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In many cases, victims of domestic violence stay because they sense the ever-present specter of their death
Law enforcement agencies can secure grants to implement body-worn camera program funding; discover sources, tips and strategies for success
Follow the advice in these five quotes to enhance leadership of your officers and improve relationships in your community
Most LEOs across the country have the authority to make arrests even when off duty, but just because we can do something doesn’t mean we should
A compelling look into the stark realities faced by rural police officers through a rigorous five-year data collection effort
After attempts to perform a PIT maneuver did not stop the fleeing suspect, the suspect drove the vehicle into a yard, stepped out and pointed a gun at Huber Heights PD officers
The man struck the officers in the head with the machete and tried to grab an officer’s gun
As the man wrestled for the Fontana police officer’s gun, the officer’s partner shot the suspect once, freeing her from his grip
Law enforcement agencies must understand the potential pitfalls and mitigate them with policy, training and ethical guidelines
The group, calling itself “Rachel Corrie’s Ghost Brigade,” stated that it cut through a fence to gain access to the cruisers and set ten fires which spread to 15 vehicles
Sheriff Scott Rose of the Officer Down Memorial podcast discusses the unseen burdens of law enforcement careers, the importance of mental health resources, and his efforts to ensure fallen officers are remembered
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham outlines how LE and fire can cooperate effectively on scene
When good people get involved in high-risk, low-frequency events, you are much more likely to make a mistake; listen to learn why ongoing training is key for responders
Risk management expert Gordon Graham details how to combat the five reasons mistakes are made in public safety
Molly Winters’ journey with C.O.P.S. as a widow of a fallen LEO showcases her transformation from tragedy to advocacy, highlighting the organization’s role in her life
Listen to Molly Winters recount her transformative journey with C.O.P.S., from grieving widow of a fallen law enforcement officer to passionate advocate
The essential role of local police in early detection, containment and forensic investigation of CBRN threats
The officer had strategically positioned his vehicle to shield pedestrians from the ATV
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
Photographs provided by the police bureau show police cars in flames, including one next to a large propane tank
Officers and their families need training and education before the bullets are flying
How an officer responds should be based on both individual rights and officer safety
What should you do, and not do, when you arrive at a fire before the fire department.
Exposing the startling lack of consistency in police policies and standards across different states, from training requirements to pay scales
Some of the officers who rushed to the Charlotte neighborhood to rescue the first wave of downed officers were wounded as a second shooter began firing on them
“Who would think that you’re sitting inside your house on a Sunday, and for no reason, someone drives a vehicle right through your house, and immediately you’re getting hit by gunfire,” Sheriff Carmine Marceno recounted
“… The actions of those who pulled this motorist from the burning car demonstrates the importance...of people throughout Minnesota looking out for each other,” Lt. Jill Frankfurth stated
A deputy marshal can be seen pinning one of the suspect’s arms to a wall using a ballistic shield; the suspect then used his other hand to stab the officer in the back of the neck
Transforming corrections: The role of data-driven strategies and the human element in rehabilitation
Exploring how technology and personalized coaching methods can revamp corrections systems, reduce recidivism, and improve safety for correctional officers and inmates alike
The free event, designed to discourage teens from illegal street racing by providing a safe, controlled environment, was held at a Tulsa race track
Deputy Samuel Aispuro, 43, was sitting at a red light on a patrol motorcycle when he was shot; he was transported to the hospital in stable condition
A recent spate of LODDs requires immediate action against the rising incivility, failed criminal justice reforms and the mental health crisis that endanger police officers’ lives
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