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I became inspired to teach the concept of de-escalation thanks partially to the bad example of a “pompous cop” and the good advice of an ancient general
Becoming proficient at the lost art of empty hand control is within your grasp if you have patience and commitment
In some situations, we have time to make a formal plan
The iconic police tactics textbook is updated to reflect the current challenges facing our nation’s police officers
One cannot understate the importance for officers to eat right and stay in shape in order to tackle whatever comes their way on patrol
Protection from rifle fire now a critical need
Angelo Alston faces charges including attempted murder, kidnapping and burglary
Cops would not have to fill out a use of force report, but supervisors would have to review the gun-pointing incident
Officer J.C. Vucich said he fired because he thought the driver of the car was attempting to hit him
Eugene Jonathan James faces up to 10 years in prison
Officers also found a loaded .32 caliber firearm that had been reported lost
Officer tried to warn others that the suspect may have had a weapon, but couldn’t reach them
The pursuit began when officers responded to a larceny call
Two Oakland police officers were hospitalized Tuesday morning after they were attacked
Jonathan David Cole was initially charged with second-degree murder, reckless driving causing death and failure to stop at the scene of a crash
According to the report, four people tried to keep Sgt. Matthew Mainieri alive after he was struck
Matthew Mainieri, 41, suffered a fatal head blow
The officer sustained minor injuries while attempting to prevent the suspect from fleeing
The suspect will be charged with three counts of attempted murder for each officer at the scene
Police say two officers suffered nonlife-threatening injuries
Officers encountered “powder-like substance” poured onto a table during a call
The pursuit began when the suspect sped past the officers while they were on another call
It has switched to a leaner staffing plan that it can keep long-term
The man refused to identify himself to officers, instead telling them his name was “F--- You”
Gun retention training is essential to help cops survive potentially fatal attacks – incorporate these eight techniques into your police firearms training
Officials say the man assaulted the officer, hit him in the head and took his gun
Scott Michael Allen, 29, pleaded guilty Monday to counts of armed robbery, resisting arrest
Police say the officer was hospitalized after the attack with “serious injuries”
Driver must spend 30 days to six months in prison, plus an additional 12 months on probation
The incident began when the suspect allegedly tried to prevent officers from arresting another person
Man had just had two shots of liquor, according to report
Chief was granted an indefinite stalking order in 2017 against man for “reckless, repeated unwanted contact’