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Jim and Doug discuss the ways in which the real cops and the “mall cops” can be better partners in fighting crime
A new study authored by the Crime Prevention Research Center digs deep into the data during a period that ‘bookends’ the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson
For police officers, Thanksgiving can be a pretty busy time
Let ‘em call you Tackleberry if they like, because when the ___ hits the fan, you are The One they’ll look to for help!
Officer Jennifer Sebena of the Wauwatosa Police Department was killed in the line of duty, not because she was a police officer, but in spite of the fact that she was a police officer
Officer Michael Levay had a graze wound to his back but was able to return fire, killing the suspect
Sergeant Brian Krei is suing 21-year-old Branden Plummer for pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses
Suspect was handcuffed in the back of the idling cruiser when he somehow climbed into the front and started driving
The fire department responded to the scene and used a Jaws of Life extrication tool to remove the driver from the vehicle
Police said Saturday that more than 30 petrol bombs were thrown at officers, along with ball bearings, fireworks and bricks as they responded to clashes
Termination will be effective immediately after the violation is sustained
“Tonight, we’re just grateful that these three officers will be going home to their families,” said Mayor Bloomberg
Police have released images of the man killed by police following a two-hour standoff
The medical examiner ruled the death as complications of multiple blunt force injuries
Anti-social behavior, mental illness, and an obsession with “paying back” society for wrong doing seems to be the pattern for these active shooters
Details of why the collision occurred are still unclear
Officer Chris Yung was killed Monday on his way to a traffic crash when his motorcycle collided with a minivan
Police say the officer and his wife and children were getting ready to leave for Sunday lunch when they discovered a bomb under the family car
The shooting that occurred as people gathered to watch fireworks to celebrate the New Year, authorities said
The officer, who has not been named, entered the burning apartment and pulled at least one person to safety
Suspect is charged with several crimes including one count of attempted first degree murder, four counts of attempted second degree murder
Police officials said Thursday the city was 1 homicide away from the 500 mark. Hours later, a man was fatally shot
Gunfire erupted Friday morning by a man being held at the station, 3 officers expecting quick recovery
He maintains that the shooting range failed to properly maintain and position the targets
The number of on-duty deaths declined about 20 percent in 2012 after rising previous 2 years
The deputy “suffered an injury to his lower leg and foot when his weapon unintentionally discharged at the scene”
72 officers were killed criminally in 2011, highest number since 1995, say statistics
