Officer Safety
The Officer Safety topic page has the specific mission of keeping cops safe through current & quality information, with tips, columnist commentary and the latest news updates. The Officer Safety topic page is a key resource for officers everywhere.
Failure to plan is planning to fail, and that’s glaringly evident when large-scale civil unrest breaks out
Your hard-earned knowledge about active shooter events may help to prevent your loved ones from becoming victims
Unfortunately, law enforcement agencies have traditionally been hesitant to engage in this kind of self-analysis and information sharing
The order is meant to “enhance officer safety, deployment strategies and optimize presence in the field”
Officer Muhammed Chowdhury was attacked by a gang linked to 19 carjackings and robberies
Our goal should be to provide the support that develops resilient officers, who are emotionally, physically and spiritually prepared to handle crisis
The officer was pursuing a stolen vehicle at the time while driving without emergency lights or sirens
The officer was left lying on the sidewalk bleeding from his left ear and unable to stand or speak
The group’s Arizona chapter filed a petition in U.S. District Court, arguing the law criminalizes First Amendment freedoms
Download this guide to access resources and tactics to improve officer safety
The December 2021 incident shows the suspect in a police vest walking toward Agent Ashley Ferris, who was later shot in the abdomen before fatally wounding the suspect
Providing emotional support in the aftermath of critical incidents is the mission of this certified animal assistance organization
While there are differing peer support and CISD models, there are recognized best practices you should consider
Both deputies were transported to the University of Oklahoma Medical Center, where Sgt. Bobby Swartz died; the other deputy is in stable condition
Autonomous devices have the potential to be a gamechanger for law enforcement safety and reconnaissance
A recent incident where a prisoner slipped her cuffs and shot an AR-15 from inside a cruiser is a critical reminder of some basic safety tactics for LEOs
Using lessons learned from near misses to prevent injuries and fatalities from felonious assaults, missed firearms, ambushes and unprovoked attacks
A 1932 bloodbath at a remote Ozarks farm that resulted in the death of six LEOs still offers tactical lessons for officers today
The man is accused of shooting Officer Seara Burton in the head during a traffic stop
Commercial autonomous vehicles are soon to be on the roadways, from passenger vehicles to large trucks. Here’s what law enforcement needs to know
“She was able to figure out how to put a round in it, put it on fire and she fired approximately 10 rounds at our deputies and a civilian,” police said
Officer Crystal Sepulveda, 29, was struck three times by the suspect – once in the face, left calf and left toe
More than three dozen rounds were fired by police officers before the suspect was taken into custody
Attentional control can positively influence police officers’ emotional regulation and improve tactical decision-making
The initiative follows the death of Elwood Officer Noah Shahnavaz, who was shot through the windshield of his cruiser
“I mean, it was pretty obvious, if we don’t pull him out, there’s only one way how that ends,” Deputy Daniel Hill said
While passive generic or custom in-ear plugs are available, they may inhibit situational awareness, possibly putting you in harm’s way
“The heat was so intense that part of the MCSO Marine vessel melted,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook
Officers had tried to stop a car that was driving recklessly downtown
Through a Dukes Healthcare Foundation grant, leaders brought Sigma Tactical Wellness representatives to the Peru police and fire departments
Austin’s 911 Mental Health Diversion Program is getting the right resources to mental health crises and lowering arrest rates
The shooting began when police responded to a dispute between two brothers, one armed with a handgun
Deputy Aaron Tyndall was transported to a hospital, but is responsive and alert
