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The Lafayette PD uses technology like video game engines to train on consequence management, drones in the sky and a digital coaching platform
Murder rates in major American cities were 16% higher in the first half of 2021 than in the same period in 2020
Trooper Micah May was laying stop sticks when he was hit by the suspect’s car, police said
The report said assaults against on-duty police officers increased 62%
The truck had made a U-turn in front of the officer’s patrol car, police said
The woman struck officers with her car before crashing into a nearby bike shop, police said
Officer Marquis Moorer had stopped by his apartment for a bite to eat when the shooter approached him, officials said
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Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said the new plan combines “effective policing” with other approaches to strengthen community relationships
Three people are now facing attempted murder charges
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It is predictable that you will encounter used needles even when you’re not searching anyone
Police said the man had twice before been charged with assaulting officers
COVID-19 infections all but doubled the losses, while “struck by” fatalities are up 138% over similar deaths in 2020
The involved technicians have been removed from the field, said Police Chief Michel Moore
“We train for responding to an active shooter event, not being part of one,” the fire chief said
Two groups clashed over the weekend, leading police to declare an unlawful assembly
The suspect opened fire from the motel balcony on police officers, authorities said
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The city has not reached 300 killings more quickly in a single year since at least the 1970s
Officer Ashley Haarmann was out hiking when she fell from a “treacherous” path, police said
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Police Chief David Reynoso said officers were unable to respond to several calls because of the vandalism
The agent was struck in his tactical vest and is expected to survive, FBI officials said
A nine-hour standoff in Texas led to the death of Sgt. Josh Bartlett
Sgt. Josh Bartlett served as the commander of the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office tactical unit
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