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When the suspect attacked the officer, the officer’s firearm had been dislodged from its holster, leading to a struggle between the officer and the suspect over the handgun
Each year, the NLEOMF presents awards to departments who are committed to increasing officer wellness and reducing line-of-duty deaths or injuries
“The only thing I saw was ... somebody needs to stop that truck — and I’m somebody,” said Officer Lukon
“If it wasn’t for [K-9] Rico, this could have been much, much worse. We’re very appreciative,” Sheriff Kristin Graziano said
Officer Alec Iurato was given the Courage in Service award after shooting the gunman who shot him and killed two other officers in an ambush
Body camera footage shows flames engulfing the front porch as the officers run to the back door
“I think the way my wheels were placed, the way I parked and the way I’m trained at the department, that was a critical part of me making it,” Sgt. Ron Malone said
Sacramento PD deployed a drone to gain a better visual of the suspect who was standing in a corner; video shows him pointing a gun at the officers
“From our estimation, had [the suspect’s] bullet struck just a few inches away, it could easily have gravely wounded, or even killed, the officer,” police said
One of the injured Taunton police officers was stabbed in the face and back of the head; the chief, who lived nearby the scene, received a puncture wound to his chest
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Rui Jiang was armed with a loaded gun when he was arrested just minutes after churchgoers entered the building, according to police
While the cruiser was moving, the back seat officer fired bean bag rounds while another officer, who saw the suspect reach for a gun, discharged his weapon
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“Turn yourself in. We will find you,” Police Chief Lawrence Revell said. “We will not rest, we will not sleep, we will not pause until we find you and bring you to justice”
The suspect took the deputy’s gun during the altercation, but the deputy was able to regain control of his firearm and fire several shots at the man
The rear tires of the stolen cruiser were deflated by spike strips; dash cam video shows officers performing a pit maneuver to stop the stolen cruiser
While in the precinct cells, the suspect began to act disorderly and bit off a portion of a sergeant’s finger causing a serious physical injury, said police
Terrance Trent Darby, 34, allegedly drove the ambulance toward a sheriff’s office captain who was setting up stop sticks to assist with ending the pursuit
Threats against Congress members have increased about 300% over the past seven years, Chief Manger told lawmakers at a hearing this year
The suspect, who was an off-duty deputy at the time, had gotten into a fight with a group of men and refused responding officers’ orders to drop his gun
Officer Haley was immediately struck by gunfire; as Officer Billotto was pulling Haley to safety, the suspects continued to shoot toward the officers
Video from the crash shows the SUV striking the back of the trooper’s cruiser, then veering off to the side and hitting the officer
The suspect knocked the officer down, pinning him on the ground
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“A tired officer is an officer who’s not at peak performance and our jobs are extremely serious,” Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales said
HPD officers will no longer pursue drivers suspected of Class C offenses, including minor traffic violations and theft, according to the new policy
Detective Richard Hershey survived the attack, which involved three gunmen, but was seriously wounded
The suspect’s “actions continue to pose a significant threat to law enforcement officers and the public,” wrote Robert Gaddy, president of the Durham Fraternal Order
The video shows the suspect holding a fishing filet knife as he starts to move toward the officers standing outside of a residence
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