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This near miss reminds officers to be cautious with preconceived notions about the conduct or intentions of a suspect
Cradlepoint’s in-vehicle networking solutions offer carrier flexibility, remote management and other features that help keep troopers safe on remote highways
We need more balanced and comprehensive reporting of police use of force against “unarmed” individuals
Advocates say retired officers should be trusted and are some of the best people to handle the volatile situations
A police spokesperson said ‘an indefinite suspension’ was the ‘equivalent to being fired’
The policy on warning shots varies from agency to agency, but certainly, under these extraordinary circumstances, shots of this kind are justified
Bystander video captured the frantic moments before Officer David Hofer was killed
Officer David Hofer is survived by his fiancée, parents, sister and brother
Law enforcement personnel need to be able to treat themselves and their partners if and when disaster strikes
The ergonomic design of these ballistic plates hugs the body for increased safety, comfort and ease of movement
The shooting followed a 911 call reporting an armed man with a bandanna over his face
They said they were fed up with officers’ inability to de-escalate or use non-lethal force
Either the officer misunderstood legal standards that allow police to enter a home, or old warrants were used
There were 95 homicides and more than 400 shooting incidents as of the end of last month
After the shooting, neighborhood residents began chanting ‘no justice, no peace’
Officer Ashley Guindon was one of three officers shot Saturday responding to a domestic violence call
ATS Armor founding partner Brian Beckwith discusses how the company leverages technology and design to forge better ballistic protection
Identifying your threat level and finding the right fit are key concerns when it comes to choosing ballistic protection
Proponents say the bill is overdue
The gunman was apprehended by the help of a K-9
Other buses took the children to school
Police are facing scrutiny for its response after three people were stabbed and several others were injured in the melee
Officer Robert Pulkownik shot the man twice with a shotgun that fires beanbags
Jim and Doug discuss issues related to suicide by cop, from recognizing the warning signs to dealing with the psychological aftermath
Another officer was heading to the scene to assist when an accident partially disabled his vehicle
The war vet sees the flag as a symbol of hope and strength for his home city ravaged by tornadoes
The suspect began firing at officers when they stopped him in the stolen vehicle
The 21-year-old rookie cop suffered burns to more than 65 percent of his body in a backyard bonfire accident
The presidential hopeful wanted to draw support for officers
The department said the teen and another person were attacking a third person with metal sticks
The troopers were reporting to calls about an unruly bar customer
Police have said the and his wife argued Saturday, she called 911, he fatally shot her, then fired at arriving officers
Officials say 25-year-old Vincent Harrison was on the side of the highway when he was hit