Officer Safety
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Recognizing when to seek help is crucial yet often obscured by the stigma against mental health treatment
Returning to duty after surviving a shooting is a journey that requires more than physical healing
The incident remains under investigation
Assaults on law enforcement are on the rise. Follow these steps to help increase your survival odds when faced with an aggressive or resistant suspect
“We’ve got to do something about it to make sure that people here don’t die,” said Sheriff Bill Mullen
The officer is heard yelling at the suspect to “stop the car” repeatedly before firing his weapon
The officer was out for a jog when he came upon two suspects attempting to break into a store
The escort position has been taught at police and corrections academies for many years, but the escort finger lock takedown may be a better option
The bills expand peer counseling programs, benefits for disabled responders and penalties for offenders who harm federal LEOs
The officer had his emergency lights on when he was struck by another vehicle, police said
Officers in two separate incidents this week were in their cruisers when they found themselves suddenly under fire
How San Mateo County is rolling out the latest tools and training for success
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A human factors scientist discusses device design, holster placement and training considerations
Assaults during civil disorder incidents were up 400% compared to 2019
Officer Tyler Timmins was investigating a possible stolen car when a man began firing on him
In this eBook, we review how to use in-car video footage for training and how video technologies improve situational awareness
“This idiot is lucky he did not blow himself or his truck up,” said Sheriff Rick Staly
Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect who is in custody
The officer was able to jump out of the car while it was still moving, police said
The Illinois State Police has a secret weapon for making country roads safer for drivers
One officer was injured in the face by shrapnel or broken glass, and the other was shot in the chest, arm and leg
Miami Beach suspended a similar law mandating a 20-foot zone after multiple people filming officers were arrested
Police say the shocking video is a prime example of why the law exists in the first place
“Obviously it’s very traumatic to accidentally have this happen,” said Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown
A city mandate requires all 160,000 municipal workers to get vaccinated
An officer recounts the off-duty, plainclothes survival tips he learned after coming across an armed robbery
Deputy Marcus Dawson found the 3-year-old hiding under a blanket
Officers found several ghost guns “in various stages of manufacturing,” plus two 3D printers, a drill press and ammunition
That’s about one murder every five days
How a Texas department enhanced officer traffic safety and accountability after two of its officers were struck and killed by passing vehicles
Taking the time to acknowledge the issues your officers are facing and talking about it openly is a step in the right direction
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