Officer Safety
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One of the officer’s most vivid memories – and one that led him to his biggest lesson learned – occurred while standing over the bodies of the killers in the library
High-crisis incidents can overwhelm normal coping mechanisms and trigger traumatic-stress disorders for first responders
We’ve gathered key findings in three critical areas: use of force, community relations and the mental health impact of events like Ferguson and Dallas
Sgt. Jeff Salstrom was shot multiple times and managed to return fire, shooting the suspect in the chest
The officer suffered cuts inside his mouth that required stitches
Both suspects are still recovering after crashing their getaway vehicle
“You make any attempt to go towards that pistol and it will be the last thing you ever do”
The suspect’s vehicle went airborne, hitting one cruiser and injuring two pursuing officers
One officer patting down a parolee felt a handgun, prompting him to struggle to get a hold of his firearm
Our inability to talk about suicidal urges — and how prevalent depression and mood disorders are — can be a deadly taboo
LODDS dropped from 72 in 2011 to 48 in 2012, thanks in part to the widening use of body armor
Deputy Erick Gelhaus’s name was released based on an awareness that it was starting to circulate publicly
The police officers were treated at a local hospital for smoke inhalation and released shortly after
The suspect was killed and two other officers were wounded in the exchange of gunfire
The Arlington Police stated that the suspect had been taken into custody and that searches of the apartment were under way
Garland Shattuck swerved to avoid a spike strip, nearly running over an officer
Chief Allen Banks identified the gunman as Christopher Chase, 35, who died after crashing a stolen police car
The wounded officers remained hospitalized Saturday night, the chief said he prays for a full recovery
Two officers were stable and a third was in serious condition after an hours-long standoff
The officer went into emergency surgery and is expected to make a full recovery
Robbery suspects drove onto a median to avoid hitting the spike strip, striking Officer Keith Crenshaw
Given the company founders’ backgrounds and their unique technology, naturally GammaBrite focuses its efforts on public safety
Three children injured by shrapnel after bullet disintegrates on metal panel in front of weapon mount; child pulled trigger on motorcycle-mounted weapon
Police were responding to reports of an armed man, the suspect ran into the woods after wounding an officer
The officer was in serious condition after suffering stab wounds from a butcher knife, the suspect was fatally shot by police
From police-cruiser simulators to firearm accessories to communication services, this year’s expo has something for everyone
