Officer Safety
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While police work is unique in many ways, the solution to resolving the problem of unhappiness is universal
With a few additions, the Glock 43 becomes a great defensive pistol package that is an amazing backup or pocket carry
Multiple Attack Counter Terror Action Capabilities — or MACTAC — is a blend of USMC fire-team tactics and current Police active shooter tactics
Man refused to obey instructions, ran at cops and shouted, “Give it to me!”
Inez Marie Melo, 49, allegedly left half-dead roses, threatening note on department cruiser
Report says PDs must confront overt and unconscious racial bias, finds numerous non-fatal officer-on-officer confrontations
The penalty for inattentional blindness can be incredibly high
This ill-advised piece of legislation was drafted in the aftermath of the death of Sean Bell outside a Queens, New York strip club in November 2006
There were 158 threats and attacks against law enforcement rangers in national parks in 2009
Investigation ongoing
The officer, whose name has not been released, was taken to Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque, where he was treated and released
Police officers are not exempted from laws designed to support and serve crime victims
The San Antonio PD helicopter, Blue Eagle, plays an important role in the city’s policing, but it was able to assist in only about a third of all pursuits
Police were looking for a murder suspect — a camera crew for the A&E reality series “The First 48" captured footage of the raid
Mass. Chief says she’d prefer her job to remain as “part time” in order to buy squad cars, hire cops, and increase training
Described as a gas can rigged with a wire, the device was set to go off if someone opened the door on the ground floor of a three-story building
Officials say a Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy was responding to call when a vehicle pulled into his path
Many parents just don’t know how to deal with an unruly or uncooperative child — all too often, that responsibility falls to police
Insufficient funds are hindering the fight against spillover violence from Mexican drug wars
