Officer Safety
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Knowing that they may need to take a bullet in their effort to save an innocent, police officers went to work each day wearing their body armor
Here are some selected examples of people who are with their families this Christmas because of the courage and decisive action of American police officers
Companies in the law enforcement realm commit vast amounts of time, energy, and capital toward ensuring that officers are safer
Shot fireworks at cops and firefighters as entertainment for hundreds of onlookers
A supervisor has the difficult job of winning the loyalty and trust of his officers, while also ensuring that laws and policies are followed when force is used
Bones were shattered and brain was swollen after a drunk driver hit him in 2009
Shot the officers while being escorted out of the store for petty theft
The San Francisco Police Department looked at 15 OIS incidents in the past five years — Police1 takes a close look at the results
Move in response to the May death of two officers shot by a teenager with an AK-47
Part two of a two-part series
At mid-year 2010, LEO deaths are up considerably compared last year
The New Year’s Day 2009 shooting was captured on video and has been viewed by millions of people
“You don’t die ’til God says you do!”
Likely linked to six prior booby trap attacks on law enforcement in Hemet, Calif.
Part one of a two-part series
Supervisors must assume a risk-analysis perspective when managing critical events and balance the need for immediate action against the consequences of acting prematurely
Oakland had the sixth-highest violent crime rate in the country in 2009 and the highest in California, according to preliminary FBI statistics
Police officers need to know night vision capabilities and understand the myths vs. facts for night vision technology
On dash cam recording, Officer Zachary Helm asks Officer Kelly Beemer, “Are you insane?” as he beat on the squad car in apparent frustration
Officer Kelly Beemer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a criminal investigation
Tried batter pursuers with stolen truck during 2007 chase
On the range, officers are not going to turn suddenly up-range and engage a live-fire target with a real firearm — this would be considered unsafe — but this possibility does exist on the street
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