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Although uncomfortable to do, always thoroughly search the crotch of a prisoner
It is important for law enforcement and other public safety personnel to know how to carry an injured person efficiently and effectively over distance
More than 4,200 active line officers and command personnel responded to the survey
Authorities have not revealed a motive for the shooting
Police said they might never know the motivating force that drove the suspect to kill Officer David Hofer
Police said they too are frustrated by slow 911 response times
Other officers chased the teen for nearly a mile over 10 minutes before cornering him on a trail
2 deputy marshals were treated and released after sustaining gunshot wounds
The couple took the officer’s baton and hit him repeatedly
The suspect had been shot by police just moments before officers stopped her
Officers fired back at the suspect, hitting him in the chest
Two students were injured when the gunman fired a rifle on them
The suspect had part of his brain removed after the shooting
Authorities believe the off-duty officer was suicidal
The officer gave multiple commands to the suspect, but he still reached for his gun
The officers had asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit
Seattle’s effort got off to a rocky start, although it has made significant strides
Police say a fire broke out at the motel during the shootout
The suspect was shot once as he ran toward the officer
The shooting erupted upon police arrival
Police are still looking for the suspect, who is considered dangerous
The officer was attempting to block a lane of traffic while assisting in the investigation of a previous crash
For the sick officer, it’s a life-saving procedure that will mean many more years with family
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One of the most effective ways to hone your gun handling and marksmanship skills is to become involved in competitive shooting
Jim and Doug also highlight ways LEOs can bring a pursuit to a safe conclusion and explore issues related to contact with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) subjects
Taking photographs or videos of police officers is protected under the First Amendment if it’s in a public place
A day before Officer Austin Shipley’s training ended, a police corporal recommended that the department not retain him
The chief said the officer violated department policy
The incident began when police got a call from a woman who said she was trapped in the trunk of a car
The mayor will direct the police department to act on changes including community meetings and faster internal probes
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