Officer Safety
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One of the most obvious signs of potential trouble is a subject paying repeated visual attention to an officer’s gun
Struggle to remove weapon leads to negligent discharge and highlights training takeaways in grip, holster control and dominant hand use
The real problem with beards, the myth of the fit test and how to prep for the moment your mask seal breaks
The trooper was standing on the passenger side of the stopped vehicle and speaking with the driver, when another car side swiped the stopped vehicle
“There was no way this could have been foreseen and/or avoided,” the district attorney stated. “Had [Deputy Sean] Steadman not returned fire, I have no doubt he would have been executed by [the suspect]”
Trooper Joel Popp joined the Michigan State Police in 2020; he is survived by his wife and young daughter
Jonathan Wender, Ph.D., discusses the impact of TrustStat AI on police work and community interactions
The incident occurred after the deputy attempted to climb onto the vehicle and stop the suspect from driving away
The man was hit with a TASER and shot before continuing to threaten officers with a knife
