Officer Safety
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Autonomous devices have the potential to be a gamechanger for law enforcement safety and reconnaissance
A recent incident where a prisoner slipped her cuffs and shot an AR-15 from inside a cruiser is a critical reminder of some basic safety tactics for LEOs
Using lessons learned from near misses to prevent injuries and fatalities from felonious assaults, missed firearms, ambushes and unprovoked attacks
Cops often arrive first on the scene of a residential fire, playing a crucial role in keeping residents safe until the fire department can arrive and evacuate victims
Advances in technology are enabling law enforcement to get real-time data that provide complete situational awareness for both patrol officers on scene and the command center
The realities of the opioid crisis mean that police should keep an opioid response kit on hand at all times
The deputy’s actions were ruled justifiable
NYPD and Axon are investigating after a body camera exploded shortly after an officer removed the smoking device
Surviving a collision while driving over 100 mph and not wearing a seat belt was a safety wake-up call for this officer
The suspect was killed in the ensuing gun battle
Two school districts will upgrade to armored vests that offer more comfort and protection
The shooter fired on police and fire crews before dying by suicide
SWAT officers face many challenges during a high-risk drug raid – here’s how trainers can set up a drug raid training drill to prepare for real-life situations
In any given year, roughly half of all police-involved shootings take place from or around vehicles – find out the steps agencies can take to harden vehicles to protect officers from attack
The group of officers started shooting when officials say the man tried to ram his car into them
The gunfire led to a standoff with police, who eventually arrested six suspects
A judge had previously denied a request by deputies to restrain the 27-year-old defendant
Undercover narcotics detective Jacai Colson had responded to the gunfire and was fatally shot by another officer
The assault began when the officer was pulled into a car during a traffic stop and assaulted by three men
With the redesign of the popular less lethal tool, Axon has one primary goal – to give cops the confidence to de-escalate dangerous situations
Fitness, health and mental resilience are finally being promoted holistically to prevent officer burnout, PTSD and suicide and keep cops healthier and more productive
After attending this federally funded training, officers have a much better chance of helping themselves or another officer in a gunshot trauma scenario
The deputy noticed a foul taste and smelled bleach on his Taco Bell bag
Follow these do’s and don’ts to prolong the life of this lifesaving investment
When sleep-deprived, “Individuals working critical jobs may put themselves and [others] at risk,” one researcher said
Some departments are providing more sophisticated training for responding to domestic calls
Some departments are purchasing drug scanners to help officers safely identify substances
Resident can create a “Smart 911” profile to register concerns about ‘swatting’ prank risk
Chicago PD expands mental health outreach after losing three officers to suicide over summer
The chopper was dispatched after the crowd assaulted a trooper and police horses
Then-Interim Chief Lawrence O’Toole announced that 30 officers had been physically injured while responding to protests that followed the acquittal of Jason Stockley