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In addition to tactical training, incorporating decision-making skills into law enforcement training is critical for safety and success
Having a toolbox filled with effective tools to instantly stop and/or discourage resistance can de-escalate many a situation
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Lt. Michael Burnett deployed his TASER on Dakota Jones two times before the suspect got a hold of it during a struggle
Officials said the public safety model of first responders acting as firefighters, police officers and EMS providers helps decrease response times
Area cops are praising the recent work of Indiana’s two U.S. senators to improve mental health care for officers
Authorities say Kelly McLeod tried stabbing the officer with a syringe filled with brown liquid that he said was deadly
Police said Sgt. Randolph Price, who was drunk, was speeding when he lost control and flipped his car, killing rookie Officer Bianca Bennett
The recently obtained body cam videos offer a unique look at the dramatic moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Charly Keunang
Riley County police said in a news release that Sgt. Pat Tiede was released from the hospital and is recovering at home
Officer Ryan O’Connor continues to recover from being shot in the back of the head by a handcuffed suspect
Police said a man approached the officer and asked him if he was a deputy before stabbing the LEO in the chest
The injuries rekindled an issue Cleveland’s police union has had with the city dismantling its own police academy
IACP says putting them back in circulation “increases the availability of firearms which could be used again to kill or injure”
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Ed Troyer identified the deputy as 34-year-old Daniel McCartney
Officer Chris Beaudion has been a part of the Monroe Police Department since 2016
Riley County Police Department Director Brad Schoen says the officer’s injury is not life-threatening
Thousands gathered to remember and honor Deputy Zackari Parrish, who was killed in an ambush attack on New Year’s Eve
An FBI agent trying to arrest a man wanted shot him after being dragged by the suspect’s vehicle
Following the Vegas tragedy, there has been a great deal of discussion around the legitimate purpose bump stocks and suppressors might have
Academic research and real-world incident reviews provide a foundation for evidence-based practices and training
Police say no foul play is suspected in Deputy Dean Bardes’ death
Lt. Christopher Robateau was attempting to help a motorist while on his way to work when he was struck and killed
Officer Ryan O’Connor has been in a long battle for his life after being shot in the head by a handcuffed suspect
Officer Walter Pressley has worked as an officer in Ocala, Florida since 1988
Police say Deputy David Hack was out of his vehicle working a crash when he was struck
Effective crisis management and resolution rely on a different aspect of the situational awareness that keeps us alive
Deputy John Schmidt, 65, was cleaning a personal firearm at his home when the gun discharged
Surveillance video from a nearby store captured the suspect punching the Deputy Lawrence Falce after the crash
The officer shot the alleged shoplifting suspect after he tried to attack the LEO with a knife
Deputy Jeff Pelle, son of Sheriff Joe Pelle, was one of four Douglas County sheriff’s deputies shot, one of them fatally, on Sunday
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