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A segmented diagnosis is used for those who experience symptoms of complex traumatic events
Today, agencies and universities spend more time teaching officers how to address and manage prolonged stress
Derrick White will face 11 additional charges related to his alleged attack and escape
Trooper Paul Butterfield died in surgery; two suspects later taken into custody
Now that the standard is well established and there are dozens of choices for purchase, we decided to connect with four industry experts to get a handle on what’s new in .06 body armor
As infuriating as it may be, many agencies don’t outfit their officers with body armor, causing officers to choose between buying proper ballistic protection and putting food on the family table
Some of the new developments on the horizon include heat-resistant face paint, sponge-based body armor, and a new carrier design
Rene Loney, 49, was arrested and charged with menacing a police officer and criminal possession of a weapon
The man called 911 when he saw someone with a gun crawling under the police gates
The officer is expected to survive; SWAT is in contact with the gunman
The suspect overpowered Deputy Harrison Tolliver with a plastic comb several times in the neck, then stole his uniform
Officers pursued Garrett Nelson Brooks after he robbed a store and carjacked a person
The newest body camera is geared toward people in other professions with liabilities like delivery men and appraisers
In Police1 “First Person” essays, Police1 Members candidly share their own unique personal insights on issues confronting cops today, as well as opinions, observations, and advice on living life behind the thin blue line
The large man pushed the officer into something sharp, causing him to bleed ‘profusely’
The woman crashed into several vehicles in the cruiser before she was stopped and taken to be evaluated for mental illness
A suspect fired a sawed off shot gun, hitting both officers in the legs
Ryan Rivard was driving around 100 mph when he smashed into officer Tracy Liska’s squad car
Several men came across the cruiser in flames in a ditch and worked to get the officer to safety
Since 2012, cars opening doors and hitting cyclists are no longer considered collisions and aren’t counted
Today’s peace officer or concealed carry holder has the choice of some truly excellent pistols that are perfect for backup or off-duty carry
Police say because the gun was in a holster to accommodate an attached flashlight, the trigger was more accessible
The new generation of quick-on, quick-off WMLs offer extra visibility in a handy holster-fitted form
A sure recipe for disaster is putting a new piece of safety equipment into service without proper training — this is especially true of weapon-mounted lights
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