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Police agencies understand that officers have to care for both their minds and bodies
Reminders for public safety personnel on how to respond to a spitter with time, distance and shielding
Donna Brown’s books aim to create a positive perception of law enforcement and highlight the heroism of our nation’s officers
Cops ask people if they’re armed all the time, why wouldn’t they ask if someone has been exposed to the coronavirus?
Each employee eligible for hazard pay will receive a 5% raise based on their base salary
Police statewide are asking officials for the addresses of those infected so first responders can prepare properly
To stay healthy and protect your family, you should disinfect your duty gear and uniform after each shift
Auxiliary Sgt. Angel Leon and Auxiliary Officer Ramon Roman died due to coronavirus complications over the weekend
Officials are considering increasing pay for first responders and other front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Industry association websites, webinars and resources offer training, procedures and advocacy for their members who are on the frontline pandemic response
The officer was stabbed in the leg during a confrontation with an intoxicated man; a second officer was stabbed, but uninjured, and a K9 was assaulted
One employee has been hospitalized and the rest are self-isolating, the department said in a statement
The homeowner hosting the show was charged with disorderly conduct for hosting the gathering of 30 people
Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi said many first responders feel they have nowhere to go after being diagnosed
LE should consider de-prioritizing the use of chemical agents if the benefit of using these tools is outweighed by the risk of spreading COVID-19
The April 8 episode of S.W.A.T. offers an open conversation about the complexity of police suicide and a message of hope
Every officer in uniform today is the beneficiary of the lessons taught to us by the Newhall officers
Officers will have access to free testing at 74 locations around the city, when previously only drive-through testing sites were available
Law enforcement officers say their fear for their safety has increased as departmental PPE reserves continue to be depleted and confirmed cases rise
Social distancing not only prevents transmission of disease, but it also maintains a recommended reactionary gap for officers
First responders are concerned they are unwittingly putting themselves at risk by relying on residents to disclose if they are infected with COVID-19
Col. Patrick Callahan has the emergency authority to seize N95 masks, ventilators and other PPE for first responders and healthcare workers
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is fielding approximately 120 additional personnel not usually on the street
The man told police at the hospital that he was diagnosed the previous night and wanted to die
A bipartisan proposal would prevent affected first responders in the state from needing to using their sick, personal or vacation days while they are unable to work
Trooper Brian Schwartz gave the doctor a handful of coveted N95 masks and thanked her for her life-saving work
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best identifies how departments can keep an open line of communication with officers as they respond to the pandemic
This month, we asked our readers a series of questions about the medical gear they carry, the training they’ve received and the lifesaving measures they’ve taken on the job
An Illinois-based laboratory will send the city five testing machines and 5,000 testing kits to first responders and hospitals
A Change.org petition launched by a Kentucky EMT has received nearly 25,000 signatures over the last two weeks
New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan discusses how the state’s troopers and officers are keeping a social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic
Law enforcement statewide are stepping up enforcement of an expanding array of directives to combat the coronavirus
Deputy Scott Cronin was wounded while wrestling a knife from a man who barricaded himself inside a home
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