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A discussion about the pros and cons of law enforcement adopting a fire service shift model
The officer, believing the suspect was armed and that a fellow officer was in danger, shot the suspect from behind
Read about pair of unconventional rookies, a gut-wrenching loss and more from this week’s news
A man who apparently mistakenly thought his home was being broken into opened fire on police as they sought to serve an arrest warrant for his grandson
A former NYPD officer discusses how repeated exposure to trauma took its toll on his mental health and his family
John Stewart Beasley, 46, has not been seen since he walked away from his home on Thursday
A domestic incident led to the victim, Officer Ashley Abreu, fleeing from the father of her children
Jason Potts, 49, suffered a broken jaw and may have artery damage along with other injuries
Why Karrar Al Khammasi wasn’t deported was among the questions left unanswered Friday as his bond was revoked
Throughout the day, Portland police released images of weapons collected from both sides, including knives, sticks, shields and fireworks
As the LEO was kicked by a juvenile suspect inside a community center, fellow cops trying to assist were forced to watch the altercation because they were initially not allowed inside
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Crusadism is a type of defense mechanism in which people deal with their pain by distracting themselves through productive and prosocial behavior
A witness posted the videos and said she witnessed Joseph Santos “act like a complete maniac and scare the lives of those behind the wheel” before the shooting
The lack of confidentiality has led some officers and other first responders to avoid seeking help due to stigma, supporters of the bill said
There are some common phrases that can escalate situations and generally counter an officer’s effort to effectively communicate
Police said Officer Cem Duzel had movement on both sides of his body overnight
Officials said the suspect was shooting at troopers during the pursuit, and one of the bullets struck and killed K-9 Vader
Police said the suspect assaulted the officer twice and charged at him before being shot
Officer Cem Duzel was critically wounded after police exchanged gunfire with a suspect
Officers who establish strong supportive resources before a critical incident are less likely to have difficulties after the incident
Making reasonable decisions is the most important aspect of emergency driving – risk versus gain thresholds should be mentally established before an incident occurs
The chief said the suspect put his truck in reverse and started “coming straight at one of our officers” before he was shot
Dozens of agencies paid tribute to Officer Diego Moreno, who was killed during a police pursuit
Sleep disorders are twice as prevalent in officers compared to the general public, with sleep apnea the most notable sleep disorder
The deputy said she hopes her story of survival serves as an eye opener for law enforcement and the people protected by police
Authorities deployed K-9 Hemi during a pursuit when the suspect fatally shot him
The union representing ICE employees urged the mayor to end his ban on city police helping ICE workers who have faced hostility from pro-immigrant activists
Police said the suspect deflected multiple beanbag rounds from police before grabbing a hostage and raising a knife to her neck
Officer Michael Michalski went to a home to arrest Jonathan Copeland Jr. on a warrant when Copeland allegedly ambushed the officer
The officers on the force said they regret leaving the town without coverage, but have no other choice because their own safety has been put at risk
Investigators said the suspect knocked Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller onto his back and pulled the LEO’s gun from his belt
