Officer Safety
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The words and deeds of iconic LEOs in our history offer many priceless lessons for modern American cops
This incident serves as a stark reminder that officers are being actively targeted by violent criminals – here’s what you can do to stay safe
Doug and Jim also discuss issues related to marijuana legalization and stop and frisk
If the criminal element is on the freeway, chances are pretty good that someone from Border Patrol is likely to encounter it
Protecting your eyes doesn’t have to be expensive or cumbersome
Deputy Richard “Keith” Bellar died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville
Senate Majority Leader: Officers only have ‘something to worry’ about if conducting themselves improperly
The teen faces charges related to the death of off-duty Newark police officer William Johnson
If you are a retired cop — or plan on retiring from law enforcement — you must make a personal decision on whether or not you will carry a firearm as you are entitle to do under the ‘Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act’
Veteran trainer Chuck Humes says there’s a three-letter test for a successful tactic: SSS. Is it Simple, is it Sensible, is it Street-proven effective? If so, it just might SYA — Save Your A__!
Part One: The theory of multiple intelligences recognizes that not everyone learns information the same way and that training must be provided in several different ways to accommodate the various learning styles
If you routinely load and unload a weapon, be sure to carefully examine the top rounds which get fed repeatedly from a magazine
Officer Charles Armor, a 17-year-veteran, is listed in serious condition with internal bleeding and broken bones
Two separate Tenn. incidents involved shooting cops
His wounds were so serious that fellow officers didn’t wait for an ambulance
The suspect, who said he was holding a semi-automatic pistol in his hand concealed by a knit cap, pressed that cap against a teller’s head
Officer survival mindset is all about being properly prepared and knowing that all your equipment is good to go each and every time
Breckenridge Police Chief Larry Mahan said video evidence from a body-worn camera already has come in handy.
Although several Texas cities have laws banning texting while driving, House Bill 242 could take effect statewide
LA Sheriff’s Dept. will test the BodyGuard, which instantly deploys electrodes upon contact with assailant
Rasul McNeill-Thomas is being charged with first-degree murder in the death of Officer William Johnson
The first notices will go to members of the Minnesota Law Enforcement Association, saying they will be laid off next month
Illegal immigrants arrested for petty crimes won’t be held longer than necessary, even if Feds want them detained for possible deportation