot an officer during a struggle told court he was proud to be a cop killer
An amateur fighter appeared in court after he threw an officer to the ground and slammed his head into pavement
Sexual assault suspect killed when he exchanged gunfire with authorities
Police are using all available resources to find the shooter
While police operations can be based on acronym-based mission-planning methodologies such as OCOKA, SMEAC and METT-TC — here are three alternative ways of considering tactical thinking
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