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In rural areas where a beat can cover hundreds of square miles and backup is far away, a cop’s patrol rig is a shelter, shed and toolbox
Drownings can happen in any body of water, at any time of the year, anywhere in the country
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“The arrest ended up being the best thing that ever happened to me, honestly,” said Thomas Smith
“His presence is irreplaceable, and his memory unforgettable,” the department said of Lt. Joel Ruff
Officer Brett Morava and Lt. Glenn McCune have used an AED not once, but twice to save lives in the last few years
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“The most stressful call in my career.”
Young McKenna Delarosa and her mom surprised Officer Jerrid Riley with “a heartwarming reunion,” police said
A sergeant recounts his emotions after responding to calls where he could not save a life
Drug overdoses now surpass deaths from car crashes, guns, and flu and pneumonia
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Det. Michael Dion was the Chicopee Police Department’s longest serving officer
Sgt. Dominic Guida was remembered for his dedication and sense of humor
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Recruit Ronald Donat experienced a ‘medical emergency’ on his first day of physical training
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Although the two officers never met, they “will forever be connected,” police said
Deputy Trey Copeland said he was feeling unwell after the pursuit and later died
Michael Sillman was also working as the police chief of Grant Town, West Virginia
Sgt. Joseph Deccio, 38, was a 15-year veteran of the department
A chest seal is indicated for penetrating trauma victims to restore or maintain the ability for the patient to breathe through the normal route
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The woman was in her car when she retrieved the knife, officers instantly broke open a passenger side window and applied pressure to her wound
The officer had opened the door of a suspect’s vehicle when a powdery substance wafted out
The officers were praised for being “calm, cool and collected”
Lt. Adam Gustafson had been with the department for over 10 years
Fire and EMS rendered first aid on scene, but the unnamed officer was later pronounced dead at the hospital
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