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The risks of injury to a police officer’s eyesight are present almost any time they are working, not just when qualifying with a firearm
Police officers should absolutely wear sunglasses, here’s why
Officer Marquis Moorer had stopped by his apartment for a bite to eat when the shooter approached him, officials said
There are several circumstances where your patrol car can effectively be used to stop a deadly threat
Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said the new plan combines “effective policing” with other approaches to strengthen community relationships
Three people are now facing attempted murder charges
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It is predictable that you will encounter used needles even when you’re not searching anyone
Police said the man had twice before been charged with assaulting officers
COVID-19 infections all but doubled the losses, while “struck by” fatalities are up 138% over similar deaths in 2020
The involved technicians have been removed from the field, said Police Chief Michel Moore
“We train for responding to an active shooter event, not being part of one,” the fire chief said
Two groups clashed over the weekend, leading police to declare an unlawful assembly
The suspect opened fire from the motel balcony on police officers, authorities said
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The city has not reached 300 killings more quickly in a single year since at least the 1970s
Officer Ashley Haarmann was out hiking when she fell from a “treacherous” path, police said
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When processing applicant background investigations, law enforcement agencies may need to adhere to CJIS standards and other regulations to ensure compliance with privacy, security and recordkeeping legal requirements
Police Chief David Reynoso said officers were unable to respond to several calls because of the vandalism
The agent was struck in his tactical vest and is expected to survive, FBI officials said
A nine-hour standoff in Texas led to the death of Sgt. Josh Bartlett
Sgt. Josh Bartlett served as the commander of the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office tactical unit
“The detonation was so powerful that it deployed the squad car’s airbags,” Milwaukee Police said
The officer was hospitalized with multiple facial fractures
“Timing was very much on my side that day,” said Cpl. Allan Ervin
In the video, a man uses his bare hands to push a note into the meal that reads, “Hope that sh** tastes good”
Traffic fatalities are on the rise and COVID-19 continues to be the leading cause of duty deaths
An encounter with a naked subject presents an unpredictable and dangerous call, although very rare
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