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Every officer should be trained in shooting from the ground on their back, side and front in every direction a threat can present itself
This incident shows good tactics to end an ambush and offers a display of great courage. This is how it is done
In addition to ensuring officers receive proper tactical medical training, a well-written medical plan is vital for appropriate response to potential casualties
The protests continued into the night, despite Denver Mayor Michael Hancock pleading for calm
Livestream video showed protesters entering the building, where fire alarms blared and sprinklers ran as blazes were set
The city shut down its light-rail system and planned to stop all bus service out of safety concerns
Protesters clashed with counter-protesters and police during the silent demonstration intended to protest the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery
The suspect, who was fatally wounded at the scene, stabbed the officer in the neck and shoulder after throwing a bottle at the officer’s patrol car
One officer is in critical condition after being shot while serving a warrant
State officials said PPE supply chains have stabilized enough that disclosing the addresses and names of those testing positive for COVID-19 isn’t needed
The man struck one trooper in the face when the trooper attempted to restrain him
Several stores were looted, including one where a man was fatally shot, and a police precinct was vandalized
Several stores were looted and a police precinct attacked
As this incident leads the news, it is imperative we identify lessons we can apply to training, policy and community relations
Members of the state’s largest police union are asking Gov. Greg Abbot to ensure officers who die of coronavirus complications will be eligible for line of duty death benefits
The men have been charged with felonious assault, armed robbery and numerous felony weapons charges
The new technology allows police to heat vehicles up to 133 degrees Fahrenheit to disinfect vehicle touchpoints
Tactical decisions, including the decision to use force, require a quick calculation of the risk of action against the risk of delay
Videos show hundreds of protesters gathered in Minneapolis streets damaging police vehicles and property
De-escalation and communication skills are key in the fast-paced, unpredictable world of emergency psychiatry
Video posted on social media shows a man striking one officer in the face and swinging at another while being asked to leave a basketball court
“While I know that there was a lot of energy and coordination among a variety of groups, whatever the strategy is, it didn’t work”
State and local authorities are searching for three men that were in the vehicle with a man who shot and wound an officer during a vehicle pursuit
The officer was pursuing someone driving erratically when the suspect turned, shot at the officer, then stole a car to flee
Officials say the 25-year-old made 13 threats against the arresting officer after he was taken into custody for shoving the ranger
These commonsense strategies could help lessen tempers and reduce the risk of injury to officers and citizens
When not confronted with imminent threats, officers can use discretionary time to set the conditions for effective de-escalation
An armed resident was able to avert a possible mass shooting, but officials are now weighing the benefits of village police carrying firearms
Officials said the officers were injured while pursuing a man seen holding a firearm
The man is also accused of spitting at one of the officers who responded to the scene
Two suspects were taken into custody after fleeing on foot from the scene of the shooting
Trooper George Baker, 33, was in a roadway removing a tire deflation device when he was struck by a Hammond police car
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