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Exposure to the cold can kill us as fast as any bad guy
When officers had no designated impact tool, necessity inspired officers to use firearms, radios, or flashlights to avoid the use of deadly force
Maintaining your situational awareness will provide good judgment, clear analysis, and proper decisions as you face the tactical challenges of a barricaded gunmen
Entire buildings went up in flames after the town was overrun by a wind-driven blaze
“How can I take a picture on a French beach when there is a war in Europe?” said Lt. Pawel Nabialek
Buffalo police officers pleaded again and again with a knife-wielding man, video shows
Officer Rick Hirshey “still has a long recovery period,” police said
The suspect was struggling with the EMT when he managed to grab the officer’s gun
It’s not just about eating right and exercise; the wellness team also focuses on the mind-body-soul connection
Officials called the theft “despicable”
“I’m so proud of what SPD’s been doing recently. It was a nightmare down here,” said one patron
Most of Cleveland’s bomb squad resigned in February after officers accused a supervisor of bringing a live pipe bomb to training
Adams says New Yorkers often get so close they create a “dangerous environment”
A second officer was injured responding to a reported disturbance at the motel
Dominique “Dom” Calata, 35, was married with a 4-year-old son
Officer Tyler Moldovan’s family says the officer is making strides in his motor capabilities
A bill that makes it easier to practice concealed carry has elicited a variety of reactions from local law enforcement
First responders are deeply troubled by what one is calling a cluster of fentanyl cases
Investigators said some of the incident could have been “random”
No one was struck by gunfire but three officers were injured, police said
One of the deputies was in “grave condition,” police said
Officer Caleb Ogilvie had been responding to a domestic incident
Thankfully, no one was injured in the extraordinary accident
Police would have to wait 20 seconds before entering a residence for daytime searches, and 30 seconds at night
A woman whose rape kit DNA was used by San Francisco police to arrest her for an unrelated property crime is now planning to sue the city
“I’ve been an athlete my entire life,” said Alexa Jacobs, 27. “I didn’t think that would happen”
A pedestrian opened fire as the officers were trying to make a traffic stop, police said
Officer Herbert Davis tried to take cover and returned fire during the Jan. 27 incident, new video shows
“We can’t sit idly and watch it happen,” said Harrison Jozefowicz, an Army veteran
However, homicide detectives have maintained their clearance rate
The surplus or expired equipment could potentially help protect militia fighters in Ukraine
Officer Jake Reed Reed, 27, and Joplin Police Cpl. Benjamin Cooper were fatally shot after confronting a suspect at a Joplin shopping area
This report is a hard read, but necessary for police leaders around the country
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