Officer Safety
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Police, firefighters, EMS providers and other public safety workers often pursue relatively risky pastimes that can impact their work as well as their families
Police1’s exclusive companion report to the “What Cops Want in 2025" survey reveals how officers combine awareness skills and new tools to stay safe
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Command Light battery-powered mobile lights use non-proprietary, easy-to-find power tool batteries
From fit and function to pros and cons, this FAQ answers common questions about police load bearing vests
Senior Officer Alex Roberts served in HPD’s Solo Motorcycle Detail and was hit by another vehicle while on duty
Enhance interagency coordination with shared, real-time digital assets
Understanding your capabilities, tactics and limitations will prevent you from being the next officer dragged by fleeing suspect
The man who killed Lorain PD Officer Phillip Wagner and wounded Officers Peter Gale and Brent Payne was acting alone and had brought a stockpile of weapons
Three Northern York Regional Police Department officers were killed; two officers were critically wounded following a shooting in York County
The medical examiner states Jon-Marques Psalms suffered multi-organ failure along with internal bleeding; he was 14 weeks into a 34-week police academy program
The officer was nearly crushed as the driver and three passengers, found to be in the country illegally, attempted to flee, DHS said
Washington County Sheriff Mike Robinson was falsely identified as related to the Utah murder suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk
Any line officer or front-line supervisor arriving first on scene to a multi-vehicle collision is faced with a multitude of initial scene management procedures
Box Elder Deputy Mike Allred and K-9 Azula were immediately fired upon as they responded to a domestic disturbance call that killed Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada
The now-wounded suspect had shot a woman in the back of the head and wounded an Austin Police officer before attempting to hide in a neighborhood home
After the Puyallup Police Department had called off a pursuit, the fleeing suspect, who is a convicted felon, spotted a marked patrol vehicle and struck it head-on
Bots, deepfakes and foreign influence are driving false narratives that target personnel and disrupt operations — making early detection, rapid comms and digital footprint defense essential
Relying on striking as a default or even the primary empty-hand tool for officers is problematic
Two Lubbock County Sheriff’s deputies were helping a disabled motorist when a semi hit their unoccupied cruiser and left one of them dangling from the overpass
NFL great Tamba Hali and Jiu-Jitsu black belt David Smarr demonstrate a simple, effective tactic for responding when a subject grabs an officer’s outer vest
The driver narrowly missed the Trousdale County deputy as they accelerated and turned to drive toward him
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The injured officer was able to fend off the attacker; other cops pursued the man, firing shots after he lunged at another officer with the knife
After attending “too many” police funerals, LAPD homicide detective Pierce Brooks compiled a list of errors that were being repeatedly committed in officer-down cases
While there isn’t a safe place to stand when dealing with vehicles, there are tactics you can use to reduce risk
During jail transport, the suspect slipped out of foot restraints, kicked a Wagoner County deputy in the head and attempted to steer the cruiser with his feet
The Lake Wales Police officer and K-9 Bolo became entangled with a suspect’s door during a traffic stop; the suspect fled, striking and dragging the officer and Bolo
Untraceable firearms are endangering officers and communities, requiring stronger regulation, smarter detection and coordinated enforcement to improve safety
Regardless of how long you’ve been doing traffic stops, no two are the same
Youngstown Police are investigating how the man was able to disarm the Mercy Health officer; the man succumbed to his self-inflicted wound
When Secaucus Police officers arrived at the scene, over 50 people surrounded the officers’ vehicles and others climbed on top ofmarked police SUVs, damaging them
“What Cops Want” survey findings reveal major gaps in officer training — from frequency to realism. These fixes can help agencies close the gap and protect both officers and the public
Officers want more frequent, realistic and integrated training, but agencies continue to fall short
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