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This could be the year we finally drop below 100 line-of-duty deaths — a goal many once believed was out of reach
The ambush killings of Officers Anthony Wallace and Matthew Tokuoka gave recruits a sobering introduction to the reality of sacrifice in policing
Get your police officers to talk about tactics to keep names off the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall
Video footage from the scene shows the deputy in pain as the suspect fled; Lee County Sheriff’s deputies located the suspect at a nearby store, where she resisted arrest
The family of Dallas Police Senior Corporal Karissa David is using a GoFundMe to raise money for medical care, modifications to her home and transportation to therapies
“We’re coming for you...don’t think we’re going to lay down and allow this to happen in our city,” Deputy Police Commissioner Francis Healy said
The threat to officer safety posed by sovereign citizens is well known. Here’s how to be safe and professional during an encounter
Sovereign citizens fancy themselves outside of the laws of the land and don’t recognize the legitimacy of the U.S. government
Remember to prepare for the conditions you might find yourself outside in for several hours
Exposure to the cold can kill us as fast as any bad guy
When officers had no designated impact tool, necessity inspired officers to use firearms, radios, or flashlights to avoid the use of deadly force
Maintaining your situational awareness will provide good judgment, clear analysis, and proper decisions as you face the tactical challenges of a barricaded gunmen
How to master the art of speedy handcuff application and removal
Smith discusses the TASER 10, VR-based training and the impact of AI on policing, highlighting how these advancements enhance officer safety, efficiency and effectiveness
From the fireman’s rule to the doctrine of governmental immunity, public safety professionals face long-standing legal doctrines that prevent them from suing for injuries sustained in the line of duty
The leak and initial lawsuits occurred in 2022 when undercover officers’ personal information was mistakenly released along with other data in a public records request
This special episode of the Policing Matters podcast explores the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
Cpl. Tye Simcox was parked in his patrol vehicle when a driver fired multiple shots at him; the driver then pulled over, got out and continued firing at the officer
Officer Zane Coolidge and another officer were struck by gunfire while responding to a report of an attempted vehicle break-in
Under the newly enacted Valentine’s Law, fleeing a traffic stop and creating a risk of injury is now classified as a felony, carrying a sentence of at least one year in prison
“This wasn’t just an attack on [the wounded officers]. This was an attack on the entire Milwaukee Police Department,” Mayor Cavalier Johnson said
SROs can start by being prepared, proactive, resourceful and decisive
Two SROs at Apalachee High School encountered the shooter within minutes; The 14-year-old suspect, a student at the school, immediately surrendered
Equip yourself with cutting-edge tactics, psychological insight and decisive strategies to effectively neutralize threats and protect lives during an active shooter response
10 codes have been replaced bit by bit for 10 years, but reform is slow. So why are departments are holding on?
A simple trip to the convenience store is anything but routine for cops
Occupants of a vehicle sprayed water on officers as they drove by a traffic stop in progress; one male passenger told the police “he meant to scare them”
If your agency doesn’t have a plan for how to deal with fire as a weapon, it’s time to get to work
”Our department is hurting,” department spokesperson Kristin Lowman said. “We have officers who are injured, who are in the hospital, and we lost one of our own”
“To get woke up at 3:12 in the morning that four police cars are on fire…my heart sunk to my stomach. I’ve never had that call before.” McKeesport Police Chief Mark Steele said
The man swung a knife at the Stonington Police Officer’s head; he ended up striking the officer in the face with only his hand
Gracie, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, discusses a new method of lateral restraint he developed where two subjects can control one person using a novel set of grips
Repetition and realistic scenarios in training are crucial for developing quick and effective responses
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