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While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street
LEOs must develop fundamental knowledge and skills in tactical operations to credibly address horrific active shooter incidents
Both the public and cops have many misconceptions about police crowd control
Medical staff at the trooper school performed lifesaving measures, but Patrick Dupree could not be revived
Police responded to a hotel and attempted to make contact with a suspect, who later fired at officers
The 16-year-old was taken into custody on the same day Officer Muhammed Chowdhury left the hospital
Reminders for public safety personnel on how to respond to a spitter with time, distance and shielding
Officers followed the SUV for three blocks before the suspect crashed into a tree and fled on foot
Austin Kelley was responding to a missing persons search when the UTV he was driving overturned, resulting in a brain bleed, broken back and concussion
Deputy Michael Hutton, who was shot three times last year on duty, said he never thinks twice about what he needs “to do to protect other people”
The suspect had been arrested on charges of terroristic threats and acts, willful obstruction of LEOs and simple battery
“The SUV actually went over the hood portion of the car ... and then drove straight at other officers,” police said
Seara Burton has been in critical condition since she was shot in the head during an Aug. 10 traffic stop
A second officer in the car fired back, wounding the gunman
“This is real danger. This person was wanted for murder. This person had a loaded gun,” Mayor Eric Adams said
The department also has 15 peer counselors – with more to come
Donna Brown’s books aim to create a positive perception of law enforcement and highlight the heroism of our nation’s officers
The city is looking to change the depression and suicide rate among police officers, firefighters and EMS providers
Effectively immediately, no more than one regular day off will be canceled per week for officers, except during certain holidays
According to the Inspector General’s office, 10% of CPD officers worked the long schedules in April and May
The crowd, who damaged six squad cars, attacked cops with bricks, road signs, trees, rocks and fireworks
The trooper uses an ax to break the car’s window and then with assistance from bystanders, pushes the vehicle over from its side to extricate the driver
A man is facing charges for assault, attempted kidnapping and trespassing after allegedly posing as a parent at a kindergarten open house
Deputy Dijon Whyms was shot twice in the lower body and three times in the upper body
“How many more officers have to be shot? How many more community members have to be killed before those in our community take a stand?”
The venture won’t cost taxpayers a dime
The man opened fire as firefighters battled the fire forcing them to take cover until police officers spotted the prone gunman and shot him dead
“NYPD detectives will go to the ends of the earth to ensure these criminals are brought to justice. Our message to them: There’s nowhere to run and nowhere to hide.”
Officer Muhammed Chowdhury was beaten so badly he couldn’t speak to police colleagues and first responders
Steven Carrillo shot and killed Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputy Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller during a firefight with law enforcement
The trio pistol-whipped the officer’s friend before robbing all three of their jewelry, cellphones and wallets
The suspect had carjacked two different vehicles before stealing the truck
Kevin Johnson, 36, is scheduled to die by lethal injection for the death of 43-year-old Kirkwood Police Sgt. Bill McEntee
