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Blast exposure is an occupational hazard for tactical officers, and it’s important to know the risks and take steps to address them
Dallas Police added an explosive threat neutralization tactic that doesn’t expose a single cop and is almost guaranteed to end the siege
Statistics vary, but one report states as many as 25 percent of LEOs in the U.S. have issues with alcohol
The latest models are great advancements, but there’s still some work to do
Jahmell Crockam was convicted of murdering Patrolman Christopher Matlosz
Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper Lowell Russell, 39, continues to recover
Part Two: It is your right and responsibility to question and know the qualifications of your trainer
Part One: Once training needs have been identified the next logical question becomes how to deliver the material
A fleeing suspect opened fire and a bullet struck Officer Del Pearson
Officers state techniques necessary for safety; critics claim too invasive
The camera module, about the size of a felt-tip marker, is connected to a wallet-size controller module that is carried on a belt or clipped to clothing
Another firefighter was critically injured after van allegedly veered off road, around barriers
Man says says he’s never been to New York or attended an Occupy event
Man, 26, killed as he reportedly attempted to strike an officer with a baton
Reputed mobster is tied to six homicides that had gone cold
The 24-year-old Sgt. was expecting a son to be born in August
The choice of weapon will reflect the values and belief systems of the person carrying the weapon
Two officers opened fire when the suspect accelerated toward one of them
Brandon Bradley killed Deputy Barbara Pill after she pulled him and a passenger over in connection with theft
A message by an apparent protester said they won’t make a difference if they don’t kill a cop or two
15-year-old was believed to have made comments to neighbors ‘that he was bent on violence’
New documents on the on-duty killing of a Phoenix police sergeant in October have been obtained
Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper Lowell Russell was spared a fiery death
It’s not perfect practice that makes perfect, but the willingness to make mistakes in the pursuit of perfection
Responders faced the most difficult decision of their careers — help dying officer or restrain his attacker
Ex-officer insisted the woman never said no and never resisted
Sections that police have argued would violate privacy if released will stay sealed