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With the rise in both internal and external threats, the traditional methods of weapon storage and management are becoming obsolete
The threat to officer safety posed by sovereign citizens is well known. Here’s how to be safe and professional during an encounter
Sovereign citizens fancy themselves outside of the laws of the land and don’t recognize the legitimacy of the U.S. government
“As a former transit cop, I understand number one how dangerous these tunnels are,” Adams said
The chaotic incident led to a gunfight, police pursuit and standoff
A Vermont state trooper had a front-row seat to a harrowing rollover crash
Mayor Ted Wheeler said the contract aims to help retain officers and improve accountability
When officers repeatedly practice drawing their gun without moving their head or feet, what are they likely to do when an offender suddenly produces a weapon at close range?
A woman stole and crashed a cop car before running off, police said
A man-on-the-run accused of shooting a deputy was fatally shot Wednesday by a homeowner whose house he tried to break into, police said
Deputy Neil Adams was working an extra security job when a suspect got control of his gun, police said
Deputy Constable Neil Adams was working off-duty security at the mall
The pursuit began when a man refused to pull over for traffic violations
The man fatally shot Lt. Aaron Allan when Allan came to his aid after a car crash
Suspects can easily ambush an officer on foot
A man told the little boy to fire at officers after an incident at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Utah
A patrol officer and dispatcher were treated for minor injuries
Officer Colin Ledbetter continues to impress
The Guard would provide assistance at traffic control checkpoints, authorities said
The incident happened following a dispute at a McDonald’s drive-thru
Neuroscientist explains how brain anatomy and physiology influence decision-making in the stressful situations police officers regularly face
Officer Nicholas Vella died and a second officer was injured in the crash-landing
Dashcam video captured a serious crash where the trooper had been standing just seconds earlier
The incident began with a report of a man holding a woman hostage
The anonymous trooper said the governor violated her numerous times while assigned to his private security detail
The video shows the gunman luring the officer toward the door of a home where a woman reportedly had been shot
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the suspect opened fire on deputies, forcing them to return fire
Our society cannot expect any reasonable person to put their life on the line without significant guarantees in terms of their compensation, benefits, personal liability and physical well-being
“Like his partners, he is an example that police officers are ordinary people who are called upon to do extraordinary things and they often do, risking everything,” said NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell
Council member Ann O’Brien says a drone program can provide tactical help to resolve situations like the one last week that left five cops shot and four more wounded
Frantic bodycam video shows Officer John Rose helping three swimmers board his boat, one of whom sadly died
The institute asks first responders to report incidents and plans to analyze the data
Two officers were monitoring traffic when a tire detached from a passing truck
