Domestic Violence

Evolving police response to domestic violence calls

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Nicole Florisi, both a cop and counselor, discusses how law enforcement can improve response to domestic violence calls

NY state troopers shoot man who threatened them with bow and arrow

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The man ignored commands to drop the bow, police said

How the third largest sheriff’s department in the nation cut its background investigation time in half – without sacrificing quality

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eSOPH by Miller Mendel, Inc.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department adopted eSOPH to increase speed, access and the amount of information they are able to collect for each applicant for a more thorough profile

NYPD officer shot responding to domestic violence call

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The officer survived a gunman’s ambush on Christmas Eve after a man shot him in the back

Police: DC cop killed by wife in apparent murder-suicide

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Timothy Francis, 50, was a veteran detective in Washington, D.C.

2 NYPD officers shot, suspected shooter killed

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The officers are expected to recover

5 shot, 3 fatally in Houston domestic violence case

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The victims all appear to be related, police said

Mass. police get $463K grant for sexual assault, domestic violence work

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Police say the money will be used to provide specialized training for officers

Handcuffed man drowns after breaking free from cop during arrest

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The suspect managed to get away from his escorting officer and leap into the bay, officials said

Officials: Colo. LEO injured by intentional, head-on collision

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“The deputy was able to avoid the initial attempt by the suspect to strike his vehicle but was unable to avoid another action that resulted in the collision,” the sheriff’s office said

Police: Ala. detective killed by ex-boyfriend who violated protection order

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The suspect is charged with capital murder

Ohio officer, nonprofit help domestic violence victim start new life

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"We were able to wrap the arms of the city around her to make her life a little happier," Officer Anthony Roberts said

Study, Dallas police: Domestic violence incidents increased 12.5% this year

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A UT-Dallas study, using information submitted by Dallas police, found that domestic violence rates spiked at the start of the state's shelter-in-place orders

LA sheriff, county leaders clash over plan to check on children at risk of abuse during COVID-19

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Sheriff Alex Villanueva's proposed partnership with the Department of Children and Family Services was met with claims that deputy welfare checks would further endanger children