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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’
BPD detectives will continue to investigate after an outside review concluded Sean Suiter died by suicide
New guide addresses the types of cyber attacks LEOs should watch for
Organization seeking to lower cop deaths to below 100 per year finds new leadership in former officer
In this free guide, we explore the latest law enforcement tactics and training for combating the opioid epidemic
If SROs are expected to be our school’s first line of defense, we must provide these officers with the best specialized tactical training and equipment possible
Video will show LEOs how to protect themselves from deadly substance, react
Dashboard camera footage shows suspect running towards officers with item in hand
Woman fled traffic stop because she had suspended license
