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With a comprehensive plan in place, your agency can face civil unrest with confidence, knowing the mental and emotional wellbeing of your team is a top priority
Leadership plays a critical role at every stage of civil unrest preparedness — from planning to execution and recovery
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
“The impact forced the patrol unit to the right, where it exited the roadway and then impacted a tree, trapping the officer inside the vehicle,” police said
Caitlin Emanuel was shot with her own weapon during a suspect struggle; Tyler Spell put a tourniquet on her leg and transported her to a hospital in his cruiser
Of the LEOs shot and wounded in the line of duty, 39 were killed – a statistic “outpacing last year’s historic numbers”
Police had responded to the scene to break up a street party following a parade, where they encountered a suspect with a gun
In the video, an officer is heard warning other officers coming to his aid, saying, “Be careful. He ripped shots at me”
The Florida Department of Children and Families found “the walls and floors of the entire residence were covered in dirt, trash and fecal matter”
Good Samaritans helped Trooper Jonnie Schooley out of a mini-mart to stop the bleeding from his gunshot wound
The deputy was conducting a traffic stop after a suspicious vehicle was reported; his bodycam was dislodged during the scuffle
One agency is using virtual reality to tackle both
Little empirical evidence guides us on how much time is necessary to create an adequate reactionary gap
Be aware of these 12 circumstances that might cause you to drop your guard
The suspect backed up and sped toward the officer, whose foot became pinned in the door upon impact
In 2020, L.A. outlawed the possession of laser pointers and laser-style devices during public demonstrations, rallies, protests or picket lines
Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich said the men were “lying in wait” to target police in an attempt to gain street cred for their gangs
The 16-year-old is facing his third felony arrest in less than four months – including gun possession
Officer Houston Tipping, 32, suffered a fatal spinal cord injury during a grappling exercise in May
“Hands up!” the suspect screamed as he pulled a gun on the officer. He then asked, “Are you a cop?”
After being hit from the rear, a cruiser bursts into flames leading fire investigators to question what caused the fire
Five officers were named Law Enforcement Officers of the Year for their actions that day
The cruiser was struck from the rear by a commercial work vehicle; the tow truck driver pulled her out moments before flames erupted from the driver’s cabin
Officers heard gunfire and the sound of bullets passing by them; police said it’s unclear if the precinct was targeted
Deputy Caitlin Emanuel, who is expected to recover, was shot in the leg
Officer Crystal Sepulveda, 29, was struck three times – once in the face, left calf and left toe; the bullet shattered her cheek and exited through her ear
One suspect was arrested last year for possession of a loaded gun; he was later released on his own recognizance
The CBS special, “Code Blue: Officers in crisis,” takes a deeper look at what the department can do to provide better mental health support for officers
The 25-year-old agent had just left a ticket on a van when the driver and his friend got out of the vehicle, confronted and then assaulted the agent
The data speaks for itself
Motor cops have one of the most dangerous jobs in one of the most dangerous professions. Proactive measures can help mitigate those dangers
Officer Crystal Sepulveda, 29, was shot in her face and her foot and is expected to survive
Officers are investigating if the man threatened the cop for the “Orbeez Challenge,” where participants record themselves targeting or firing water pellets at people
