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Deputy Chief John McMahon discusses the LAPD’s adoption of advanced technologies, aiming to boost efficiency, improve community interaction and address the policing challenges of tomorrow
The program seeks to bolster public safety efforts and promote community resilience
When policing in a crowd, employ tactics that are well-trained, effective and consistently present you in a positive light
One of the officers drew his weapon after being bitten on the head by an irate passenger
Without their help, the outcome could have been much worse, police said
The suspect pulled out a knife and began to “hack away” at Aros’ snout, police said
Officer Zachary Cottongim was trying to move an abandoned vehicle when he was hit, police said
Video shows the driver using the backhoe’s shovel to flip a squad car onto its side
As most of Springfield slept, one building full of residents was suddenly awoken in a panic
Friends of Officer Keona Holley said she joined the department two years ago to make a difference
The officer was shot multiple times while sitting in their patrol car, police said
FSO David Grassi, 66, was monitoring a lane closure when he was hit, police said
Officer Tyler Moldovan, 22, was “fighting for his life,” police said
The bill, passed by both houses, eliminates an extra step that critics say can slow response
Strategies for success in 22 key areas of policing
A man fired over 300 rounds at officers, police said
Officers had trapped the driver in a cul-de-sac
Any help we can get to naturally shift our mood into a more positive direction is something we can all get behind
Robert Daniel was killed as he attempted to move a group of work release inmates out of harm’s way
When the officer tried to stop the suspect from leaving, he punched her
The officer was supervising 7 inmates participating in a newly launched work program
The shooting that left two dead, including Det. Everett Briscoe, led to anguish and outcry in both cities
“Evil, heinous, despicable – those would be the very first things that come to mind,” Chief Robert Spinks said
No officers were injured, police said
Police Chief James Chapman said the man drove through an intersection blocked by police and “flipped off” the officers
Sheriff Michael Bouchard is reminding deputies that it’s OK to ask for help as they process this traumatic incident
Officer Richard Houston was fatally shot Friday in a supermarket parking lot while responding to a disturbance
Rapid response is key when it comes to emergency hemorrhage incidents
Richard Houston, who was married with three children, was a 21-year veteran of the Mesquite Police Department
The teen is accused of driving by and shooting at a deputy who was writing a report
The trooper was helping a stranded motorist when a “chain reaction” crash sent him scrambling for his life
Police were responding to a report of a man holding a baby hostage inside a car
