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The first-line supervisor holds a unique position to guide and protect their team in ways unmatched by anyone else in the department
When it comes to setting up, clearing and training to clear patrol rifle malfunctions, we need to go in depth on how to clear the problem instead of labeling it
The complex realities of animal rescues in confined spaces
Two gang members were said to be “lying in wait” to target police in an attempt to gain street credit for their gangs
The two officers who were seated in the patrol vehicle at the time of the crash and wearing their seat belts were transported to hospital
P7 Saves launches with the story of Officer Jordan Robison who survived multiple gunshot wounds during a vehicle takedown of an attempted murder suspect
It was not immediately clear what caused the explosion, but it happened during a training with the Orange County sheriff’s bomb squad
How to make weapon retention drills as realistic as possible
“It’s never too early to plan your law enforcement retirement, but it’s also never too late.”
Don’t worry, this challenge isn’t a huge time commitment, but you will see big improvements in your skills and mindset
Whether it’s a compact car for fuel efficiency or an SUV equipped for tactical operations, each police vehicle type serves a unique role within the broader mission of public safety and law enforcement
The state trooper’s SUV rear-ended a staged Bethel FD fire truck that had responded to a separate crash on I-89
While a deputy was searching a vehicle, the driver got into the car and drove off with the deputy still inside; after the man did not heed instructions to stop, the deputy shot him, causing the car to crash
Uvalde’s independent investigation did acknowledge some failures, including communication problems, poor training for live shooter situations and lack of available equipment
Discover how LMPD’s Wellness Unit’s framework paved the way for officer support and agency resilience following a 2023 active shooter incident at the Old National Bank
With the benefit of hindsight, I can share that my physical training regimen allowed me to retire physically, legally and emotionally undefeated after a career full of challenges
A session at IACP’s Officer Safety and Wellness Conference will explain how understanding physiological responses to stress and trauma is critical to cultivating a culture of wellness in law enforcement
The new instructor program is tailored for police and other first responders seeking to teach their communities how to Stop the Bleed
Investigators are still trying to determine how the suspect obtained pepper spray; the deputy was in possession of her department-issued pepper spray, stun gun and service weapon after the escape
The inmate was being transported back to the correctional center when he created a disturbance in the back of a cruiser; when the deputy checked on him, he pepper sprayed the deputy
Understanding the behavior and ideology of sovereign citizens is crucial for ensuring the safety of law enforcement officers, especially during traffic stops
Deputy Charles Rivette was killed and another deputy was seriously injured; Deputy Rivette was an 18-year veteran of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
The choice of technology investments must reflect not just the vision of leadership but also the insights and needs of the officers on the ground
K-9
"[K-9 Leo] will never be forgotten, and he will stay in the hearts of all of us in the [Marion County Sheriff’s Office],” PIO Valerie Strong said
Video shows bystanders throwing objects at a group of officers as they struggle to handcuff a detainee
About 30% of all assaults on Minnesota police occurred during domestic disturbance responses
How law enforcement agencies from California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and Alaska are joining forces to address critical public safety issues and advocate for meaningful legislative reform
Tune in for tomorrow’s all-new episode, where host Jim Dudley talks with Brian Marvel about the formation of the West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition
Uncover the power of accurate skill evaluation to safeguard true competency and minimize risks