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A roundup of the biggest stories impacting law enforcement in 2022
Whether aimed or not, it is clear that firearm assaults can be much faster than the time needed for an effective response
More police officers recently lost their lives because of a knowing disregard for our collectively agreed-upon firearm safety measures
“I got the feeling I needed to search the subject again.”
The proposals include making any crime against a police officer because of his or her police status a hate crime
While attempting to detain the suspect, a U.S. Marshals Service deputy was hit by the hammer three times
At least four officers were hurt, including Chief of Department Terence Monahan, and 37 people were arrested, police said
A man who allegedly poured accelerant on an unmarked cop car suffered burns himself in the process
Officers around the country are experiencing the pain their decision to be a cop is now causing their loved ones
The deputy quickly clears a gun malfunction and fires several rounds at the knife-wielding suspect when he fails to comply
An activist’s call for cops to live within the communities they police has received millions of views online
The slain officer, who has not yet been named, was fatally shot after a pursuit
All cops should embrace the concept of ‘random irregularity’ while on patrol
The two officers were killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call
Two officers were trying to arrest a suspect in a Bronx neighborhood amid a growing crowd
The shooting left two dead, including the gunman, and at least four others injured
An agency culture must prioritize the safety of the officer and the protection of innocent persons over making arrests
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“We have lost two brave public servants who sought only to keep peace in our City,” said McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez
Chief James Craig said the videos were released promptly to address rumors about the shooting
The man had shot at deputies during a daylong standoff after the officers responded to a sexual assault call
Footage shows LEOs shooting a man having a behavioral crisis after he suddenly drew a weapon
Officer Scott Hutton was shot through the front door of his colleague’s residence after knocking on it
Video shows the man trip and fall before getting up and continuing to run after picking up a gun from the ground
The shooting led to a standoff, during which flames were seen rising from the home the suspect had barricaded himself in
“Quite frankly, this is not sustainable,” Deputy Chief Chris Davis said at a briefing
It is highly likely that if someone gets your duty firearm ‒ for any reason ‒ that person will kill you
Police records show the suspect threatened to kill Sgt. Craig Johnson when he was first arrested in 2006
Officer Cory Radke found one dog sitting frozen on the couch, while firefighters found another under a bed
You are looking down the muzzle of a semi-automatic pistol held by a man at point-blank range, what will you do next?
A man slipped out of handcuffs and fired an officer’s gun from inside the back of a patrol car in the underground sally port
The suspect is charged with capital murder
A spike in recent shootings has left dozens dead, including young children
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