Officer Safety
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When someone tells you they aren’t going back to jail that is a clue there will likely be a fight
How bullets work against various parts of a vehicle is critical information for cops
When taking custody of a prisoner from another officer or facility, immediately conduct a thorough search of the prisoner
Lawmakers also backed a ban on ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds
The police department defended the arrests as lawful and necessary amid a chaotic situation
He’s accused of shooting Officer James McCullough
The miscommunication led to hundreds of people calling for the firing of the employee
The decisions by the oversight board have drawn more attention in recent months amid increased national scrutiny
Deputy Jesus Vilvaldo had serious, but not life-threatening injuries
The officer failed to report to the station at the end of his shift and was not responding to calls
The president said his officers were denied the protective gear
Agencies can pick between a SuperCrew or SuperCab interior
The retired LEO was attempting to break up a fight
The presidential hopeful had a slip of the tongue when campaigning about the Sept. 11 attacks
The blue lines ensured runners had a clear path
An internal affairs investigation was launched after the incident
The man killed Cpl. Bryon Dickson and seriously wounding Trooper Alex Douglass
Police say no one else was injured
The deputy yells repeatedly at the suspect, directing him to show his hands
Agent Jose Daniel Barraza, 29, had finished his shift as a dog handler and was driving home
When firefighters arrived, the person inside was unresponsive, so they decided to force entry
The grand jury had authority to bring charges against 911 caller Ronald Ritchie if merited
Civil rights leaders had pressed for the investigation
Here are a few tips for the plainclothes folks on staying alive should you get mixed up in an altercation requiring gunplay
Chicago’s airports are the only ones in the country in which the aviation officers do not carry firearms
Grip strength is a crucial physical skill for officer safety
The woman was sleeping when the fire broke out
The woman said, ‘I’m done’ and started crying while looking down at the river
The coroner found the suspect died of cocaine and alcohol poisoning with physical stress from being restrained