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Trusted and Explainable Police Artificial Intelligence (TruePAL) technology aims to improve situational awareness for officers while driving and on the roadside
Often used to create immersive gaming environments, virtual reality technology is being used to train officers to work through dangerous situations in safety
Deputy William Gentry was shot in the head while responding to a dispute between neighbors over a cat that had been shot
A child offered a small gesture to show her gratitude to law enforcement
K-9 Nero, who was shot in the same incident that killed Sgt. Sean Gannon, will likely make a full recovery and could even return to work one day
More than 1,000 people attend a Mass honoring Officer Jesus Cordova, who was fatally shot in his patrol car April 27
Officer Rob Pitts was one of four LEOs who were fired on when they approached an apartment complex to confront a murder suspect
Investigators have determined that there were no explosives used to start the massive fire that injured nine LEOs
Raleigh Sizemore and Gregory Ratliff accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to murder in Officer Daniel Ellis’ death
Authorities said the suspect has died from injuries sustained during a shootout with police
Officers often fail to use proper protection from contact with dangerous drugs and other toxic substances
One Milwaukee officer is on paid suspension while three others are on administrative duty
Police spent more than an hour negotiating with the suspect, who reportedly said he was “going out with a bang”
David Ernesto Murillo, who’s accused of killing Officer Jesus Cordova, was arraigned on 39 felony counts ranging from murder to impersonating a peace officer
Travis Boys was convicted of first-degree murder in March for the 2015 slaying of Officer Daryle Holloway
Chicago police have deployed several hundred officers to hunt for a gunman who shot an ATF agent in the face
The family of a Texas officer who was severely injured on duty said the LEO has been unable to receive proper medical care
Officer Crystal Almeida, who was critically wounded in the April 24 shooting, is improving but has a long road ahead to recovery, her father said
What started as an attempt to reduce gun violence has become anything but harmless
All nine officers remained hospitalized and were being treated for non-life-threatening injuries
A court will face the question of whether an off-duty officer can use, or threaten to use, his or her service weapon in a fight or quarrel
No one was hurt in the shooting
Roberto A. Garza Palacios faces a $280 fine and three points against his license in connection to the fatal crash
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In this free guide, we explore how combining tech with proactive, progressive training can make real inroads into reducing the number of cops injured on our roadways
“They saved his life — he did not die,” Chief Edwin C. Roessler Jr. said. “You’re going to sue someone for saving your life?”
Roger Davis swung his arms and punched an officer in the face, ignoring commands to stop resisting, before being TASERed
“Individuals have used Cambria County radio frequency to transmit false information while posing as police officers”
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Sgt. Timothy Wall said he sustained an injury at a local Starbucks that could prematurely end his career
Officer Oliver Johnson, 25, was at home playing games with his family when a bullet struck and killed him
A state police affidavit was filed as 29-year-old John Williams made his initial court appearance on a murder charge