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2016 saw an increase by more than three times of death by rifle fire over 2015
There is a dire need for peer-reviewed research in law enforcement that speaks to policy, practice, training and tactics around de-escalation
When you invite protest leaders to the police department, you legitimize them, which is critical for collaboration
Salem Police said security stopped the family when some of them tried to get into the park with buck knives on their belts
I don’t like practical jokes, and to this very day I think Steve’s “man with a gun” call in front of Frontier Realty was dangerous and in poor taste
Officer Kevin Zuchlewski suffered a “sudden cardiac arrest” while at the police station last month
Officer was injured Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic after a multi-car accident
The crime spree occurred in two police districts in Aurora and ended in another jurisdiction
Officer critically injured during traffic stop remained alert long enough on the ambulance ride to tell another cop what happened
Suspect dragged a police officer until they crashed into a pole
Man unloaded a barrage of paintballs at two police officers who were in the area investigating a domestic dispute
Deadly June 23 pursuit ended when the suspect’s car erupted in flames
An officer is recovering from being shot in the leg Sunday
43-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday morning after being confronted by an officer, following a report that the man had shoplifted a burrito
The tourniquet, one of the world’s oldest and most easily used medical tools, is making a comeback on American streets
A motorcycle officer is in critical condition after being shot multiple times during a traffic stop
After being cited by police, driver tried to pull away, but his car got stuck in a ditch
Dash cam footage has been released of a pair of Good Samaritans aiding an officer involved in a brutal scuffle with a suspect
Deputy Chris Butler was making a traffic stop Sunday for a move-over violation when a 2000 Cadillac hit his driver’s side door
A Broward sheriff’s deputy tried to rescue the resident in the burning unit and received injuries that were minor
Utah authorities captured a mountain lion Friday that startled people but didn’t hurt anybody at a shopping center
Brent Cole, 60, was charged with two counts of attempted murder and two counts of assault with a firearm upon a peace officer
Lawsuit filed Friday says the more than 40 officers dispatched to handle James Boyd had “no meaningful control” of the standoff
Suspect drove up and fired four shots, hitting the cruiser at least twice and the deputy’s house once
The FBI is investigating Thursday’s incident
Surveillance video captured a tense standoff between a knife-wielding man and officers in a jail
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