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During a “shoot/don’t shoot” training session in Florida, a live round somehow made it into the training area — a cardinal sin for trainers and safety officers
Georgia Police Officer Patrick Shaver is hoping the documentary will show the difficulties that come with using deadly force in the line of duty
It is our responsibility to assess the risks to ourselves, fellow officers and others, before placing ourselves in jeopardy to save a single life
The new lawsuit is a nearly 150-page compendium of complaints
Deer rifle with scope leveled at police as suspect approached
A confrontation ended when an officer shot and killed a man who charged at police with a machete
There are plenty of tactics we keep on the shelf that we should be routinely using on everyday calls
Deontay Cochran is being held in Montgomery County Jail
Milwaukee police are trying to find a man who nearly ran over a bike patrol officer
Officers were treated for lacerations to the face and head, among other injuries
Both were travelling westbound responding to a call for backup
Video explains common myths fueled by Hollywood about officer-involved shootings
Austin police said threats poured in after an officer shot and killed a dog
We can deal professionally, ethically, and legally with the criminals’ actions and still respect the intrinsic value of his or her life
Officer Eder Loor, 28, emerged from surgery late afternoon Tuesday
22 firearms, 500 rounds of ammunition, police scanner, tear gas found with body
The wounded officer, who was federally deputized, was a primary investigator into the Booby Hill Gang
Shots were fired before the officer was wounded
Two computer attacks caused more than $5,000 damage
Neighbors told police the man assaulted a woman who was bleeding and crying for help
Deputy was thrown off his motorcycle while escorting President Barack Obama’s motorcade
Police did not know if the suspect was still alive after an overnight fire in the building
Chief killed, 4 other officers shot while serving search warrant
State police and officers from at least four departments have responded to a home near Portsmouth
Shooter believed to be holed up inside an apartment in Modesto
Felon ‘showed his disregard for life’
Jimmy Lee, 26, is back on his feet since being struck by a vehicle last year
The more powerful bullets would have gone through the officers’ vests
There are countless individuals and organizations now poised to be ‘the tipping point’ when it comes to reducing line of duty deaths and injuries caused from roadways
