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From paddleboarding and kayaking to fishing in remote areas, discover the gear, training and self-defense strategies outdoor enthusiasts need to stay safe on the water
From recognizing hidden water dangers to planning safe rescue strategies, here are key steps law enforcement officers should take to reduce risk and improve outcomes when responding to floods
The risks of injury to a police officer’s eyesight are present almost any time they are working, not just when qualifying with a firearm
Police officers should absolutely wear sunglasses, here’s why
To win these encounters, it is good to look at these real world-obstacle courses as a seven-stage event
The airlines are perfectly comfortable with guns in checked baggage — they deal with them all the time — but you do need to understand the process and prepare your gear
Knowing your surroundings and being able to react to them are crucial skills every police officer needs
The system breaks down alertness levels into four colors of escalating degrees of preparation for the use of deadly force
Ambush attacks on police officers do not discriminate in gender, assignment or age, and they affect all category of assignment
The officer had been working a security detail around 3:30 a.m. when a man approached her vehicle and managed to get inside
“This is an example of how quickly situations can escalate and become dangerous for our officers,” the Dayton Police Department stated
The suspect was arrested on arson charges after an investigation uncovered that he had been researching the trooper’s personal information online after being pulled over
On April 11, 1986, one of the most famous shootouts in modern times took place between the FBI and two serial bank robbers
The Key West Police Department stated that the suspect drove to the college “with the specific intent of killing two individuals”
The proposal comes after a Minn. shooting that killed two police officers and a paramedic, where wounded officers were rescued using an armored vehicle purchased in 2008
Agencies reported 466 assaults with firearms in 2023, up from less than 200 officers assaulted and injured by suspects with guns in 2014
A squad car can feel like a little bubble of safety, but it’s not
The smartest cop isn’t the one with the quickest decision
Don’t be afraid to regularly take your unit to your city, county or state vehicle maintenance folks to have them check the brake pads and wheel alignment
Most LEOs across the country have the authority to make arrests even when off duty, but just because we can do something doesn’t mean we should
Be smart about when and where you don shades
A compelling look into the stark realities faced by rural police officers through a rigorous five-year data collection effort
After attempts to perform a PIT maneuver did not stop the fleeing suspect, the suspect drove the vehicle into a yard, stepped out and pointed a gun at Huber Heights PD officers
The man struck the officers in the head with the machete and tried to grab an officer’s gun
As the man wrestled for the Fontana police officer’s gun, the officer’s partner shot the suspect once, freeing her from his grip
Law enforcement agencies must understand the potential pitfalls and mitigate them with policy, training and ethical guidelines
The group, calling itself “Rachel Corrie’s Ghost Brigade,” stated that it cut through a fence to gain access to the cruisers and set ten fires which spread to 15 vehicles
Sheriff Scott Rose of the Officer Down Memorial podcast discusses the unseen burdens of law enforcement careers, the importance of mental health resources, and his efforts to ensure fallen officers are remembered
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham outlines how LE and fire can cooperate effectively on scene
When good people get involved in high-risk, low-frequency events, you are much more likely to make a mistake; listen to learn why ongoing training is key for responders
Risk management expert Gordon Graham details how to combat the five reasons mistakes are made in public safety
Molly Winters’ journey with C.O.P.S. as a widow of a fallen LEO showcases her transformation from tragedy to advocacy, highlighting the organization’s role in her life
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