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Reminders for public safety personnel on how to respond to a spitter with time, distance and shielding
Donna Brown’s books aim to create a positive perception of law enforcement and highlight the heroism of our nation’s officers
Our goal should be to provide the support that develops resilient officers, who are emotionally, physically and spiritually prepared to handle crisis
First responders believe mental health is as important as physical health, but feel that there are repercussions for seeking help
Police have charged two men for the shooting of an officer wounded by multiple gunshot wounds
Complacency combined with assumptions can prove dangerous for officers
The LEO said she was hit in the head multiple times on three separate occasions when participating in a training exercise
Officers and their attackers closely agree on one thing: Many cops are simply not ready to defend their lives
Officer Andy Chan remains in critical but stable condition following brain surgery
Gustavo Perez Arriaga was arrested in Kern County, California while attempting to flee to Mexico
How ballistic armor is advancing to keep up with today’s new threats
Forcing a patrol officer to choose between a carbine or a shotgun is like asking a carpenter to choose between his drill and his hammer
The officers died when they were struck by a train as they were investigating a report of gunfire in the area
Traffic stops are one of the most common activities for law enforcement officers on patrol
The man is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon-loaded
The man charged at and tackled the officers, and a fight ensued outside the apartment
On video, the officers “clearly acknowledge” a northbound train just before the southbound train hit them
The officer suffered severe brain trauma after he was thrown from the vehicle and is now completely dependent on 24-hour-a-day care
Jessica Blick, 37, was charged with aggravated assault and battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence
Two officers investigating a shots-fired call on the city’s far South Side have died after being struck by a train
The deputy was being treated for multiple broken bones
We asked our members how they would like to see their agency improve in the coming year
Criminal action, accidents and heart attacks continue to lead the list this year
From lip sync battles to policing the homeless to immigration enforcement, 2018 was a big year for issues in law enforcement
Not only do immersive simulators deliver cutting-edge training to officers, they can also help educate communities about the realities of use of force
Officer Jermaine Brown died after crashing his ATV against a tree while responding to a complaint about illegal activity
A gunman with a criminal record has been identified as a 29-year-old Strasbourg resident, but is not yet in custody, authorities said
Officer Timothy Sterrett flat-lined on the operating table on November 8, 2017. He also, improbably, came back to life
Here are some unique grant funding sources to consider for your law enforcement equipment, training and other resource needs
It’s critical that we ask and answer the questions that arise from this new information
An FBI agent was shot Saturday during a street gunfight in a seemingly placid residential neighborhood
Too often, when we get off work, one of the first things we do is to plop ourselves in front of a screen
Police say the alleged suspect is a jilted lover who was looking for revenge on his ex-girlfriend, who broke up with him two months ago