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Don’t make a bad day worse by failing to practice the shooting skills that could help you prevail
Virginia patrol officer’s dashcam video is another reminder that traffic stops can go from routine to life-threatening in the blink of an eye
If we won’t acknowledge the risks rural officers face, and make sure they have a chance against them, then honoring their sacrifices with ceremony rings hollow
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
Officials have been watching the spread of COVID-19 through the NYPD and aim to curb the same in Los Angeles
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said a fourth stimulus package could include hazard pay for those on the front lines of the crisis
We answer some commonly asked questions about COVID-19 transmission and testing
From delaying noncritical arrests to monitoring officer health, here’s how agencies nationwide are responding during the COVID-19 pandemic
A BOLO for five call types officers may respond to during the current national emergency
Officers are used to risk, but at a time when Americans are being advised to stay six feet from each other, the perils and anxieties are new
The tool provides real-time critical insights to assess and monitor the impact of COVID-19 on our nation’s first responders
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
Police officials nationwide voiced concerns about officer safety during a call organized by the International Association of Chiefs of Police
Jails must continue to fill a vital role within the public safety and criminal justice realms while battling the coronavirus
Steps to keep officers safe, healthy on the frontlines while serving their communities
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