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A scenario-based training reveals how drawing a weapon against an unarmed threat shapes officer decisions, tactics and outcomes
Officials said the two deputies were critically injured by fire inside the trailer
Video shows firefighters fighting a fire involving a parked semi trailer at a detention center
The delegation was near the Gaza strip for counterterrorism and antisemitism training when the Hamas attacks began Saturday
The man was pulled over for having a headlight out before he drove off, leading police on a pursuit and crashing into a ditch before wounding an officer and damaging cruisers
Solomon Kessio suffered a skull fracture and three broken ribs after a truck crashed into the back of a cruiser; a GoFundMe has raised over $16K for him
The car tumbled over top of the deputy and slammed into a telephone pole, which narrowly missed striking the deputy
As officers responded to a shooting, they were involved in a crash that required fire department assistance in freeing four trapped officers
Store owners subdued the man, who said he was hearing people in his head, until police arrived
Officers responded and tried to negotiate with the woman, but she fired more shots toward them, which was stopped by bullet-resistant glass
“In over 24 years of being an officer here in Pike County, I have not observed such disrespect for law enforcement,” Sheriff David Greenwood said
“The goal is to prevent whatever the situation is from escalating up to the point that force would have had to be used.”
A 2021 incident turned into every officer’s worst nightmare when a suspect pulled a gun and opened fire on two deputies during a highway traffic stop
Deputy Sean Steadman was shot in the chin and is expected to make a full recovery; a passenger of a vehicle was struck and killed by a stray bullet while driving on the interstate
The man pointed a gun, which was later confirmed to be a replica gun, at an officer and off-duty Massachusetts State Police trooper
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The Lafayette PD uses technology like video game engines to train on consequence management, drones in the sky and a digital coaching platform
“Just this week alone, I’ve had a patrol car damaged, I’ve had two officers, deputies, that were trying to be run over by smuggler drivers. This is every day down here,” Sheriff Mark Dannels said
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
Chief Philip Lukens has a simple goal: Allow computers to do computer work and humans to do human work
Rui Jiang was armed with a loaded gun when he was arrested just minutes after churchgoers entered the building, according to police
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