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Repetition and realistic scenarios in training are crucial for developing quick and effective responses
Advanced protective helmets are essential, providing crucial protection while being lightweight and comfortable enough for extended wear
Neuroscience research can help guide police training for better decision-making and performance under life-threatening stress
A man told the little boy to fire at officers after an incident at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Utah
A patrol officer and dispatcher were treated for minor injuries
Officer Colin Ledbetter continues to impress
The Guard would provide assistance at traffic control checkpoints, authorities said
The incident happened following a dispute at a McDonald’s drive-thru
Neuroscientist explains how brain anatomy and physiology influence decision-making in the stressful situations police officers regularly face
Officer Nicholas Vella died and a second officer was injured in the crash-landing
Dashcam video captured a serious crash where the trooper had been standing just seconds earlier
The incident began with a report of a man holding a woman hostage
The anonymous trooper said the governor violated her numerous times while assigned to his private security detail
The video shows the gunman luring the officer toward the door of a home where a woman reportedly had been shot
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the suspect opened fire on deputies, forcing them to return fire
Our society cannot expect any reasonable person to put their life on the line without significant guarantees in terms of their compensation, benefits, personal liability and physical well-being
“Like his partners, he is an example that police officers are ordinary people who are called upon to do extraordinary things and they often do, risking everything,” said NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell
Council member Ann O’Brien says a drone program can provide tactical help to resolve situations like the one last week that left five cops shot and four more wounded
Frantic bodycam video shows Officer John Rose helping three swimmers board his boat, one of whom sadly died
The institute asks first responders to report incidents and plans to analyze the data
Two officers were monitoring traffic when a tire detached from a passing truck
No arrests had been made in connection with the crash, although at least one person was detained at the scene, police said
Answering key questions from attendees during this Police1 learning event
Applying a “when/then/why” approach to the tactical challenges of an ambush situation with a baby in the crossfire
Officer James McWhorter was struck as he attempted to cross I-95 at a median
After the gunman shot the first officer, he tried unsuccessfully to drive out of the garage of the home where he later barricaded himself
Agencies that show that they value their personnel will have healthier retention rates and easier recruitment
The two officers, who were both shot in the torso, are in stable condition
Deputies were responding to a report of two men shooting at each other, police said
Authorities have offered a $10,000 award for information leading to an arrest
A man ambushed a responding officer and then shot four more cops who were trying to rescue a baby, police said
Alexa Jacobs, 27, was participating in a police academy exercise before she fell ill
Authorities said the no-knock raid that led to Amir Locke’s death was necessary to protect the public and officers
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