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“We are now walking the path we need to walk for true suicide prevention.”
“The goal is to prevent whatever the situation is from escalating up to the point that force would have had to be used.”
A 2021 incident turned into every officer’s worst nightmare when a suspect pulled a gun and opened fire on two deputies during a highway traffic stop
Officer Michael Rokaitis, a 7-year veteran, was shot while serving a search warrant
Officers were conducting a traffic stop when the driver reversed his car and dragged the officer
NIOSH investigations identify risk factors for fatal motor vehicle-related events that can be used to develop prevention recommendations
The package will require the creation of an online resource page with a comprehensive collection of mental health resources for officers
The blaze had spread across multiple sides of the building’s top floor
David Brown said he’s “extremely disappointed” in a judge’s decision to release Jamel Danzy on an unsecured bond
The suspect is facing three counts of attempted murder
The Ovation glasses with Captivate lenses offer great contrast, and the polarization gives the officer a tactical advantage
Researchers who have studied similar cases say that reported overdoses can sometimes be attributed to the “nocebo effect”
Made of Duritium, these plates offer the stopping power needed in modern law enforcement minus the weight
The suspect is charged with first degree murder and attempted murder of two other officers
The agent was driving along the Rio Grande when gunfire erupted, officials said
Both men were on probation for separate cases at the time of the shooting
Medical experts say inaccurate messaging is instilling unnecessary fear in first responders
The officer is in critical condition but is expected to survive, police said
Officer Ella French, 29, was killed and her partner is still ‘fighting for his life’
The officers were fired upon during a traffic stop, officials said
A technique for lone officers who meet resistance on the road
Despite fewer cars on the road due to COVID-related shutdowns, the national trend has been higher incidents of speeding and fatalities
Law enforcement must capitalize on the proven effectiveness of grappling arts to control combative suspects
Deputy Brandon Shirley was sitting in his personal vehicle when a shooter walked up, police said
New details are emerging in the deadly attack at a Pentagon transit center
From livestreaming to mapping positions to sending an alert if an officer goes down, advanced features and a sophisticated platform do much more than record video
An officer died after being stabbed and a suspect was shot dead by police
Bodycam video shows the suspect waving a gun in the air just before an officer crashes into him
Officers should maintain awareness that any uninvited entry into a person’s home or onto their property – however they define it – could be seen as a mortal threat
“I have to commend the four officers for the incredible restraint that was shown on [body camera] video,” said Police Commissioner Dermot Shea
An officer finds herself in an unsafe tactical position, a reminder to never forget the importance of cover and concealment
Sometimes we get complacent, which makes routine activities more risky
Trooper Micah May died of critical injuries he sustained while trying to apprehend a carjacking suspect
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