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Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
Deciding whether or when to unhandcuff a detained person can be a tricky matter
Performing a root cause analysis on a contemporary tragedy can provide insight into how to use the process within law enforcement
The chief said there are two active investigations following Officer Darren Weathers’ death
The bill that would provide workers’ comp for first responders with PTSD passed the latest committee vote unanimously
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A well-placed impact can take a fighting suspect mentally and sometimes physically out of the fight
Sheriff Mike Chitwood commended the deputy for “restoring order to a potentially riotous incident and protecting the staff and students”
Cmdr. Paul Bauer was shot multiple times after he spotted a man matching the radio description of an armed suspect
Newly released security video of a failed suicide bombing in the New York City subway system gives a fuller picture of the police response
We asked our readers how their police agencies were using (or planning to use) drones and some of the challenges they’ve faced along the way
The 25-year-old officer was alone in his vehicle when it collided with a second vehicle
A slain officer’s K-9 is continuing to help people despite being shaken up after the loss of his partner
The suspect repeatedly ignored commands from officers to drop his weapon before being shot
Nolan Kemmerer made a sign to help raise money for Cpl. Seth Kelly, who was critically wounded in November, but never did he think he’d get sued over it
If the bill was enacted, people convicted of killing or incapacitating K-9s and other animals used by LE would’ve faced at least three years behind bars and possibly 10
A West Virginia officer who was fired after refusing to shoot an armed, suicidal suspect has settled a lawsuit for $175,000
Gerald Lawson is accused of buying the handgun for shooting suspect Quentin Smith last summer in the Cleveland area
As with many trends, PTSD awareness can spawn some misguided efforts that fail to fully address the issues
When you use dangerous tools in a dangerous profession, one may someday fail you through no fault of your own
An agent with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency heard glass break in a bedroom sliding glass door before shooting the intruder
Sgt. Don Coppola Jr. said the officer’s injuries appear severe but not life threatening
Police say the wounds to all three officers weren’t believed to be life-threatening
Officer Rich Kozik, 58, died following a medical emergency while on duty
Police said the injured officer is alive and alert and received treatment
Officers Eric Joering and Anthony Morelli were the first Westerville officers killed in the line of duty
“I’m going to kill more cops soon,” Luis Bracamontes said later as he was led away from the courtroom
Officer Chase Maddox was the eighth officer in the United States shot and killed in the line of duty this year
Touch is likely the most important physical activity a law enforcement officer will engage in during their police career
It is imperative that agencies implement strategies to help police officers address the adverse effects of job-related stress
From accident reconstruction to search and rescue, drones are a game-changer for law enforcement operations
How can police conduct training that is as close to reality as possible, but still safe enough that injuries are minimized?
The sheriff says a suspect is also dead
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