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While these police hacks may not have been addressed in the police academy, they are useful in everyday patrol life
A simple shift in mindset to help officers avoid and survive while working a highway crash
“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
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
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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
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