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While everyone is acutely aware of the risks necessitating court security and the liability implications of security failures, actual progress toward security remains highly variable
Irmo Police Chief Bobby Dale pays tribute to fallen Irmo Firefighter James Michael Muller
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged the federal government to implement hazard pay for first responders, hospital workers and others deemed essential
The department has altered scheduling to ensure full staffing while lowering the risk of COVID-19 transmission
The officer, who was pursuing a speeding vehicle, pulled an injured man from the burning vehicle after it crashed and the driver fled on foot
Officials hope to limit in-person contact while ensuring community safety and COVID-19 precautions
Officers will use the checkpoints to verbally inform residents about the stay-at-home order in place citywide
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“It puts an undue danger on the officers. I’m not one to shy away from police work, but at this particular time, it doesn’t seem like it’s a reasonable thing to do”
The suspect crashed into Deputy Dan Walter’s patrol vehicle during a pursuit involving a second law enforcement agency
A highly mobile killer went on a 60-mile, 12-hour spree that ended with 18 killed, including an RCMP constable
Face coverings present unique challenges for law enforcement that involve varying laws, public concern, health issues and officer safety
Although a statewide mandatory mask order went into effect, state officials say local law enforcement offices can’t do much more than remind offenders to wear masks
The agency has discontinued its “Safety and Weather Leave” policy, which would have allowed agents to take paid leave under extenuating circumstances
In a Facebook post, a Florida man threatened to ‘empty every clip he owns’ at a grocery store if people weren’t wearing masks or gloves
Police nationwide have reported an alarming surge in drivers clocking speeds close to – sometimes surpassing – 100 mph
“While the dangers of chasing bad guys into dark alleys and making ‘routine’ traffic stops are part of what law enforcement ‘signs up for,’ COVID-19 is not”
Even a handcuffed, compliant subject can still be a flight risk
The man hijacked the bus with two people aboard leading officers on a pursuit that ended with the man killed and three officers wounded
The officer has been identified as Const. Heidi Stevenson, a mother of two and a 23-year veteran of the RCMP
Fresno police officers have been enforcing social distancing but haven’t issued fines or citations to individuals
Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr asking for anti-bias training since officers are now more likely to encounter masked individuals
The man was wearing body armor and waiting to ambush the officers when they arrived at his home in response to a domestic violence call
The officer, who was also spat on by the suspect, broke her wrist in the fall
Law enforcement organizations have recommended limited enforcement of traffic laws during the pandemic
“This unknown enemy that we fight is real,” he said. “It wants to consume you.”
Departments say they will report violators to the district attorney’s office in an effort to encourage voluntary compliance
Global health bodies have provided conflicting reports as to the risk of COVID-19 transmission from corpses to living people
The man followed a patrol vehicle, instigated a police pursuit, then ambushed the officer with a knife later that night
The bodies were among 68 recent deaths linked to the long-term care facility, authorities said
Police officials say the drone will be ‘another tool in the toolbox’ in the department’s response to COVID-19
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