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So that you can beat all the odds that are against you, maintaining adequate LEO physical fitness should be your own personal condition of employment
How can we physically train police officers to enhance fighting ability and control tactics?
OODA loop tests are administered by the police gods on every single call to which we respond and every stop or encounter we initiate
For a positive outcome in a heated situation, you must first de-escalate yourself and then the situation to solve the problem
Since 2018, there have been 11 crashes with emergency vehicles involving a Tesla that was in a driver-assist mode
The driver led officers on a pursuit before exiting the car and firing at police
A third and fourth officer who were hurt during the incident are also recovering
Police Chief Chuck Lovell had said that police would not be getting in the middle of it but would instead keep an eye out for law-breakers
Det. Everett Briscoe was having dinner on the patio when gunfire erupted, police said
Officers said the man had a gun and had been driving erratically
The deputy was shot during a traffic stop but was saved by his ballistic vest, the sheriff said
Dr. John Williams discusses the hazards of fentanyl and how officers can minimize risks
Officers had been responding to a robbery call outside a fast-food restaurant
The suspect died at the scene, police said
The shooter was still at large Tuesday
Investigators say it’s not immediately clear how the cruiser became engulfed by flames
Agencies must weigh the pros and cons of shift schedules to do what they can to ensure success – for officers, the agency and the community
Officer Alvarez, no more than three feet away at one point, fired five times at the shooter, police said
Is a suspect more likely to go to the blind corner or somewhere else in a room in an attempt to ambush an officer?
As troopers were trying to arrest a knife-wielding suspect, the man stabbed K-9 Creed
When asked to predict an assailant’s intent, officers can only guess, based on articulable observations compared with experience
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
