Major Incidents in Law Enforcement History
Are you prepared to respond if essential buildings such as city hall, courthouses and police stations are overrun by protesters?
The Coffeyville raid of 1892 brought together the town’s marshal and civilians to battle the murderous Dalton gang
From hosting the annual Candlelight Vigil during National Police Week to promoting officer safety through its Destination Zero initiative, NLEOMF honors officers nationwide
Judge said prosecutor ‘faithfully performed his duty’ in connection with the grand jury proceedings
The story of women in law enforcement continues to evolve as police departments discover that female officers bring particular gifts and abilities to the profession
The United States Park Police — one of the nation’s oldest and most historic agencies — is an easily overlooked law enforcement agency with roots dating back to our first president
DOJ said cops violated free-speech rights, antagonized crowds and made it difficult to hold officers accountable
Trying to become more diverse despite the St. Louis suburb’s battered image and regional competition from better-paying police agencies
They have organized an effort to require police to wear body cameras
When “Wild Bill” left law enforcement, he exhibited symptoms of what was referred to in those days as “Warrior’s Heart” — now called PTSD
Planned a bomb attack targeting the Ferguson police chief and other officials
Man is accused of shooting two police officers during a protest in Ferguson
The uptick came during a four-year span that saw an overall decrease in violent crime reported by schools
Officer developed anxiety and depression after responding to the 2012 shooting rampage
All told, more than 60 Ferguson-related measures were introduced this session
Study of J. Edgar Hoover’s life reveals that he was one of the most successful leaders in law enforcement history, regularly demonstrated the following traits of great leadership
Dorian Johnson contends in his lawsuit filed last week that Officer Darren Wilson initiated the confrontation that ended in Brown’s Aug. 9 death
Over the past year, Obama has been called on to respond to what he referred to as the “slow-rolling crisis” of police relations with minority communities
In Ferguson, there were reports of two people being shot late Tuesday and early Wednesday, though it wasn’t immediately clear if the shootings were linked to the protests
Attorneys said some evidence had been overlooked in previous investigations
Seven-person St. Louis Civilian Oversight Board, which will make recommendations but cannot discipline officers
Battlefield first aid skills taught in TCCC training has already proven its worth
Malik Shabazz, the president of Black Lawyers for Justice, says his group also will conduct its own investigation into the death
Both attacks happened in March, one involving a white victim and black attackers, the other a black victim attacked by a white man
Two St. Louis men accused of planning to bomb protests have been indicted on federal charges
Attorney for the suspect expressed surprise Wednesday at audio of jail telephone calls in which his client appears to confess
Attorney insists that the man was beaten by police into wrongly confessing
Filed a federal lawsuit Monday against St. Louis County police and 20 of its officers, accusing them of violating the reporters’ civil rights
Bill that would have kept the names of cops secret for two months was inspired by last year’s events Ferguson
Three agencies will restrict their use of tear gas and other chemical agents on crowds as part of a lawsuit settlement with six protesters
The man accused of shooting two cops during a demonstration in Ferguson this month had nothing to do with the incident, his attorney said Wednesday
Missouri State Highway Patrol Capt. Ron Johnson said some journalists were repeatedly asked to return to sidewalks or safe areas for their own well-being
Man who posted Facebook comments threatening former Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson will avoid prison but has been ordered to stay off social media
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