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The actions of Officer Michael Tschida serve as a valuable case study for officers to learn from and adapt their response strategies in similar high-risk situations
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The chaotic event killed officer Jake Wallin, 23, and wounded officers Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes; the only officer left standing, Zach Robinson, stopped the heavily armed shooter without hesitation
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If convicted, the suspect could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine
A suspect is in custody, officials said
The officer broke four of his ribs and suffered a minor concussion after leaping over a banister in an attempt to catch the suspect
The change went into effect September 18 amid ongoing protests and reports of some officers having been “doxed”
The deputies were searching the area for the suspect, a white supremacist gang member, when they were ambushed and returned fire
After shooting the officer, the 23-year-old suspect shot himself and remains in critical condition, officials said
Larynzo Johnson allegedly fired “multiple bullets” at Louisville police officers amid protests for Breonna Taylor
Officer Bill Wise was one of the first on the scene Tuesday night
A suspect is in custody, Louisville Police said
Investigators believe the suspect who sent poisoned envelopes addressed to Trump is the same person who allegedly sent similar envelopes to law enforcement agencies in Texas
Photos from the patrol car’s dashcam show the man raising a hatchet and drinking a bottle of liquor
The deputy had lost consciousness when a passing motorist jumped in to help, police said
Officials said the 911eye system will equip first responders with important details about a scene, such as the color of smoke or severity of a car crash
“It takes a lot of the danger out,” said Chief Nate Allen about the robot that can climb stairs and haul more than 250 pounds
Detective Adam Meyers discusses the call that changed his life forever
The officers and their newborn baby were home but were not injured, police said
If given the option, always choose to slow things down until backup arrives
Two passing motorists pulled over to help as the suspect was trying to take the trooper’s firearm
Sheriff Jerry Clayton said the deputy is in stable condition after a neighbor dispute and shooting that prompted a 9-hour standoff
The court security officer works for the U.S. Marshals Service and was struck in their protective vest, officials said
Police leadership must elevate the importance of being prepared for a threat of this type
Officer Gonzalez was on vacation when he saw a cop in another city struggling to detain a suspect, who later managed to grab that officer’s firearm
The findings of a recent survey reveal a profession that is deeply suffering under the weight of the events of this year
Leaders must not assume that the stoicism and strength shown by their officers is a sustainable strategy for wellness
The Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies are expected to survive, officials said, after they were shot in ambush Saturday
The video shows a gunman walking up to a patrol car and firing several times into the front seat area before fleeing
The suspect crashed his car and began firing upon state troopers, authorities said
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