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The complex realities of animal rescues in confined spaces
Discover how LMPD’s Wellness Unit’s framework paved the way for officer support and agency resilience following a 2023 active shooter incident at the Old National Bank
With the benefit of hindsight, I can share that my physical training regimen allowed me to retire physically, legally and emotionally undefeated after a career full of challenges
The suspects, who are alleged gang members, targeted Officer Fernando Arroyos because of two silver chains around his neck
Only 18 states and Washington, D.C. had zero line-of-duty COVID deaths
The detective suffered life-threatening injuries but is listed in stable condition, police said
An armed man refused to drop his weapon and ran toward officers, video shows
Consider practicing aggressive contamination of your footwear to protect yourself and your family
“We’re going to bring some people to justice on that one,” said L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva
A knife-wielding suspect stabbed a K-9 and a police officer before officers shot him, video shows
For the first time in five years, external threats are a bigger concern than internal threats, a report says
Test results can be used to develop motorcycle law enforcement officer tactics for hostile confrontations
Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
A $5,000 reward was offered for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of trying to kill multiple deputies
Officer Fernando Arroyos, 27, “was starting a very promising career,” said Chief Michel Moore
The U.S. Marshals has doubled the reward for info leading to the suspect’s arrest
Deciding whether or when to unhandcuff a detained person can be a tricky matter
Line of duty deaths increased 55% in 2021 with COVID-19 as the leading cause of death, according to a report
The incident remains under investigation
Homeland Security is investigating who left a chemical mixture in the witness waiting area
Performing a root cause analysis on a contemporary tragedy can provide insight into how to use the process within law enforcement
“The message this policy sends to police officers providing vital services in this city is that, in Manhattan, there is an unwillingness to protect those who are carrying out their duties.”
Trooper Stephen Torosian was stabbed multiple times in the arm as he sat in his cruiser
Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements, Jr. described the potential terminations as a “huge concern”
The suspect refused commands to take his hands out of his pockets moments before shooting, video shows
More than 1,000 first responders in the Los Angeles region were ill or at home quarantining this week, city officials said
A burglary call in Seattle ended with the suspect and a K-9 dead
Police leaders said Officer Shane Bartek used training from the police academy when he tried to disarm a carjacker
An agency spokesperson described the shooting as a “senseless murder”
Officer Shane Bartek was remembered as relentlessly positive, a loyal friend and the “life of the party”
A veterinarian said K-9 Odin may have suffered from a neurological issue that made him erratic, police said
Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic was killed while investigating a noise complaint and her partner is still fighting for his life
Hundreds of motorists were stranded overnight after a blizzard roared through the area