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Five officers were named Law Enforcement Officers of the Year for their actions that day
The cruiser was struck from the rear by a commercial work vehicle; the tow truck driver pulled her out moments before flames erupted from the driver’s cabin
Officers heard gunfire and the sound of bullets passing by them; police said it’s unclear if the precinct was targeted
Deputy Caitlin Emanuel, who is expected to recover, was shot in the leg
Officer Crystal Sepulveda, 29, was struck three times – once in the face, left calf and left toe; the bullet shattered her cheek and exited through her ear
One suspect was arrested last year for possession of a loaded gun; he was later released on his own recognizance
The CBS special, “Code Blue: Officers in crisis,” takes a deeper look at what the department can do to provide better mental health support for officers
The 25-year-old agent had just left a ticket on a van when the driver and his friend got out of the vehicle, confronted and then assaulted the agent
The data speaks for itself
Motor cops have one of the most dangerous jobs in one of the most dangerous professions. Proactive measures can help mitigate those dangers
Officer Crystal Sepulveda, 29, was shot in her face and her foot and is expected to survive
Officers are investigating if the man threatened the cop for the “Orbeez Challenge,” where participants record themselves targeting or firing water pellets at people
Chief denounced the behavior and commended the officer who acted inline with the department’s policy to intervene
Police Chief David Smith ID’d the slain officer as Anthony Mazurkiewicz, a 29-year veteran, during a press conference with tears in his eyes
Instead of training for that perfect repetition with a completely compliant partner, let’s challenge our students with a “what next” frame of thought
Hosted by NLEOMF, the summit will share recommendations to improve vehicle and roadside safety throughout the country
“For anybody out there that says they get plenty of time off, they get plenty of rest, I call bull----. It’s not true. It’s not sustainable.”
Police had responded to the fast-food restaurant after the child’s father brandished a gun at employees working the drive-thru window
Lawsuit contends conditions in the jail demonstrate a willful, wanton disregard for the safety of officers, inmates and the public
“I don’t wanna die,” the woman cries. “I got you sweetheart ... You’re OK. You’re not gonna die,” Officer Doug Richards says
CARFAX for Police’s 29 billion vehicle records power a suite of investigative tools that support rapid case resolution
Current police officers are invited to participate in an online survey to share their perceptions of working with individuals with mental illness
Daniel Vasquez joined the North Kansas City Police Department in July 2021
A discussion about the pros and cons of law enforcement adopting a fire service shift model
The Axon Signal Sidearm uses a magnet to detect when an officer’s firearm has been removed, which then activates their body camera
The officer, who was shot in his upper body, was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
Sheriff Raphael Washington says the clinic helps both officers and teenagers
Chief Steve Mylett says someone put out a bounty on his officers’ heads
The number of firearm and traffic-related fatalities has increased, according to NLEOMF’s mid-year report
Both the bombs exploded and injured those who opened them, but neither victim was the man’s intended target
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