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When policing in a crowd, employ tactics that are well-trained, effective and consistently present you in a positive light
Preparing for an all-options response to a multiple-person attack requires a commitment to training beyond the sporadic defensive tactics sessions
Small-town police departments turn to grant funds to address the challenges of limited resources, personnel shortages and technology gaps
Where discretionary time and tactical circumstances permit, giving a warning before using force is essential
The suspect fled as several officers opened fire but was arrested after a 45-minute search, police said
During an active shooter event or other act of mass violence, getting eyes on the scene is essential for command decisions
The gunman faces two counts of attempted murder, officials said
A riot has many moving parts and to quell one, police must have many moving options
The officers were in an SUV when the pedicab approached
A Bronx man faces up to 20 years in prison for throwing a Molotov cocktail at parked NYPD vehicles in June
Three legal principles everyone in law enforcement should know and understand
Bodycam video of Chicago police fatally shooting a man who stabbed a sergeant is a brutal reminder of the dangers officers face
At least 8 people were arrested and three officers suffered minor injuries, police said
Frankly, I’m frequently disappointed by the traffic directing I observe as a motorist
NYPD officers made about 30 arrests Tuesday night
6 takeaways from the Army Field Manual doctrine on readiness and sleep cops can use to reduce fatigue
New project looks at how officers can balance the need for accessing critical data while driving safely to an incident
Crowds turned violent overnight after police shot and killed a knife-wielding man Monday
Distance from backup and trauma care are the perils of rural policing
Innovative thinking is helping bomb squads render pipe bombs safe and secure valuable evidence
The FBI said Sunday that it’s investigating the fire that damaged dozens of ballots
The defensive move to counter the front kick not only turns the tables on your attacker, but it also upends the table on him
The suspected gunman was involved in a domestic disturbance days earlier but was not charged, officials said
It is difficult to imagine an environment in which a commander would find it more difficult to communicate than during a full-blown riot
Three police chiefs discuss their department’s response to peaceful protests that became violent because of “bad actors”
The car was already engulfed in flames when Cpl. Pheng Ly pulled the woman out by her arms
The statement comes after a 19-year-old accused of striking an officer in the head with an aluminum bat was charged with first-degree assault
Sgt. Harold Preston was shot multiple times while responding to a domestic disturbance call, police said
The officer’s face was bloodied and he was “airlifted to UNC Medical Center,” police said
Marshall Waters, who works part-time for the Mangham Police Department, was in stable condition as of Sunday, officials said
Knowing the warning signs and gathering information ahead of the search can help avoid tragedy
When law enforcement practices become political fodder, both officers and civilians lose
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