Officer Safety
The Officer Safety topic page has the specific mission of keeping cops safe through current & quality information, with tips, columnist commentary and the latest news updates. The Officer Safety topic page is a key resource for officers everywhere.
Regardless of how long you’ve been doing traffic stops, no two are the same
“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
From quality and appropriate cycling shoes to upgrading your ballistic vest, here are some simple and essential items to add to your safety and comfort
From waterproof boots to Cat Crap (yes, really), here’s some essential gear to add to your SWAT toolkit
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In an era of constrained budgets, this guide illuminates the path for agencies to acquire armored vehicles, vital for officer protection and tactical advantage in high-risk situations
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Recognizing when to seek help is crucial yet often obscured by the stigma against mental health treatment
Returning to duty after surviving a shooting is a journey that requires more than physical healing
John Busby, who was shot in the face in 1979, confronted officials about a 2003 report on the attack
In the video, Deputy Constable Deteryon Fontonet tells the suspect to step toward him with his hands up; the suspect instead reaches inside his truck for a gun
After a three-hour standoff, three Ogle County deputies and the suspect were shot when exchanging gunfire
When the suspect fled in his car, Officer Erik Haney was dragged through a parking lot and then run over; he suffered injuries to both legs and hands
NYPD officers patrolling Queens were attacked by a man and a woman after questioning them about why several children under 10 were out alone late at night
The suspect called Farmington Hills PD and threatened to beat and shoot officers; the next day, he called one of the officer’s fathers to say the officer wasn’t safe
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Explore the evolving tactics, training and technology reshaping SWAT teams today with the National Tactical Officers Association’s Thor Eells
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A reserve San Jose PD officer was trying to reach an injured person when “his patrol car was overrun by spectators who prevented him from providing aid”
When officers responded to the deadly mass shooting in Lewiston, they didn’t hesitate to run inside, “putting their own personal safety in jeopardy,” documents reveal
Upon arrival, Hillsborough County deputies encountered the 19-year-old suspect and his mother outside of their home; the suspect then killed his mother and fired at deputies
Body armor can mean the difference between life and death for officers, but the process to purchase it has some major challenges
Nye County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Ruesch said he needed the assistance and would like to express his appreciation to the unidentified bystander
While Madison County deputies were serving a warrant, the suspect “refused to exit the vehicle, drew a handgun from his pocket and raised that handgun toward deputies”
A Fullerton Police Department officer was outside his cruiser investigating a fatal crash when a Tesla slammed into his patrol vehicle, narrowly missing the officer
Use the tactical decision making equation to explain the process of how you arrived at your decision
Preparation is key; your life and the lives of your colleagues depend on it
Wear your helmet. It could save your life.
Sometimes the best decision is the hardest decision – just walk away
Ogle County Sheriff’s Office deputies were responding to a report of a person threatening to kill themselves and others when they were immediately fired upon
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