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Because traffic stops have multiple phases, there are several considerations around police traffic stop procedures
One agency is using virtual reality to tackle both
Little empirical evidence guides us on how much time is necessary to create an adequate reactionary gap
The LEO Near Miss officer safety initiative offers valuable reminders and lessons learned
Six tips for academy cadets and new hires to make sure they get out of bed and arrive on time to class and work
The officer – who is expected to recover – suffered a concussion, six broken ribs, a broken elbow and a broken shoulder bone in the collision
The campaign is in memory of Trooper Christopher Lambert, who was killed Jan. 12, 2019 when he was struck by an SUV while assisting at the site of a crash
Multiple roadway LODDs in early 2020 are tragic reminders of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce hot zone risk
The officer was doing traffic control while crews repaired damage from storms early Sunday morning
Meanwhile, the wounded officer’s pastor said that Arik Matson, while still in critical condition, is doing better than expected
The process only takes a few minutes, and it’s cheap insurance
Authorities say at least two people died apparently from New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire
State, local police officers say it will be difficult to identify suspects, wanted vehicles and drivers who pass stopped school buses
The officer was shot in the leg
The man drove a stolen vehicle into the officer, rolling him onto the hood
The officers had responded to a report of a dispute in a parking lot when they were wounded by gunfire and a man in a car was fatally shot
Master Patrol Officer Spencer Bristol was hit by a vehicle while involved in a foot pursuit
Deputy Chris Dickerson died after being shot numerous times
Counter-terrorism officers will also deploy counter-drone technology to protect against potential attacks
This three-step technique can be a lifesaver for surviving a stranglehold
The police union expressed outrage at the attack and the suspect’s release on Twitter
There is one New Year’s resolution that should be on every officer’s list ‒ to increase the time you dedicate to training this coming year
The suspect was caught on camera throwing an improvised explosive at a car parked in the sergeant’s driveway
State and local officials will start issuing citations on Jan. 1 in an effort to deter dangerous driving
With 2020 about to commence, Jim and Doug reflect on some of the topics that rose above the rest in the past 12 months
The person opened fire on the officers when they arrived
Check out current recommendations and resources for preventing exposure to fentanyl and other dangerous drugs
The vests have been distributed to detective squads in an effort to get more officers to wear the life-saving armor
There are some very important rules of the road when dealing with wildlife, as well as so-called domesticated animals that can suddenly turn dangerous
Here are the events and technologies the P1 team and our readership viewed as having the most significant impact on the profession in the last decade
Police1 publishes a lot of content every year – here are some professional changes to make based on articles penned in 2019
From delivering real-time intelligence to biometric wearables that monitor a cop’s stress levels, body-worn technology is transforming police officer safety
A suspect pled guilty to attacking officers for nearly two hours, then claimed they were not justified in the use of force to arrest and control him