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A recent incident where a prisoner slipped her cuffs and shot an AR-15 from inside a cruiser is a critical reminder of some basic safety tactics for LEOs
Police officials nationwide say the effect of the virus is notable, both for both officers and the people they serve
The judge also dismissed a misdemeanor charge of assault that had been filed against the woman
COVID-19 potentially poses a substantial threat to American law enforcement as the disease continues to spread
A cop who pleaded guilty to accidentally killing a colleague while playing Russian roulette said the woman knew the risk
“If we lose employees to this virus, it will really limit what we can do,” said Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood in a press conference Thursday
Cpl. James O’Connor, 46, was a 23-year veteran who served for the last 15 years on the SWAT team
Police officials say they have been planning to continue patrols even if 40 percent of patrol staff were to be quarantined
Public safety employers have statutory mandates to protect their employees and the public from these diseases
Witnesses say they saw the animal lunge at the deputy and bite her in the shoulder
The department put together kits containing gloves, masks and goggles, has released special guidelines for officers interacting with individuals possibly infected with COVID-19
Cancel station tours, visits, and non-essential training and travel
Officer Brent Scrimshire was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries
Deputy Yosvani Quesada was identified Tuesday as the deputy who was thrown from a motorcycle Saturday afternoon
Statistics published by the department show over 400 suspects were freed, then rearrested in the first two months of the year
Local corrections officials realize they’re on the front lines of possible outbreaks and are working on protective measures
Listen in as Jim Dudley interviews Rob Lawrence, PoliceOne’s resident health expert, for the latest information on the coronavirus
Researchers warn that misinformation about unintentional fentanyl exposure can have negative consequences for responders and opioid overdose patients
The five officers were quarantined “out of an abundance of caution” but have since returned home
Those that refuse to get tested will be subject to discipline and quarantine, officials say
Why it is important to know your role in a multi-disciplinary team during a biohazard response
The officers had all recently traveled to countries with large COVID-19 outbreaks and will be tested by the department for the virus
Having a tactical knife accessible from your weak side may be the best way to protect your duty weapon
The decision to deploy extra resources comes as part of an effort to end a surge in anti-Semitic hate crimes
The department is working with the NCAA to monitor the spread of the COVID-19 virus and are urging officers to wash their hands and stay home when feeling unwell
Officials say the suspect that could have infected the officers is also being monitored after being taken into custody
Public safety leaders need to discuss risk-benefit of a quarantine and continuity of operations in light of decision to quarantine personnel potentially exposed to coronavirus
With COVID-19 cases being seen in the United States, here’s what cops need to know about the risks and safety considerations
Data can provide the path through seemingly tough police decisions
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