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For the families of the fallen, “their biggest fear is that their officer will be forgotten and we keep that promise that they never will”
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Dissenting judge highly critical of fellow judges concluding: “the rule of law [they treat] as clearly established … could well make the difference in whether officers like Agdeppa and Rodriguez make it out of a violent altercation alive.”
Homeless service providers are scaling back operations in many communities leaving significant gaps in assistance for the homeless
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Eric Stanley pulled a gun on deputies and jail staff, then punched a deputy in the face and forced him to the ground
The city will work with state law enforcement to augment any staffing shortages as a result of the virus
An additional 16 officers are quarantined and 42 officers are off work due to experiencing various symptoms
From understanding your PPE needs to handling an increased call volume with a reduced workforce, make sure you put these considerations on your to-do list
Santa Clara County has decided to expedite COVID-19 testing for emergency personnel in the hopes of avoiding staffing shortages
Officials said federal privacy laws mean first responders can’t be told if they came in contact with a patient who tested positive for the virus
The department said the officer came into minimal contact with others and is self-isolating
The resource hub provides IACP members with the tools, information and resources they need to keep officers and their communities safe from COVID-19
As social distancing is near impossible in correctional facilities, here are five steps to preventing COVID-19 in your jail or prison
The officer is self-quarantining after testing positive and three other officers are also in isolation because of exposure risk
The goal is to have a plan for a worst-case scenario where one city’s police officers or firefighters are forced to self-isolate and cannot work
Though the Ky. man is now cooperating, deputies will be stationed at his home 24/7 for the foreseeable future
Defensive tactics skills and verbal communication skills should not be an either/or option
Los Angeles County Public Health is investigating the infections and attempting to determine anyone else that may have been infected
Commissioner Ricky Arriola suggested first responders be infected to see if those who survive the virus have immunity
Prioritizing calls for service, regional policing and engaging retired officers are some of the strategies agencies can deploy
Detectives found a semi-automatic rifle, knives and hundreds of ammunition rounds inside the home of a man who sent threatening emails to the sheriff’s departments and several attorneys
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
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