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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
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
“These answers won’t come quickly and will still require a lot of our team’s efforts,” said an FBI spokesperson
A manhunt for the suspected shooter continued Monday
K-9 Loki was waiting in the patrol car’s kennel while Boone County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Rosenkranz was handling a traffic stop
The officer was in her patrol car when a stolen pickup rammed into the driver’s side of her car
During the exchange of gunfire, the suspects fired 13 rounds at Detective Richard Hershey who sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen
The officer survived a gunman’s ambush on Christmas Eve after a man shot him in the back
“This is insane,” she said. “What law enforcement is having to put up with and deal with now more than ever”
At one point, a group of protestors forced their way into the Capitol and used chemical agents and bear spray against officers
The officer was walking toward the vehicle to assist the driver when the driver flung open the car door and shot the LEO
Police1 asked LEOs to weigh in on COVID-19 vaccination mandates, ethical obligations and whether they will be vaccinated
Follow these tactical steps to improve officer safety on these dangerous calls
The suspect fought for the officer’s gun after reaching through the divider window
When the officer opened the police-car door, the cuffed suspect fired three shots
Traffic stops will always be dangerous, but you can reduce the risk
The shooting happened on Nov. 3 after “teams of armed” people allegedly targeted several cannabis dispensaries
Sgt. Robert Ramsey was 12-year veteran of the department
Surveillance video shows a man push the 72-year-old agent, sending him flying to the ground
The Tulsa Police Department’s random act of kindness helped a man get back on his feet
If you can’t be home on the holiday, do your best to carve out another day where your family gets 100% of you
Directing a person to show you their hands is inviting movement that strips you of a valuable threat cue
The deceased was identified as Sgt. Darrin Briggs
In a year that brought relentless challenges, these are the five events the P1 team and our readership viewed as having the most significant impact
At a time when so much is expected of police leaders, taking care of yourself is likely to be very low on your priority list
If you think so, you are out of your mind
A man believed to have been involved is wanted for questioning, police said
Our panel of experts discuss how SWAT teams should analyze training, operations and policies to remain ready to respond to complex challenges
Wisconsin officer Aaron Hintz is convinced his training prepared him to make a 54’ shot when lives were on the line
The empty NYPD van was destroyed
The dispatch unit was hit particularly hard, officials said