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A brutal ambush, a fallen deputy and a judge’s stunning ruling — police demand answers after two alleged cop killers are granted bond
In many cases, victims of domestic violence stay because they sense the ever-present specter of their death
Both vehicles were responding to a report of a drowning; the victim was treated by EMS at the scene and was reported as stable
The man charged with killing Officer Breann Leath is seeking an insanity defense as he tries to avoid the death penalty
“Officer Nickolas Wilt has shown remarkable progress in his recovery,” the update said; he’s also responding more consistently to “yes” and “no” questions
Audio from the shooting indicated the large scale of the police response; some off-duty officers were called in, others rushed to the scene from across town
Recent findings provide empirical evidence that motor movements, like the firearm draw performance, can be initiated before the startle response is completed
You can’t help anyone if you don’t get there safely; always practice defensive driving, especially when you’re responding to an emergency call
“We recognize the dangers that are involved, but you don’t go in expecting someone to try to beat you to death,” Sheriff T.K. Waters said
One deputy was injured when the suspect put his car in reverse at a traffic stop and “intentionally” rammed a detective’s patrol car
A female officer is in serious, but stable condition; a male officer, as well as the F-150 driver, suffered non-life-threatening injuries
Deputy Police Chief Archie Hamilton described the suspect as having anti-law enforcement views; stating the man intentionally started a fire
After being incapacitated by bear spray and facing down an armed suspect, this LEO attributes his survival to his training
“I just ran toward the officer and I punched the (suspect) in the ribs, but it seemed like he didn’t even feel it”
Because of the seriousness of his injuries, a helicopter was called in to fly Deputy Lahera to a trauma center where he remains in critical condition
I doubt there are many departments training to deal with this scenario. We must physically and mentally train to avoid this type of outcome
There’s a way for LEOs to keep their sidearm secure and accessible only to themselves – even when separated from their duty pistol or backup sidearm
“I think I’m hit, I’m bleeding,” one of the officers can be heard saying as he realizes he was shot. “I’m okay. Let’s go, we’re good.”
As they write parking tickets and direct traffic, traffic enforcement agents are regularly assaulted, screamed at and accused of writing bogus tickets, the union said
“This crash highlights the dangers first responders and road crews face on a daily basis when working in a construction zone on a busy highway,” state police said
While trying to restrain the suspect, the suspect placed the officer in a chokehold, “effectively cutting off blood and oxygen supply of the officer,” police said
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The man who killed five people and shot a rookie officer made plans for the shooting and put his phone in a pocket to livestream
Officer Nickolas Wilt graduated from the police academy March 31 and was working his fourth shift as a police officer when he was shot
Aréanah Preston’s fellow CPD 5th District officers wore yellow ribbons, her favorite color, on their badges during her funeral
They can help investigators develop clearer pictures of what drives suspects
The police chief said he was “unbelievably proud” of officers’ response given the threat of the suspect, who was moving around, and the chaotic scene
Don’t make a bad day worse by failing to practice the shooting skills that could help you prevail
Two officers were shot, including one city police officer and one with New Mexico State Police. They were both reported to be in stable condition
Sgt. Joshua Clouse, a U.S. Army veteran, is survived by his wife and two children
Jesse Porter shot a library special police officer in the chest thinking was holding his training gun
The suspect shoved the officer into his cruiser and got on top of him, violently hitting him, getting his gun
