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Domestic violence calls are chaotic and dangerous, not only for victims and children, but for also for responding officers
Operatives’ actions range from asking a very embarrassing question of the candidate as they pass to triggering a shoving match in the crowd
Here are five things you should know about the suspect at the center of an ongoing crime spree
Suspect threw several pipe bombs at officers, took off on foot before being arrested
After saving his father, girlfriend, baby and others, he drowned in his basement
Youth had removed the orange tip and placed tinfoil inside it to make a loud ‘bang’
We cannot prevent natural disasters with police work — we can only respond to them — and this is something we are not used to
A reporter was doing a live report when a nearby home started smoking
Three months and several surgeries later, the officer relives the gun battle that almost killed him
The officer contends his stun gun went off by accident while he was showing it to a group of students
No matter what night (or day) it is, the totality of the circumstances dictates what you will do when you encounter someone with something that looks like a gun
Two flooded NJ towns set off frantic rescue, as first responders are moved to neighboring businesses
The woman, who was rescued from a creek, said she feared the wild ducks would be killed in the storm
Suspect was arrested for two counts of felony battery on a police officer after kicking the officer in the chest
Fatal car accident leaves colleagues reminiscing the veteran’s career
The incident began when an officer made a traffic stop and a man fled the scene
The negative trainers — such as routine or foolish peers — are relentless in their training and it can only be countered by good training and coaching
He says they would be useful to show investigators and public what happened during certain incidents
Where you place your badge — at your beltline or hanging from your neck — may directly affect your chances of surviving when you’re confronted by a responding officer
Suspect was apprehended before he may have jumped onto the freeway, risking the lives of motorists below
20-year-old had modified sniper rifle, other weapons; arrested for OUI, other charges may be pending
Officer gets brunt of damage when he intercepts moose and other vehicle
Darrell Fuller said he fatally shot Officer Arthur Lopez as the cop approached him during a traffic stop Tuesday
During Thursday’s ceremony, the officer publicly shook the civilian’s hand and thanked him for his fast response
The officer told investigators he approached four men in private zone to see ask why they were there
The Bronx cab driver says he’d probably be dead if not for the heroic officer
Although there are no rules in a gunfight, there are simple things you can do to help prepare yourself for that fight of your life
Although there are no rules in a gunfight, there are simple things you can do to help prepare yourself for that fight of your life
Five local officials are urging the DA to stop the circulation
The suspect tried to flee in his car, dragging the officers behind him
The suspect is accused of killing a policeman who suspected he had been involved in a hit-and-run car accident on Tuesday.