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We can’t expect legislators to know what it’s like to make the kinds of decisions they presume to govern, but a grasp of the facts is a reasonable expectation
My perception of my son as secure and healthy and strong didn’t allow me to see that he could be capable of suicide
Officer Joe Peterson wrestled with alcoholism and the stresses of life as a police officer, a sometimes combustible combination
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has said he will call up the National Guard if there is any violent reaction to the prosecutor’s decision
President Barack Obama offered full support and federal assistance on Sunday to the NYPD in the wake of the killings
A fugitive trying to evade an arrest warrant shot a Tampa-area police officer and then ran him over early Sunday, killing the officer
Big-city PDs and union leaders nationwide are warning the rank and file to wear body armor after a deadly ambush against police
Patrick Lynch, president of the Patrolman’s Benevolent Association in New York, said there was “blood on the hands” of demonstrators and elected officials who have criticized police tactics
Killing of 2 NY cops by man who started spree in Baltimore County prompted union on Sunday to denounce president and other leaders for a lack of support over the past few weeks
Mass of demonstrators converged Saturday as part of a protest against police use of force that caused part of the mall to shut down
Tarpon Springs Police Department identified the fallen officer as 45-year-old Charles Kondek
CHP officer shot and killed a 17-year-old who attacked him with a machete, and the officer was hospitalized with major injuries
Man wanted in Oklahoma killed himself during a pursuit, causing his truck to hit a car and seriously injure a couple
Ismaaiyl Brinsley wrote on an Instagram account: “I’m putting wings on pigs today. They take 1 of ours, let’s take 2 of theirs”
In social media posts, Ismaaiyl Brinsley bragged about wanting to murder cops
An armed man walked up to two officers sitting inside a patrol car and opened fire Saturday afternoon
The plainclothes detectives were responding to a robbery; both are in stable condition
Revelation highlights concerns about how authorities are cooperating as they deal with demonstrations
Paramedic posted Instagram a photo of two black men pointing handguns at a white police officer under the caption: “Our real enemy”
Man rammed his SUV into a police car, injuring two officers during a disturbance investigation Tuesday
Amateur video shows suspects pushing, kicking and punching officers on the Brooklyn Bridge
29-year-old Thomas Christopher Brown appears to knock one officer to the ground after throwing a punch
Too many officers are fighting the battle to classify their injuries as injured on duty (IOD), and a national dialogue needs to be started on this topic to establish universal guidelines and criteria
As we head into 2015, remember that training and wearing your body armor are two of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your loved ones
How can we ensure the precious amounts of time, money, and effort spent on training will provide the desired outcome?
One of the most important aspects in the development of the Ethical Warrior concept largely came from the teachings of a great man who preached the concept of respectful communication
Designed to deploy quickly and easily over soft body armor and/or uniforms, the plates are lightweight, low-profile
Highest-ranking Chicago cop to be shot in the line of duty in years returned this week to his post in South Side’s Englewood police district
Morning meteorologist was shot in a parking lot after an argument
Baltimore mayor believes nationwide protests might cause officers to hesitate in using deadly force — compromising their safety
