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The array of technology in today’s police vehicles adds markedly to their utility and safety for the officers who operate them
Training, technology and more consistent policies are key to balancing the need to apprehend fleeing suspects with the risk to first responder and public safety
Officers must recognize certain tools may not always be a viable option if they unnecessarily risk officer safety
Suspect among five people given various preliminary charges in the incident, in which protesters were caught on video torching the car while two officers were inside
The officers were being treated for injuries not believed to be life-threatening
After ignoring commands to stop, the officer and suspect got into a physical altercation
In addition to enabling clear communications and full situational awareness, it’s essential that your radio headset protect your hearing on the job
The CLARUS line by Silynx offers top performance and guards against hearing loss at a price to fit any budget
Look beyond comfort and price and consider a system’s hearing protection and situational awareness capabilities
Thousands of police officers from across New England helped honor 42-year-old Auburn cop Ronald Tarentino Jr.
Officer bent over to pick up the branch in the road when he heard the noise of a tree falling
The stop and frisk tool for law enforcement has been particularly useful in addressing violent crime problems of a recurring nature and protecting officer safety
The tour groups were in the cave for several hours
Chief had been chasing people who had attacked police even though he was not wearing extensive protective gear
One organizer said Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Police Chief Calvin Williams will be to blame if anyone is hurt during the convention
Before his arrest, the suspect had carjacked a vehicle at a gas station and shot at a state trooper’s cruiser
What few instructors teach is the psychological gap between the theory and practice of training and the jarring, disorienting reality of a violent encounter
The suspect pulled a firearm and shot three times before fleeing
The chief shot a 54-year-old friend in the lower left back with his .22-caliber rifle
While taking cover, the officer fired several shots, striking the teen once in the foot
Police responded by firing pepper spray and smoke grenades into the crowd
Officer Pete Conklin sustained the most serious injuries to his arms
One .45 caliber bullet entered the space between his gun belt and his ballistic vest
When officers saw the gunman holding the hostage, with the gun at her neck, they opened fire
Police took possession of the suspect vehicle within 24 hours of the crash
The average response time for all calls has fallen from 1 hour and 19 minutes to 1 hour
Lawmakers in five other states have recently tried to pass similar so-called Blue Lives Matter bills
The A.C.A.B. slogan has long been used to insult police on T-shirts and graffiti
The suspects ignored officers’ commands, revved the engine and accelerated towards one of them
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