Major Incidents in Law Enforcement History
History has shown that American citizens will eventually stand up to protect themselves
Bass Reeves, a U.S. deputy marshal in the western district of Indian Territory, took a warrant to arrest his son after he shot and killed his wife
A recent documentary features the words of the officers who responded to the shooting, as well as a multitude of recordings of 911 callers and radio transmissions made during the event. Here’s what we can learn
There haven’t been any specific threats, but NYPD officials say security will be heightened as a precautionary measure
Federal prosecutors said there was “strong evidence” the mob aimed to “capture and assassinate elected officials,” but the head of the investigation cautioned Friday that the probe is still in its early stages
The reviews will cover everything from whether the FBI adequately shared information with other agencies to how the Pentagon mobilized for the Jan. 6 crisis
Chief Art Acevedo says the officer entered the Capitol and will likely face charges
Cellphone video showed an angry mob dragging the officer down the steps of the Capitol
During the inauguration the FBI will operate a round-the-clock command post at headquarters and at its 56 field offices
“Dear Officer, I’m Emma and I’m 10 years old,” the letter begins. “When I saw the video about people crushing you with a door I almost cried”
Robert Sanford is accused of being the man seen on video throwing an extinguisher that hit three officers at the Capitol riot
A former NYPD commissioner and Houston’s Chief of Police joined calls to investigate why law enforcement was unprepared for the events of Jan. 6
Since last week, the FBI has opened 170 case files and received more than 100,000 pieces of digital media
The two Rocky Mount Police Officers say they didn’t see or participate in any violence
Hundreds of notes from community members and staffers popped up in the tunnel between the Capitol and House office buildings
Federal officials pushed back on earlier statements that the FBI was caught off guard
Experts say the threat of explosives remains a primary concern for law enforcement ahead of next week’s inauguration
When does a public employee’s First Amendment rights give way to an employer’s right to suspend or terminate the employee?
Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief and U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms Terry Gainer discusses the unique issues facing Capitol police officers
Last week’s events at the Capitol have lent momentum to a longstanding effort for D.C. to gain direct authority over its National Guard
The FBI released photos of dozens of men believed to have assaulted Capitol and federal police officers
Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said in a statement Monday that officials have “comprehensive, coordinated plans” in place
A public building protest should not surprise any police leader, especially when organizers clearly state that as their intent
An internal FBI bulletin warned, as of Sunday, that the nationwide protests may start later this week and extend through Biden’s Jan. 20 inauguration
There are also investigations into social media activity of Capitol Police officers
By learning to recognize the phases of the Terrorist Attack Cycle, you may be able to break the cycle before plans are finalized and lives are lost
Agencies are determining if off-duty officers who traveled to DC played a role in the violent Capitol siege
Decisions to use force, especially deadly force, are unquestionably the most critical an officer will ever make
A rioter beats the officer with an American flag as the officer is pulled into a crowd
Officer Eugene Goodman is being hailed a hero after he lured an angry crowd away from the open Senate chambers
In a letter to acting secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser asked for a “pre-disaster declaration”
The officer, Howard Liebengood, was 51
Officials are working to determine exactly what role the officers played
