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Many police agencies have been affected by DDoS attacks in recent years
Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes referred to the Palm Springs cop killer as a “ticking time bomb” whose Facebook posts all but foretold his intention to murder
Responding to domestic violence calls for service is one of the most volatile and dangerous situations for police officers
Protective gear supplied after a cadet suffered fatal injuries while working on self-defense tactics
Whichever technique you may subscribe to, it is universally accepted to keep your finger off the trigger and indexed until ready to fire
Detective remembered surveillance images from tragedy as a familiar man walked by his car
The Nassau County Officer was killed Tuesday after getting shot in what had started out as a traffic stop near the Belmont Park racetrack
Officers have been ordered to switch from convenient and casual uniforms to formal ones to reduce impersonators
The Nassau County officer and a civilian were shot Tuesday at a location off the Cross Island Expressway
Suspect was killed early Sunday after setting his house ablaze and threatening officer’s life
Victoria Police says it takes the safety of its members seriously and is monitoring activity on the page
The video shows an officer trying to restrain an emotional resident who lives at the house that caught fire Friday.
A Florida sheriff said he will not give in on the issue, despite four lawsuits from inmates who want floss to be available in the jail commissary
After the trooper tried pulling the suspect’s vehicle over, she drove into the squad car and then into him
The officer died Thursday afternoon following a collision with an SUV that sent his cruiser into a utility pole
This video demonstrates the need to prepare yourself — through both range and dry fire practice — for a sudden armed attack
Sharpening your skills for conflict resolution begins with your mind and your mindset
Shooting appeared to be part of a domestic dispute
Joseph Olivieri left his vehicle to investigate a four-car crash on the Long Island Expressway when he was struck by a vehicle around 5 a.m
The ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent upon public approval of police actions
Being awake for 17-19 hours is the equivalent of having a BAC of .05, and at 24 hours without sleep, you’re cognitively the same as being intoxicated
Melissa Walthall has been charged with retaliation
Suspect bit an officer on the hand as he tried to keep her from shouting
To a very real extent, the ‘winner’ is determined by which side has the more effective negotiator
Suspect told his wife he wanted to shoot a cop early this morning in Stanton Heights, Pa.
Organization to create a standing $10,000 reward for informants when someone either shoots at or wounds a cop