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How to master the art of speedy handcuff application and removal
From the fireman’s rule to the doctrine of governmental immunity, public safety professionals face long-standing legal doctrines that prevent them from suing for injuries sustained in the line of duty
SROs can start by being prepared, proactive, resourceful and decisive
First responders were at a disadvantage when trying to prove work-related PTSD, justices determined
Nicholas County deputy sheriff, Tom Baker, was killed Friday night while responding to a domestic disturbance
A traffic stop shooting that left one officer seriously wounded this week has drawn comparisons to a tragic 2021 incident
Argus Corrections Solutions’ Echo 2.0 raises the bar for safety and security capabilities of institutions
Video shows the good Samaritans applying a tourniquet and detaining the suspect until police arrive
Two officers were attempting a traffic stop when the driver pulled even with their squad car and began shooting
Cody Olafson was completing a 1.5-mile run when he collapsed at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection academy
This tactic expands your ability to stop a deadly threat
Officer Charles Banks warned off oncoming cars with his flashlight while trying to save the crash victims, video shows
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An officer asks the suspect to step out of the vehicle, but, seconds later, the man opens the door and starts shooting at the officers
Other agents distracted the gunman to save lives, the DHS said, and at least two law enforcement officers were shot
The X3-21 Pro SCBA is quiet and subtle to help responders keep a low profile
Officers missed a handgun in the suspect’s pants before the 2020 shooting, police said
Video shows the gunman straddling the passenger’s side door of a speeding car
Police said thousands of beachgoers refused to disperse as “countless fights broke out”
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos López said the biker also faces charges of reckless driving, fleeing law enforcement and resisting arrest
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu trainer put his skills to the test
When it comes to police use of force tactics, our focus must be on managing risk and mitigating harm, regardless of the latest scientific study
Officer Don Campbell says he was inspired by a tragic night that left a fellow cop dead
“It is no surprise that the public’s one-time enthusiasm [...] has waned in the last year,” the poll’s director said
The officer is expected to survive
It’s unacceptable to make patrol officers wait for a supervisor or SWAT officer for a ballistic shield, so let’s properly equip the first officers to arrive on scene
Police leaders and influencers must be advocates for disabled LEOs, both for those who hope to return to work and those who never will
Video on social media shows bystanders kicking the vehicle with an officer inside
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Ishmael, who was fatally shot in October 2019, left behind a wife and three children
If you can’t catch the suspect with a quick dash that lasts no more than about 20 seconds, ease off and pace yourself
Four officers engaged with the suspect for roughly six minutes trying to de-escalate the situation
As Sgt. Kurt Svatek used a battering ram to breach the door, gunfire erupted from the other side
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