Officer Safety
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Providing emotional support in the aftermath of critical incidents is the mission of this certified animal assistance organization
While there are differing peer support and CISD models, there are recognized best practices you should consider
The officer was in critical condition after being shot in his “face/neck area”
Never let a suspect’s diminished ability cause you to deviate from sound tactical principles
Charging documents say she drove about a mile at 80 mph before the officer could safely roll off her car
The benefits of 360-degree video include addressing public expectations, capturing additional evidence and improving officer training
Facing the most serious crisis since his election in May 2017, President Emmanuel Macron remained silent but met with police officers to offer them support
The man previously served eight years in prison for kidnapping and threatening police with a firearm
The 23-year-old officer was attempting to evacuate four nurses and a California Highway Patrol officer when the engine of his cruiser died
Here’s how first responders deal with such massive operations
Of the Paradise Police Department’s 20 sworn officers, eight lost their homes -- but they continue to serve
Officers tried to stop the man, but he rammed one of their cruisers before attempting to flee
The court’s ruling recognizes the life-threatening dynamics involved in split-second confrontations between police and aggressive suspects
My husband, Lt. Phil Murphy, was nearly killed while responding to a domestic violence call
A bullet lodged in the officer’s holster, preventing what could have been a severe wound
Rams officials moved the game to LA from Mexico City and gave away more than 1,000 tickets to those affected by the past week’s tragedies
To address the scourge of drug abuse, we must combine proven law enforcement strategies with effective and uniformly applied laws, and prevention and education programs
When contact with a suspect is likely, use high-risk tactics, even if no suspect is located after an initial search
Law enforcement and the public they serve benefit every day from advances developed in military research
Staying awake isn’t the only goal of fatigue management – being tired is dangerous for everyone
Here are some ways you can give back to first responders who are responding to the wildfires, often as they lose their own homes
Know what you’re dealing with on scene by using a non-contact chemical identifier
There was a clear winner when university researchers investigated the health benefits of load-bearing vests versus duty belts
Paradise Mayor Jody Jones confirmed on Sunday that 17 Paradise police officers lost their homes in the inferno
Officials said the ambulance rolled over after the police car crashed into it, resulting in the injuries of two EMTs, two cops and one patient
California Highway Patrol Officer Dan Ralph said the agency is proud to provide traffic control for the wildfires
Dinkheller, as most cops are aware, was murdered during a traffic stop that was captured on dash cam video
Deputy Calvin “CJ” Lehmann, a 32-year-old single father of three girls, lost his left eye as a result of a shotgun blast to the face
We’ve seen too many examples of officers being injured in the hands or arms during gunfights to ignore this common pattern of injury
Deputy Calvin “CJ” Lehmann, 32, is in critical condition and has lost one eye
An officer survives a near miss after a suspect escapes custody and is found with a firearm