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Even the deep-in-the-weeds political analysts are befuddled at the outcome of this election, so it’s no small thing to offer predictions, but let’s give it a shot
The NLEOMF says that ambush attacks on police officers have increased by 167 percent this year — here are some thoughts on how to win these deadly encounters
Planning ahead and understanding the limitations of your environment can help you make a rapid response decision that may save an officer’s life
Suspect’s troubled passed emerges as mourners pack a civic center in honor of Deputy Scott Ward
After a day fueled by drinking and filled with violence, suspect told girlfriend he wouldn’t go down easy
You sort of have to forget everything you think you already know when you hear the word — uh, acronym — TASER
The three year veteran had parked his motorcycle to speak to a driver when the truck struck him
Authorities are investigating how a man committed to mental institutions twice was able to obtain a gun
The deputies were overcome by the fumes that had been released from the hazardous material
Officers reportedly saw the suspect brandish a gun and struggled to wrest it from him before shots were fired
Gunfire erupted Friday after Michael Jansen pulled a handgun on Deputy Scott Ward and his colleagues outside of Jansen’s home
Both deputies were transported to USA Medical Center in Mobile, where Deputy Scott Ward was pronounced dead
Protesters responded to 500 riot police by hurling sticks, stones and gasoline bombs
Officer J.J. Garcia, who discharged his duty weapon in the incident, was not injured
To the judge, the blogger’s internet witticisms were worth a trial for criminal solicitation to commit murder, terroristic threats, and harassment
Special agent issued a statement saying the agency had concluded its investigation and found no evidence to suggest shooter had any help
The officer stopped pursuit to call dispatch when the suspect turned around to ram the cruiser
Researchers were able to shoot tiny glass beads at the material, which effectively stopped bullets in their paths
When we’re behind the wheel, our attention should be focused on our driving, not on a glowing rectangular screen
Suspect is being held on suspicion of homicide, the attempted murder of a police officer and armed robbery
Using kinesthetic awareness (KA) correctly, with proper coaching, will greatly increase the conscious and subconscious understanding
An additional 53 officers died in accidents, and 54,774 officers were assaulted in the line of duty
Investigators believe the rotator blades touched of a chopper that was landing and one that was taking off
Federal study used input from officers on the street to examine how agencies comply with policies
Customers bring in guns and ammunition is replaced with rubber bullets
Suspect told judge that the cop was the ‘idiot that ran in front of the truck’
They argue state officials caused cop’s death by allowing his alleged killer to roam the streets when he should have been behind bars
The suspect opened fire as the officer approached the vehicle which had been stopped in the roadway
The beat cop is the backbone of our profession and the backbone of every law enforcement agency
Police admit it’s easy to be distracted while driving, and those distractions cause many traffic accidents police respond to every day
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