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Officers, for all their discipline and strength, are at greater risk of debilitating depression and suicide than the general public
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Gallup asked the question, ‘How much respect do you have for the police in your area — a great deal, some or hardly any?’ and the results were surprising
Armed suspect demanded officer’s car keys before cop opened fire
Suspect fell off bike after undisclosed incident, revealing a handgun when he stood, and a violent struggle ensued
The officer and a roadside assistant were helping a stranded motorist when a truck hit them both
Tactical Battle Swarming is a deliberately-structured, coordinated, strategic way to strike an adversary from all directions
Officer was mistaken for an armed assailant when he was shot over a fence
Self-proclaimed superhero took action when suspect punched window of car
Right-wing protesters threw stones and metal objects at police in Warsaw, leaving 3 officers hospitalized
Suspect was a military veteran believed to be in poor health
The officer and suspect were both shot in the exchange of gunfire Sunday afternoon
Few details were released about the alleged crimes, but 10 defendants are facing charges that carry a death penalty
The trooper suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is being treated at a hospital
The officer was killed when police responded to a report early Friday of shots being fired in a residential area
In the video, intended for internal release, the chief praises officers’ dedication and gives his full support to them
The officers were executing a search warrant when a dog confront them
Officer was shot 4 times by suspect who is still at large
Suspect screamed and kicked officers after stealing medical supplies from ER
Veteran pilot said he preferred the older helicopter because it was easier to maneuver
The 14-year veteran was on protective detail at the time
The officer was hit in the leg by one suspect, returned fire hit robber in ‘lower extremities’
Cop says he feared for his life when he fired, as the car charged toward him
Suspect kicked in the deputy’s door, ignoring her orders to stop
Mourners have made a make-shift memorial for the officers at the site of the crash
Police say they responded with pepper spray after a few of the demonstrators used wooden shields to confront officers
Both officers died on impact in the crash Saturday while looking for lost boy
The agent was hiking when he suffered a medical emergency
The officer found her in the master bedroom after a light sparked and engulfed the kichen