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Amid the threat posed by a man armed with a Katana, officers demonstrate exceptional de-escalation skills
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A man is facing a slew of charges after a traffic stop turned into a violent struggle
Authorities are investigating how the operation went so wrong, leaving 2 agents dead
A study of 34 U.S. cities found a 30% spike in homicides in 2020 compared to 2019
“The officers are angry, and I don’t blame them,” said the Capitol Police union chairman
Officer Jeffrey Smith is one of two police officers who took their own lives in the aftermath
Two people were taken to a hospital with severe burns, police officials said
An NYPD spokesperson said the officer “is in a lot of pain” but expected “to make a full recovery”
Officers of varied skill levels can use ZOLL’s Mobilize Rescue kits to treat victims or even themselves, bridging the gap until EMS arrives
Shocking helicopter video shows the deputy flying over the hood of the car
The suspect runs down a hallway as officers shoot at him and is ultimately detained by a SWAT team
Disturbing video showed the suspect pinning an officer into a doorway with the officer’s shield
“We’re getting hit hard in our communications bureau, as well as our patrol division.”
The sheriff’s office said the injuries aren’t considered “life-ending,” but both deputies have a long road to recovery
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Deputy Adam Gibson and K-9 Riley died in a shootout that also left the suspect dead
President Trump signed an executive order Monday that makes it easier for federal law enforcement officers to qualify for LEOSA and also expands concealed carry rights to federal judges and prosecutors
10 officers were injured during the event, officials said
Police officers who responded to the Jan. 6 siege at the Capitol have shared harrowing details of their experiences
The free event on Jan. 28 aims to find ways to improve officer safety and reduce risk on the roads
Cellphone video showed an angry mob dragging the officer down the steps of the Capitol
Police officials said the officer is expected to fully recover
The officer was working a paid detail at Target when he tried to stop a man from stealing kitchen appliances
“For them to risk their lives to pull him out — there is no award or enough thank yous,” the man’s wife said
“I ordered the subject to stop and drop the weapon. He continued to walk toward me.”
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Officials say the animal tried to approach the deputy even after a warning shot, leaving the deputy with “no other option”
Police say the woman was “seconds away” from being burned alive
A combination of factors enabled talking down an agitated subject in possession of two knives
Lance Cpl. Melton Gore is the agency’s second duty death in as many weeks
“I’ve never had a scene like this”
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