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Jim and Doug discuss some ways in which police agencies can improve the way cops are treated following a critical incident
As use of force simulator tech continues to become further validated with science-based research, there will be even more sophisticated learning opportunities for LE
Police officers should wear soft and hard body armor during firearms or DT training to understand how armor impacts breathing, shooting stance and physical abilities
The two went into the residence, entered the bedroom that was thick with smoke, and pulled the man to safety
NJ man is headed to state prison for causing a fiery alcohol-related crash that killed an off-duty police officer
Dash cam video captured a potentially deadly accident involving a state trooper and a police officer
Too many administrators, chiefs, mayors, city council members, community activists, and members of the media are unaware of Graham v. Connor, let alone the four-pronged test of ‘reasonableness’
As Bruce Lee said, we need to “learn it until you forget it,” so that under the conditions we need it the most, you will perform it to your advantage without even thinking about it
Cook’s badge-infused custom Kydex holsters are available in either RH or LH styles
Gov. Jay Nixon: “The world is watching”
Video captured police pursing a minivan through a golf course during a pursuit that stretched from Corona to Perris in Southern California
Officer opened fire after man wielding dual knives took a fighting stance and yelled, “you’re gonna shoot me, you’re gonna shoot me”
Officer was in critical condition Wednesday after being wounded in the face, neck and both arms
A Pennsylvania State Police barracks is reopening to the public exactly two months after a sniper opened fire
Smoke alarm-sized sensors were activated by the sounds of gunfire, and police officers immediately were able to track the shooter’s movements
Please remember when dealing with despondent veterans that these war fighters are sick and need treatment — we owe them much more than we can give so at least provide them that courtesy
Attorney’s office ruled last week that the two officers involved were justified in the shooting because they feared for their lives and the lives of others
Dash and body camera footage has been released of a deadly July 8 shooting of a woman armed with a knife who charged officers
Grand jury is expected to soon decide if Officer Darren Wilson will be charged in the death of Michael Brown
29-year-old Devin Rogers surrendered shortly after 4:45 p.m. Monday after holding a man and a woman hostage
The six-ounce light bar, no larger than a cell phone, uses LED lights that can be seen from over two miles away
The First Responder Initiative is designed to provide education to the first responder and law enforcement community about the unique needs of returning combat veterans
While officers were investigating the crash, a vehicle barreled through the accident scene and fatally hit a dog
Dash cam video of the 2013 standoff has been released following grand jury ruling that use of force was justified
Sticky Custom Kydex Holster is the first clipless Kydex holster ever designed exclusively for — and at the request of — professional law enforcement
Officers responded to a reported robbery Saturday when a physical altercation broke out
Los Angeles police fatally shot a man wanted on an assault charge Saturday night after a pursuit that involved multiple exchanges of gunfire
A teen volunteer firefighter and another man are being credited with saving the life of a police officer trapped inside a burning cruiser
CSU student accused of stealing an ambulance and attacking deputies says he went to a Halloween concert where he took “molly” and cocaine
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